Dead Deer Rotting Time: How Long Does it Take?

  • Thread starter Ivan Seeking
  • Start date
In summary, a dead deer was discovered on the property today. The deer around here have a real problem with a lethal "hair loss disease", and boy oh boy, this one was in really bad shape. It reminds of the sarcoptic mange episodes in the south last year [discussed in the Biology forum]. It is likely that the deer will take weeks or months to decay to a tolerable state, and it may be necessary to cover it with a chemical to hasten the process.
  • #71
Ivan Seeking said:
Sorry to cross you like that.
Dot That... or do I diverge from the topic?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #72
I don't know. My head is either spinning or exploding but I'm not sure which.
 
  • #73
For what it's worth, we had one a few years ago (no, not in Brooklyn), & it only took about 4-5 weeks til it was about 90% gone. The racoons, birds & eventually maggots did a pretty good job. By 2 months there were just bones & tufts of fur.
 
  • #74
So how's the old dear doing? It's been almost a month.
 
  • #75
matthyaouw said:
So how's the old dear doing? It's been almost a month.
It was nicely dead, until now. :-p
 
  • #76
Danger said:
It was nicely dead, until now. :-p
I wonder how long this thread takes to rot ? :rolleyes:
 
  • #77
PF Deer Rot Update: :biggrin:

Things got a little stiff but a bag of lime and a cube of cedar did the trick. I forget who suggested it but I think burning the thing right away would have been the best option.

Also, luckily, the two deer living on the property seem to be healthy.
 

Similar threads

E=mc2 Pop Science for public waste of time?
Replies
1
Views
1K
Can Evolved State: Dichotomy Capture Your Imagination?
Replies
1
Views
3K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top