Mission Accomplished?

From left to right David, Andy, Joe, Bruce, Allan, Jane, Don, Wendy, Paul and Sue

The fallow deerkeepers are happy to announce that the deer have arrived safely in their new home as of 2:30pm this afternoon.

Many, many thanks to the crew who worked so hard today...Don, Wendy, David, Trish, Andy, Joe, Paul, Sue, Tony, Bruce, Jane & Allan. Special thanks to Dr. Brian Willows (Thousand Island Vets) who was present for the loading and the release of the deer.

And, of course, we thank all of you who have helped with this "final" phase of the Fallow Deer Project, the preparation of the old and new sites so that the move from Scotland Road to Florida Road could take place while the deer were in the early velvet stage of antler development. No deer or person was injured! After the deer came into the paddock area to eat medicated feed and chill for 2 hours, the dangerous loading process took 15 minutes -- thanks to great teamwork, the careful planning of Don and Allan, wise counsel of Brian Willows and patience, patience, patience.

PS Trish Forrest sent us these great photos.