Support
When the veld hardens in a tough season, our team helps you plan forage and water buffers for deer herds.
Dry Karoo and Highveld summers test a deer herd and the veld. We help our existing buyers and partners assess their forage reserves, veld condition and water points when drought looms or grazing starts to thin. We also advise on supplementary forage options, shade placement and how to rotate camps for better recovery. If extreme heat is forecast, we can help estimate carrying capacity and suggest practical steps to prevent overgrazing or water stress.
When a strong El Niño is forecast, it is wise to review buffers early. Our support covers both fallow and other deer on permit, wherever you farm.
Send us your name, permit details, where the herd is kept, and any recent veld or water concerns. In your message, describe your main forage types, which camps are hardest hit, and which water points or backup systems you use. If possible, attach veld condition photos and previous rainfall records.
We reply to drought help enquiries by email or phone. First, we look at your current veld and herd situation, then our pasture and forage manager contacts you for follow-up questions. Next, we provide tailored advice: suggested forage buffers for your site, water supply checks, and a camp rotation or buffer programme suited to your property. If you are in a high-risk area, we also flag any legal or permit changes that may affect you.
To give sound advice, we rely on your up-to-date records and observations from the ground. Let us know how many camps you have, their average size, and which forage types are used. Share where water is pumped from, and what backup is in place for power cuts. If you have had sudden losses or signs of thirst or heat stress, tell us early.
Good drought planning depends on clear and timely information from your side. The more detail you can share, the better we can help match forage and shade to the herd’s needs and spot water risks before they become emergencies. Please use our contact form for all drought planning support.
