2006-07-11 02:57:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
As hard as it is, the fawn is probably better off if you ignore it, unless it is a very tiny baby, and in this case call a vet or your local wildlife commission.
Deer run in herds, so it'll likely find some other deer soon. If a deer learns that it's OK to hang around humans, it won't be so fearful of them. Fear of humans in cars and humans with guns is important to a deer's survival!
2006-07-11 03:30:45 · answer #1 · answered by BB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't! Yes, it is cute, but. . .
"If a fawn is obviously ill, lying on its side, kicking, crying – pick it up and place it in a quiet place. A light cloth placed over the animal's head will sometimes calm it. Keep it away from pets and all human activity. Petting the fawn, talking to it, holding it, does not comfort it. This is a wild animal. Human voices, odor and touch only add to the stress and will cause additional harm besides the illness or injury. When a fawn seems calm it may be in shock. If the weather is cold, a blanket may be placed over its body to keep it from becoming chilled. In hot weather a cool location, out of drafts, is all that is needed. DO NOT FEED THE FAWN ANYTHING other than water. Baby formula, cow's milk, feed store mixes, pet store domestic animal formulas, soy products – will cause scouring, dehydration and death. CALL A WILDLIFE CENTER at once for help."
This is advise from the experts. We all like and want to help, but this is what they say is best from years of experience. Also please remember that in many places you need a license to keep wild animals of *any* kind, no matter how good your intentions. Thanks for listening.
2006-07-11 10:04:44 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may want to try and give it some fresh lettuce. My dad fed a injured deer this for a few days and it got better and left on it's own. But just to play it safe, you may want to call your local humane society or vet and let them know that a fawn is at your house. They might be able to assist you in the care of it.
Good luck to you!! I hope things work out for you and the fawn.
2006-07-11 10:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lyndee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were able to check the doe to see if she still had milk, a calf milk replacer would be ok. However, by this time of the year, July, the fawn should do just fine on the best grade of alfalfa hay, preferably third cutting from last year. Lacking that, fresh hay, cut green. You better check with your local dnr to determine the law, you may have to give the fawn up.
2006-07-11 10:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by thebushman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends how OLD the fawn is. If it's spotted and still a baby, it needs milk or some type of milk replacer, just like a calf would.
If it is a bit older, it may already be nibbling on grass, but it likely still requires milk to grow strong and healthy.
It's a really good idea NOT to handle it too much, call your local wildlife authority and get their recommendations.
2006-07-11 10:06:42 · answer #5 · answered by fiddlesticks9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a milk replacer called calf manna is good mix by directions on the bag.. also an easy one to mix up is 3 cans evaporated milik 3 cans water 3 tablespoons white karo syrup 2 eggs mix very well then feed my vet recommened this said it was a good replacer for just about any animal....also look into a wildlife rehab or sancutary in your area.,.,.,good luck
2006-07-11 10:31:26 · answer #6 · answered by dj392006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feed it the fawn will never be able to go back to the wild. It would be better if you contacted your local game comission for advice.
2006-07-11 10:03:03 · answer #7 · answered by groomingdiva_pgh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are very cute, but leave it alone unless you're sure the mother is dead. If you feed it the mother may abandon it. Contact the Department of Natural Resources in your area. They know about refuge shelters who can take care of it and release it back in wild with out to much human contact. If it has to much human contact it will not be able to defend itself in wild.
2006-07-11 10:04:26 · answer #8 · answered by Rancher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OOOH, don't do that. Call the conservation agent. I know you are trying to help, but they are more apt to provide for a newly orphaned creature than you could. You wouldn't want a wild animal for a pet, would you? The local conservation agent will be glad to help.
2006-07-11 13:26:23 · answer #9 · answered by Ranch Diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well when i went to a feeding farm you gave the deer dog food..
2006-07-11 10:19:52 · answer #10 · answered by lilblondiy03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋