Jump to content
  • GUESTS

    If you want access to members only forums on HSO, you will gain access only when you Sign-in or Sign-Up .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member. ?

Deer Fat


Recommended Posts

For those of you who butcher your own deer, the birds love the fat in the winter. I just looked out at my suet feeder to see multiple birds feeding off of it an it's about time to fill it again. I don't do anything fancy, just take the fat off in whatever size chunks it comes off on and throw it in ziploc bags in the freezer until it's time to use it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It is amazing how they'll clean that rib cage down and it's fun to watch. I was kind of disappointed this year in that I was only able to trim off about 2 zip loc bags of fat from the deer we got. The does were shot early in the year so not much fat on them and the bucks usually don't yield much. I might actually have to buy suet for the birds this year which would be an unusual thing.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I wonder some how much fat is on them, some of them, my dad reported last night 10 deer coming to his bird feeder, he's lived in the same place for ever and this is the first winter he's ever had them in the yard, with everything plowed up around there with that layer of ice/snow digging maybe taking too much energy to find what little is there, lots of browsing and wandering. I wouldn't think they'd want to travel that far for a handful or less of birdseed, unless they're finding little to nothing elsewhere. Good to see 10 in a pack though !

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now ↓↓↓ or ask your question and then register. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.



×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.