Why would they still be jet black right now? She appears to be very pregnant so I guess that answers my question? Is it due to hormones? I've seen lots of pregnant does on my farm but never really noticed the glands being that dark.
Tarsal Glands Still Black
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I noticed the same on a trail cam pic someone posted around a week ago. Two deer and both were that way
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All my bucks are still stained in cam pics
BSK
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I think you have the answer. I've never noticed stained tarsals in spring, but then I don't run cameras in spring. But I strongly suspect it is the huge swing in hormones that a doe goes through as she approaches birthing.
