Feeding deer in your backyard can be a great way to observe these majestic animals, but its important to do so responsibly. Here are some safe and healthy food options for deer based on the search results:

• Summer: During summer, the ideal deer diet is low in protein and high in fiber. You can feed them shrubs, leaves, and grass, as well as vegetables and fruits except for corn, which can cause health problems in deer.

• Fall: In the fall, you can feed deer food items with high carbohydrates, such as acorns, grasses, and shrubs. You can also add hay and other food sources of plants and trees if your local area does not have many trees and plants around.

• Winter: During winter, its best to give deer more of the winter foods they are already adapted to eating, such as buds and twigs of woody plants. Introducing new foods in the middle of winter, especially in high quantities all of a sudden, can actually be more harmful to deer than not feeding them at all. If you cant supply woody browse, and you feel you have no other option but to provide a new food source, introduce it slowly, in tiny amounts, at multiple sites scattered across the landscape.

Some good choices for supplemental feed for deer include apples, carrots, corn, oats, alfalfa, soybeans, and clover. Rolled oats or coarsely milled oats are also easily digested and reduce the possibility of problems associated with feeding deer. Its important to note that feeding wild animals may seem like a kind gesture, but its generally best to avoid doing so as it can disrupt their natural diet and behavior. If you do choose to feed deer, gradually introduce new foods to their diet along with foods that theyd normally eat in the wild so they dont get sick.