HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer

Many times when there is construction, or there is severe weather, deer and other animals come to higher ground. We have bushes and other natural cover for many woodland creatures in our yard, and we welcome the visitors. However, one has to be careful. The larger visitors can not only damage potted plants, which is minor compared to the harm they can cause to themselves.  I hate the thought of calling any sort of wildlife removal as I don’t want them to be harmed.   We have worked with wildlife rescue before but large animals can do a lot of damage when they are scared.  I know how my dog reacts during a storm, I can’t imagine handling a large buck.

There is some very humane deer repellent that Havaheart puts out that keeps deer away from your windows, and the plants directly around your door. Dear Away contains Putrescent Egg, which dries and is undetectable to the humans.  It doesn’t harm them, but they can’t stand the smell.   There is also DeerOff works on scent and taste.   I normally don’t like to mess with my wild neighbors, but natural alternatives like these are preferable to them coming through a screen window or eating something harmful to them.

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