Fallow Deer Reserve

The Reserve (near Kingston, Canada) began in 2005 when Don Murphy and Wendy Workman rescued over 100 non-native deer from slaughter, helped by dedicated volunteers and donors. Does and fawns were moved to Quebec in 2006. Eight surviving bucks now live in this permanent, well-fenced reserve, respected and cared for by Allan Park, Jane McDonald and volunteers. We do not buy, sell or breed animals. A registered charity. All photos by Jane McDonald unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, October 03, 2010

New Fencing

Fencing on the new one acre enclosure took a giant step forward on Saturday, October 2, 2010. Joined by Bernie Sagriff, Don Murphy and Allan Park sunk approximately 35 poles about 2 feet into the earth to add the new space to the southwest corner of the enclosure in about 2 hours! Your blog writer assisted, too.

We will be using the space as an isolation paddock for any deer that becomes ill or needs individual attention from us or the vet.

While he was helping with the new fencing we were able to introduce Bernie to the bucks as well as to the signage that was added to the original fence built in 2007 with his help.