Daily Family Farms – Corn Attracts Deer
Deer can be a highly elusive animal; especially when you are looking for them. Gentle, graceful, and surprisingly big, seeing a deer up close can be a wonderful sight for the whole family. Fortunately, there are ways to help get a peaceful morning scene of deer grazing in your backyard. Daily Family Farms specializes in one of the best-known ways to attract deer to you – corn.
If you are looking to use corn to bring deer to you, here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind:
Best Types of Corn to Use
When it comes to corn, deer are not the most picky of eaters. Wild and hard kernel corns work just fine when it comes to bringing the does to the yard. Sweet corns and bi-colored corn both work great. Your options are nearly limitless, but try to remember that if corn is out too long, it can mold. This is bad because deer find the food by scent, and the scent of mold will turn a deer away.
We recommend a dry corn kernel, on the cob or not, as it will better resist mold.
Where to Place the Corn
The most crucial part of successfully attracting deer is the placement of the food. Most deer are skittish and nervous, especially around places where they know people live. The best way to get the deer’s attention is to utilize scent. As long as deer can smell the corn, you should have no problem placing the corn anywhere.
Start by placing corn near places where deer have been seen before, as deer tend to follow established paths. If the corn is in an open container, the deer should begin to smell the corn, and get used to that area as well.
How to Arrange the Corn
From elaborate traps and feeders to simply pouring the corn on the ground, there are many number of ways to spread and manage corn on your property. Be sure to use a container that is open enough to allow the scent of the corn out while keeping as much moisture out as possible. Moisture can cause the corn to mold and rot quickly. Simple is key here, use an old 2-liter bottle or tin can to keep your corn open and dry from ground moisture.
By keeping your eyes open, we are positive you will soon have the deer coming to your place regularly. Daily Family Farms delivers our corn directly to you – exactly as you want it! Planning for a full season of deer watching? Stock up now and get your corn in a matter of days! Soon, you and your family can wake up to these majestic creatures right in your own backyard!