There are thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of deer for sale at any one point in America. Whether you intend to keep them to add them to your large, rural property or you want to hunt them, there are some warning signs you should be on the lookout for. Often, even the people who have the deer for sale do not even recognize that the deer are sick or injured. Knowing how to spot a sick or injured deer can ensure that you only buy the best and lets the current owner know that the deer need some care.
Standing Away From The Group
If the deer are all kept together, as they often are, then there should not be any noticeable loners. If you see a deer that is constantly being ostracized from the group, then there could be two reasons:
- It is self-imposed isolation because it feels sick and is not really paying attention.
- It is being alienated by the group because it is acting differently and they don't like it.
Either way, something is more than likely wrong with that deer, and it requires a check-up as soon as possible. Hopefully, nothing is wrong, but in the mean-time, you should look at other options.
Poor Droppings
While it may be less than palatable to consider, you can learn a lot through a deer's droppings, just as you can with most animals. Since they cannot talk, you have to examine how their body is actually behaving, and droppings are a key way to do this because the deer cannot hide anything. If the droppings are not solid at all but rather watery and of an unusual color, then the deer is suffering from some internal problems that are making it difficult to eat and digest properly. This can be solved with a check-up to the nearest vet, so make sure to advise the owner.
Overtly Aggressive Behavior
Deer are timid creatures in almost all encounters with humans, even when they are kept in captivity. If the deer charges you or is behaving more aggressively than you are used to, then it is worthy of note. You might want to bring your own vet with you when you examine deer for sale, so they can give you a proper, medically-sourced opinion. There are a number of natural explanations for a more aggressive deer, but you should still want to know exactly why it is behaving like this and if it is dangerous for you to purchase that deer for sale.
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