Here's a good look at the dilemma that Bash is in these days. Usually we see a buck with velvet one day, then a few strands, then the velvet is gone. Bash must have started thrashing off his velvet too soon as it came off in pieces that have been dangling from his antler beams for several days. Hopefully he will be shred-free by the end of the weekend as he certainly is anything but comfortable.Friday, August 28, 2009
Dangling dilemma
Here's a good look at the dilemma that Bash is in these days. Usually we see a buck with velvet one day, then a few strands, then the velvet is gone. Bash must have started thrashing off his velvet too soon as it came off in pieces that have been dangling from his antler beams for several days. Hopefully he will be shred-free by the end of the weekend as he certainly is anything but comfortable.
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2 comments:
Is there any problem with this? e.g., is it just a bother to the poor thing - in terms of vision?
There is nothing else wrong with him, is there - no bacteria or such?
It look awfully irritating to me!
/enquiring minds
Bash is doing well now (Sep 2). Losing velvet is irritating but usually over in 24 hours. Bash just took a little longer and was caught on film. The bucks have a clotting agent in their blood that enables them to survive the early stages of antler development as well as many nicks and cuts.
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