tbh it's better for the herd for piebalds to be removed, the same genetic issue that causes this often causes other sometimes significant problems that can be passed on
A quote from above article “Though we don’t fully understand the genetic misfire that produces piebald deer, we know you should consider yourself fortunate if you see one where you hunt. However, it’s not a population problem to worry about. You can’t “fix” it by harvesting the deer intentionally since it’s a recessive trait carried by many more deer than it affects.”
And a quote from another article: "In other words, when piebald adults are protected from harvest, the trait can become slightly more common in a local population." https://deerassociation.com/piebald-deer-how-rare-are-they/ I suggest we put these articles in a kiddie pool and let them fight to the death
dmTim
That’s a buck and a half
berserk
I think daddy got real friendly with a cow.
JAPONfan
He looks like he's happy to see you too
pareidoliaperson
I really love me some handsome goat athletes.
TupacAintDead
Cool Pokémon
Chereazi
Your cow looks weird
Conz
That really is a pretty buck
Brunoemf90
This deer must get all the does… ya know, more bang for your buck.
2dogsfing
Piebald mutation . Like bald eagle .
DaveLeche24
WHAT THE BUCK !!!
DoktorNick
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kyletaylored
Why does that dog have horns
JowesCrow
I used to have an albino doe that would eat every day in my back yard.
somethingnotyettaken
That.. that's a dog-cow with antlers.
UrbanCowboyGuns
Piebald deer have a lot of birth defects, like crooked spines, twisted legs, and other deformities. He's pretty majestic.
Kehy
I've seen a spike buck piebald. His only issue was being confused as heck and wandering multiple yards and roads. Everyone was careful around him
TheUsernameIWantIsNotAvailableAnymoar
GrizzlyFrank
IT'S PINNED TO MY SCROTUM
OnlyByMoonlight
Mmmm... venison beef. https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1YWtvbGIzdGkzbTJnOGZoMjR4ZzkzeGNzdm5kMzZybnF5dDhiMDg0dSZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/1ktwfTjwaQzde/200w.webp
GoatRodeo
And some folks’ first thought is to shoot it.
manystripes
Human science began at "I wonder what that tastes like"
OnlyByMoonlight
I feel seen.
ChernoGamma
tbh it's better for the herd for piebalds to be removed, the same genetic issue that causes this often causes other sometimes significant problems that can be passed on
CocaineAndSelfPleasure
A quote from above article “Though we don’t fully understand the genetic misfire that produces piebald deer, we know you should consider yourself fortunate if you see one where you hunt. However, it’s not a population problem to worry about. You can’t “fix” it by harvesting the deer intentionally since it’s a recessive trait carried by many more deer than it affects.”
ChernoGamma
And a quote from another article: "In other words, when piebald adults are protected from harvest, the trait can become slightly more common in a local population." https://deerassociation.com/piebald-deer-how-rare-are-they/ I suggest we put these articles in a kiddie pool and let them fight to the death
whoatherebigfella
Do we know what kind of deer this is?
MagicChickens
Yummy
Feralkyn
Piebald (color) White-tailed deer.
onecowboytoo
Oh.
GrilledSpamNCheeze
Piebald.. https://deerassociation.com/piebald-deer-how-rare-are-they/
awholelotofnothin
I wonder if some piebalds have vitiligo, or if it's always combined with other genetic stuff?
Feralkyn
Well, yes, but it's a White-tailed deer species-wise. Piebald's the color pattern lol
whoatherebigfella
Thank you
GrilledSpamNCheeze
Welcome
ActionJohnnie
Holstein
PineappleLoopsBroether
bobgunrunnersmith
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