Story: Deer and deer farming

Summer feeding

Summer feeding

Young deer can grow rapidly if they are well fed. Providing high quality feed in summer, such as legumes and chicory, ensures that animals quickly reach target weights for venison production.

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Ken Drew, 'Deer and deer farming - Feeding', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/15817/summer-feeding (accessed 20 April 2024)

Story by Ken Drew, published 24 Nov 2008