| Although most fawns are born
in late May and early June, newborns have been spotted as late
as September. Birth
weight is about 5 pounds.
Fawns are left in protective
cover for up to 3 weeks of age.
The Doe returns 2-8 times per
day to feed her fawn, but she may not return if you are within
sight.
Most yearling Does only have
one fawn.
If a fawn has been touched by
humans, the Doe will continue to care for it.
A Doe will accept a missing
fawn up to 48 hours.
Fawns do not digest cows milk
very well and may dehydrate quickly from diarrhea.
Up to 2 weeks of age, the Doe
stimulates the fawn to eliminate by grooming.
Although fawns may continue to
nurse up to 6 months of age, they may be weaned after 8 weeks of
age when their rumen becomes fully functional.
Deer are herd animals.
Fawns that have been raised
with only human contact, imprint on humans and become dangerous
when sexual maturity develops. |
