Deer on the farm....oh dear! - Charrington's Drinks

Deer on the farm….oh dear!

As a 2nd generation grower I can safely say we never used to see deer roaming our orchards, nor have to cross our fingers when encountering them on the roads. There is no good driving advice other than to go slower and hope, as deer travel together and in any direction left, right and straight over.

They are really becoming an everyday wild feature on the farm. They can do damage to our trees by literally stripping branches of everything, leaves and all, leaving torn damaged bark that is then prone to infection. We try to keep them away from the young trees in particular but it is impossible not to take a step back in awe of such majestic prancing and darting around. They can literally be hiding right next to you and then suddenly dart off and travel for miles. The most consistent time is early evening and they can travel many miles in one day.

Most of the deer on the farm are Roe and Fallow. If you want to learn more about types of deer, how to identify them, their habits, their breeding and how they have really become a regular wild feature in Kent and the UK, I cannot recommend highly enough top (local) Chef Jose L. Souto’s fabulous book “Venison: The Game Larder”. Jose’s knowledge is accompanied by Steve Lee’s amazing photography and, even if you don’t fancy eating them, his knowledge is second to none.

Take a slice of Charrington’s with you!

Earl’s Reserve Still Cider

£39.00 – £75.00

Earl’s Reserve Still Cider is our most versatile cider, it can be enjoyed chilled in the summer or mulled in the winter. Deep golden colour, delightful mouthfeel with baked apple notes, which are enhanced when heated. The 3 litre pouch has a tap and handles, meaning it is ideal for carrying to summer picnics, camping and festivals. Or it can sit in the fridge ready to serve your next chilled glassful.

Made from our Russet apples – our medium, still cider, Alc 5.8% vol.

Case size: 3 x 3l pouches

 

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