Up to ten elks regularly enter the pastures of breeder Anne Pagmar near Mullsjö, Sweden, according to SVT Nyheter. During the winter, more elks have started coming onto her farm. The large animals step over fences and move freely among the horses, where they often taste the exposed hay.
Despite the ponies not going without food, the elks' visits mean more work and higher expenses. Pagmar reportedly says she has had greatly increased feed bills, as the elks eat much more than her ponies. The elks are reportedly difficult to deter, with Pagmar stating she has tried to scare them away but they just look at her as if she is stupid.
she has had greatly increased feed bills, as the elks eat much more than her ponies
Separately, according to Östersunds-Posten, both roe deer and elks were hit by vehicles on Monday evening, but no further details are provided.
she has tried to scare them away but they just look at her as if she is stupid