Something is clearly wrong with this buck, but what is it?
Comments on the video have ranged from CWD to brain damage caused by head trauma-either by fighting another buck or by car accident.
Watch the video and let us know what you think. Also, would you have done this?
Tapeworm infection.
I believe that right drooping ear is an indication of left hemisphere brain trauma, the same side his antler is missing on. The drooling may be further indication of brain trauma. Since he lacks the fight or flight instinct it’s only a matter of time before he succumbs to a predator or an accident. Poor thing. He may not even recognize it’s coming.
Injured in a rut battle with another deer causing head trauma.