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Emile

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11. Why Deer Need Salt & Minerals

Reply to NJCher (Reply #10)

Sun Jan 25, 2026, 10:46 AM

20 hrs ago

Dietary Supplement: Deer naturally seek out salt licks to get minerals missing from their forage, especially in spring.
Health & Growth: Essential minerals aid bone and muscle development, antler growth, and overall herd wellness.

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Breakfast Sunday 26 January 2026 [View all] irisblue Yesterday OP

Mug of hot Earl Grey NJCher Yesterday #1

Black coffee is made Yonnie3 Yesterday #2

Hope TJ's hotel is close to work. Thank goodness you have the Duckster to keep you company. Emile Yesterday #5

It is across the street from her work Yonnie3 Yesterday #7

Black coffee ☕, and last night's popcorn. Emile Yesterday #3

Coffee with cream, now gademocrat7 Yesterday #4

Sleet, that sounds like freezing rain. Hope you don't lose power. Emile Yesterday #6

Good idea with your NJCher 22 hrs ago #8

When the weather turns bad around here, the deer Emile 22 hrs ago #9

I never heard of deer herds! NJCher 21 hrs ago #10

Why Deer Need Salt & Minerals Emile 20 hrs ago #11

thanks for that! NJCher 18 hrs ago #12

I get the 50 pound blocks at Tractor Supply. Emile 17 hrs ago #13

I'll get them to load it in my car NJCher 15 hrs ago #14