Do deer eat chestnuts???

  • wiswalleyenut
    Central WI.
    Posts: 343
    September 28, 2011 at 1:04 pm #202672

    I have a very large chestnut tree in my yard that produces tons of nuts. It is the only one in this area that I, or anyone I have talked to knows of. Wondering if I would be wasting my time to dump some in my woods for the deer(I know the squirrels like them)? If anyone would like some to plant shoot me a p.m. They will grow, and often do sprout up in the mulch in my yard.

    Nut

    flatfish
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 2105
    September 29, 2011 at 2:39 am #111236

    I’m reasonably sure the deer will dine on them, but will prefer white oak acorns if they exist in the area.

    I found a good recipe on how to ‘roast’ those chestnuts if your interested. I have a large baggie full in my fridge now. Looking to fix ’em up soon.

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