 Weaning is completed at around 7 months and at around 12 months the fawn is independent, after the 135 days of reproduction, the rut comes to an end which can be characterized by the changes in group size and behaviour.Since fallow deer are polygynous species that congregate once every year, males must fight to obtain access to estrous females.The relationship between antler size and body condition can be treated as indicators to reflect body condition within a given year.