Yes! Interestingly, while mistletoe is poisonous to people and pets and livestock (we’re talking fatal), white-tailed deer eat it as a source of protein. During autumn and winter—when other foods are scarce—other mammals will eat mistletoe as well, ranging from the deer you mentioned to elk, squirrels, chipmunks, and porcupines. Many bird species, such as robins, chickadees, bluebirds, and mourning doves, also eat the berries. That’s a great fact. Thank you!
Yes! Interestingly, while mistletoe is poisonous to people and pets and livestock (we’re talking fatal), white-tailed deer eat it as a source of protein. During autumn and winter—when other foods are scarce—other mammals will eat mistletoe as well, ranging from the deer you mentioned to elk, squirrels, chipmunks, and porcupines. Many bird species, such as robins, chickadees, bluebirds, and mourning doves, also eat the berries. That’s a great fact. Thank you!