Roe doe in full winter coat

[Turkish]

Last Friday, on the 6th September, whilst out stalking in Norfolk I came across a roe doe that was in full winter coat. Dark brown coat, full white flared anal patch, the works.
She was the only one in a group of about 9 that had fully changed.

Is this early, or has anyone else seen a roe deer in winter coat yet this year?

 

[Cogswell & Harrison]

Last Friday, on the 6th September, whilst out stalking in Norfolk I came across a roe doe that was in full winter coat. Dark brown coat, full white flared anal patch, the works.
She was the only one in a group of about 9 that had fully changed.

Is this early, or has anyone else seen a roe deer in winter coat yet this year?

I'm working on my expertise in these matters but the other evening in woods nearby I was certain that I observed the same. I brushed it off as me being a tyro but maybe not?

 

[tonyshooter]

They are still in their summer coats in the South Sheffield area.

 

[slider]

Chr!st. I've got my full winter coat on today

 

[Turkish]

They are still in their summer coats in the South Sheffield area.

So are all the rest of the deer I have seen. Just this one doe.
Stood out like a sore thumb.
It's just strange what nature throws up.

 

[308McTavish]

Still summer coats here..just

 

[ColinBr]

I've only seen it once on a previously injured Doe.

 

[Jelen]

Last Friday, on the 6th September, whilst out stalking in Norfolk I came across a roe doe that was in full winter coat. Dark brown coat, full white flared anal patch, the works.
She was the only one in a group of about 9 that had fully changed.

Is this early, or has anyone else seen a roe deer in winter coat yet this year?

An early born kid maybe?

 

[Ranger22]

Sika hind in full winter coat yesterday, hind beside her was still chestnut red and spotty !

 

[big ears]

“Old deer take their thick coats off last and put them on first” was a line I was taught.

Shot a four point roe yesterday 60% changed to winter coat so possible older doe already there.