WHAT ARE FALLOW DEER?
Fallow deer are mammals with a longer tail compared to other deer, white spots and prominent Adam’s apple. There are up to 14 colour variations, ranging from white to butterscotch, light red, dark red, reddish brown, brown, dark brown and black. They are all born with white spots which, along with the colour of their coat, they retain for life. Females, or does, appear light, smooth and fragile. They tend to be about 6cm higher at the hips than at the shoulders. Height at the shoulders (withers) is between 50 to 100cm. The length of the body is 130 to 175cm. Males, or bucks, have a heavy or stocky appearance. Bucks have “pot bellies” and at maturity stand about 90cm, weighing 73 to 90kg. Only males grow antlers. These antlers are shed and regrow annually.
