Dead Deer Rotting Time: How Long Does it Take?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the decay time of a dead deer found on a property, addressing concerns about how long it will take for the carcass to decompose to a tolerable state. Participants explore various factors influencing decay, including temperature, insects, and scavengers, while also sharing personal anecdotes and humorous remarks related to the situation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the decay time will depend on environmental factors such as temperature and the presence of insects and scavengers.
  • One participant recalls past experiences with dead deer during field trips, noting that they can decompose relatively quickly in warmer weather.
  • Another participant mentions the option of using lime to hasten the decomposition process.
  • Concerns are raised about the unpleasantness of dealing with the carcass, especially given one participant's recent injury that limits their ability to dig.
  • Humorous exchanges occur regarding the idea of making jerky from the deer and the potential for maggots to assist in decomposition.
  • Some participants express discomfort with the idea of maggots and share anecdotes about their experiences with them.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the exact time it will take for the deer to decay, with various estimates and factors discussed. Multiple competing views remain regarding the best approach to handle the situation and the role of environmental conditions in the decay process.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a range of personal experiences and opinions, with no definitive conclusions drawn about the decay timeline or the best methods for dealing with the carcass. Factors such as local wildlife and seasonal conditions are mentioned but not fully explored.

  • #61
SOS2008 said:
I'd love that! :biggrin: But I should let you know...the last time I was drinking green apple martinis I started selling tickets to the guys in the valet line to be able to pinch my girlfriend's a**.
Any tickets left? It's been a slow year. :devil:
 
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  • #62
Danger said:
Any tickets left? It's been a slow year. :devil:
I use to be the Account Manager for our Canadian clients (at a company I use to work for) so traveled there all the time. Alberta is beautiful...but I can't imagine the havoc you would wreak in the Valley of the Sun (i.e. scantily-clad females). But then again, you may be too lazy to keep pace...aye? :-p
 
  • #63
I don't think Danger and tribdog should be allowed in the same state...just something tells me they'd get along way too well. :smile:
 
  • #64
SOS2008 said:
I use to be the Account Manager for our Canadian clients (at a company I use to work for) so traveled there all the time. Alberta is beautiful...but I can't imagine the havoc you would wreak in the Valley of the Sun (i.e. scantily-clad females). But then again, you may be too lazy to keep pace...aye? :-p
Patience and ingenuity prevail. One does have to develop new techniques when one must get through half a dozen layers of clothing and a heated bra without waking her up.
I'm not really lazy... I'm a connoisseur of inertia*. Arthritis and emphyzema have slowed me a tad, but my adrenal gland still works. For a very short but critical distance, I can probably run faster horny than you can scared.

*copyright by Bob Barnes ("The Better Half" comic strip sometime in the late 60's.) -- any joke worth laughing at is worth stealing
 
  • #65
Danger said:
One does have to develop new techniques when one must get through half a dozen layers of clothing and a heated bra ...

Heated bra? Did you just make that up, or does such a thing really exist? If it really exists, this sounds like something I really NEED to have! :biggrin: (I'm always cold, and a heated bra sounds like a much more pleasant way to deal with the, um, side effects of that than a padded bra, not to mention I might not be quite so cold then...heck, it might even mean one less layer of clothing is required in winter. :approve:)
 
  • #66
Moonbear said:
Heated bra? Did you just make that up, or does such a thing really exist?
It doesn't yet, but I think I feel a patent coming on. There are heated socks and mitts, though.
You could save yourself a lot of dressing and undressing if you just go for saline implants and have immersion heaters installed at the same time. Your own personal built-in hot water bottles. :approve:
 
  • #67
Moonbear said:
(I'm always cold, and a heated bra sounds like a much more pleasant way to deal with the, um, side effects of that than a padded bra)
That's about the only advantage I find in this climate. I just keep my safety glasses on at all times and enjoy the view.
 
  • #68
Darn, I thought this thread was going to be about how long one can repeatedly apply the rot operator (curl). :frown:
 
  • #69
Sorry to cross you like that.
 
  • #70
hypermorphism said:
Darn, I thought this thread was going to be about how long one can repeatedly apply the rot operator (curl). :frown:
Say what? :confused:
 
  • #71
Ivan Seeking said:
Sorry to cross you like that.
Dot That... or do I diverge from the topic?
 
  • #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.
 

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