Welcome to Deer-Feeder.net

So you are interested in buying a deer feeder but don't really know where to start? Hopefully, I can help as I've got some extensive experience in the deer feeder industry professionally and personally. Professionally, I work for one of the largest outdoor sporting chains in the U.S. and was one of the designated "Deer Feeder" sales guy for that store, and personally, I'm an avid deer hunter as well. I've got pretty extensive hands-on deer feeder experience as I run and manage my own personal deer feeder system on my leased hunting land. While I don't have all the answers, I'll certainly do my best to both answer your commonly asked questions and help you choose the best deer feeder for your needs.

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Understanding Deer Attractants

Understanding Deer Attractants and How They Work

If you’re a deer hunter, chances are you’re always looking for ways to improve your success rates. One way to do that is by using deer attractants. But what exactly are deer attractants, and how do they work? Here’s an in-depth look at the different types of whitetail attractant options on the market, including an…

How Far Can Deer Smell Corn

How Long Does It Take Deer to Find Corn? The Answer Might Surprise You

Setting up deer feeders or a corn pile involves time, effort, and money. For these reasons, most hunters have questions about how soon they may start to see deer coming to their feeders or corn pile. One of the most common questions that I see asked is: how long does it take deer to find…

How Long Does a 6 Volt Battery Last in a Deer Feeder?

When it comes to deer feeders, one of the more commonly asked questions that I see (and am asked at my day job) has to do with deer feeder batteries. When it comes to batteries, the most commonly asked question I see is: how long does a 6 volt battery last in a deer feeder?…

Should I Run a Deer Feeder Year Round

Should I Run a Deer Feeder Year Round or Only During the Hunting Season?

Operating a deer feeder or feeders can be an excellent way to keep a population of deer healthy and keep them returning to one specific area. At my day job, I spend a significant amount of time answering questions about deer feeders, and one that seems to be asked repeatedly is this one: Should I…

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Bucket of Chicken Feed

Will Deer Eat Chicken Feed?

Through my day job in the hunting industry, I’ve had several customers ask questions about deer and chicken feed. The most common question seems to be this one: Will deer eat chicken feed? From experience, I know that whitetails will consume chicken feed, but it seems to be a secondary food source for them versus…

Cracked Corn vs Whole Corn for Deer

Do Deer Like Cracked Corn or Whole Corn Better?

Through my day job and this website, I get to have lots of conversations about the diet of a whitetail deer, including all the food items they do and don’t seem to enjoy eating. One question that comes up frequently has to do with feeding deer cracked corn. The actual question being asked is usually…

Do Deer Eat Lettuce

Fact or Fiction: Do Deer Eat Lettuce?

Like I’ve mentioned in other places on this website, I get asked many questions about what one can and cannot feed deer at my day job. I recently entered into a conversation about deer eating lettuce, so I thought it might make sense to put some of the contents of that discussion on paper. The…

Field of Recently Cut Barley

Do Deer Eat Barley? Let’s Find Out

Whitetail deer have a diverse diet that includes food from several different natural and manmade sources. Since their diet is so diverse, there are always plenty of questions surrounding what deer can and cannot eat. In this post, I’ll try to answer the question: do deer eat barley? What is Barley? Barley is a type…

Do Deer Eat Peanuts

Do Deer Eat Peanuts? Feeding and Attracting Deer with Peanuts

Typically, at my day job, when people are asking about deer and peanuts, the questions are tied to one of three different scenarios: In this post, I’ll be focusing more on these groundnuts as a viable source of food versus how to keep the deer out of the peanuts in your garden. I’ll also try…

Can Deer Eat Bread Safely

Can Deer Eat Bread Safely? Yes and No

Every month at my day job, I field calls and questions from people inquiring about what they can and can’t feed wild deer. Typically, these questions originate from deer lovers who are interested in feeding the local deer population in their backyard. One such question that comes up occasionally is: can deer eat bread? Then…