Does anybody have sika deer? How much do they cost? What kind of fence would I need to keep them in? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Russell

-- Russell Moses (mosesrussell@hotmail.com), August 17, 2001

Answers

I have not raised them but I have hunted them several times before in central Tx where they have escaped confinement and become 'naturalized'. About all I can tell you is that they make a peculiar hooting/whistling noise when alarmed, and they are delicious.

-- HannahMariaHolly (hannahholly@hotmail.com), August 18, 2001.

Russell, where are you located?

-- Judy in IN (whileaway3@cs.com), August 18, 2001.

The only thing I can tell you is that you will need your fences to be 8-10 feet high (this is for almost all kinds of deer). Unless you would rather have reindeer (which will take regular horse/cattle hight fenceing, then again, they are also a domesticated animal used for pulling as well).

Good luck

animalfarms

-- animalfarms (jawjlewis@netzero.net), August 18, 2001.

You may wish to call or contact The Deer Farm just outside of Williams, Arizona (on I-40, west of Flagstaff). They raise a large variety of deer and have been helpful in the past.

-- Linda Schuerman (peeper@prexar.com), August 18, 2001.

I am located in North Central Texas, for those who asked. Thank you. Russell

-- Russell Moses (mosesrussell@hotmail.com), August 18, 2001.