Diagnosis please...

[Black Bird]

Hey there,

I came across these Columbian blacktail deer the other day. The first 3 I saw all looked a little 'off' with their coats. I had my camera with me and got some pics of them. The next one that I saw looked fine, but I wasn't able to get a good picture of it. I looked online and came across an article talking about reasons for deer hair loss (http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/health/hair_loss/). So, does anyone have an opinion on what is going on with these blacktails? Hopefully, I can get these pictures to work:

Cheers,
BB

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/1blackbird1/BT1_zpsd8361747.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/1blackbird1/BT3B_zpscbf47cc1.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/1blackbird1/BT3A_zpsd4c3fd0f.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/1blackbird1/BT2_zps6abb5f1a.jpg

[dingdongdenny]

ya its called molting ever own a dog?loosing their winter coat.See it all the time on the golf course in spring.

[500grhollowpoint]

Yup I see it a lot this tome of year too

[Mr. Dean]

Shedding their winter garb.

[scottwh]

Yup. All the Westside Rd sheep are doing the same rite now. Seen them all yesterday. One nice ram was even using a tree to help rub his winter coat off.

[Black Bird]

Thanks, all! I feel a little bit sheepish for having asked in the first place. I guess I just haven't seen deer looking like this before. In particular, the first deer in the photos shows a triangle pattern which I assumed came from her reaching around to chew on the hairs she was able to reach.

Cheers,
BB