How old is that stag?

[Sunrise Stalker]

Just wondering if anyone can help me with the approximate age of this stag please?
Obviously NHS dentists are like hen's teeth so you can't blame him for the plaque

 

[Tim.243]

Just wondering if anyone can help me with the approximate age of this stag please?
Obviously NHS dentists are like hen's teeth so you can't blame him for the plaque

3.5

 

[malmick]

I was reaching for the popcorn icon but I'm genuinely interested in the answers that you'll get and the reasoning behind them.

Some experienced folk should be able to get close, only sure way is to have the teeth sectioned.

 

[HonestJohn]

He’s no more than 2, give then time of year, 2.5

 

[Husky]

The long upswept brow tines would suggest at least 8 years old.

 

[Glendine]

I agree with TriggerTrix, That stag is a second head.

Glendine

 

[malmick]

So, no more than 2 and at least 8 years old. Can I guess somewhere in-between then?

 

[HonestJohn]

If that’s an old stag I’ll eat my old smelly boots

 

[ion]

With respect, its the jaw you need to examine to determine age from the number of teeth and the wear. Those are incisors. Everything about that stag suggests he is young 2 to 3 years old. If he is older then its not a good head.

 

[deerstalker.308]

2nd year (possibly 3rd but very unlikely) teeth will tell all

 

[Utectok]

Back teeth wear is more relevant than incisors. Very tricky to age accurately but he’s certainly not getting any older lol

 

[Pete6.5]

I agree with Tim 3.5

 

[deerstalker.308]

The long upswept brow tines would suggest at least 8 years old.

Brow tine angles tend to get lower with age not higher, coronet angle and height on this animal are upright and high, on older animals they get lower and more sloped to the side.
Many a young stag will have a long upswept brow tine.

 

[Ronin]

Looks like as others said

Second head

Young staggie (3- 3.5 yrs)

Hybridised - narrow v shaped antlers

Def one to get rid of

 

[Sunrise Stalker]

Thanks everyone - general consensus then seems to suggest between 2.5 and 3.5