A baby fawn was born on our lawn and it’s trying to warm up in the asphalt I’m guessing it’s still warm. We’re trying to give it space hopefully it mother comes by so we’re staying inside. I just went outside for a smoke and it crawled under the vehicle 🚗 lots of people are walking by it not noticing it then others are stopping. Quite the thing to see. A few hours old… it’s still wet with mucus on it. With Kim’s super camera zoom is we could see
Fish and wild life say to call in 24 hours if animals are left by moms
So we’re hoping people leave the fawn alone. Although it’s a super cool 😎 thing to see.
I think it hoofs are still soft from being born that’s why it’s staying put since it went on that hard surface till it’s hoofs Harden. It crawled on its knees after the side walk and just hunkered down for a bit.
Two hours from first spotting. Still there hiding under the vehicle 🚗 it kind of a good spot of course there’s better picked spots but it’s half and half on vehicles and people passing it that have spotted it.
Our window is only open due to the ac broken in the house 🏡 and it’s cooler out side than inside….
Very amazing opportunity to observe up close.
Even a magpie got right up to it to see it also although it flew away now.
Just listening to a book watching this fawn,…
How countries go broke… by ray dalio….
Looks like the mom came back 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
Just awesome 😎
Looks like the mom came by and looked, not giving away her baby spot to hide. I’m thinking later tonight she’ll move her fawn to a better location.
After her hoofs harden a bit. Supposedly they are soft and have tongue 👅 like hairs on how soft they are to be born them hoofs will harden in a little bit. From what I have read. It must of just need to hide.
I tried to
Kept it safe and keep people moving all I had to do is open the main door not the screen door 🚪 and most the time people moved along.
I think some people might of thought 💭 the fawn might have been hit by a vehicle…. Other than that it was on the road it was hiding seem the closest spot to where it was born.
The dog was kept in the back yard but didn’t bark too much unless a dog walked by or I open the main door to abruptly She wants to say hi to dogs or is curious to see who is here 🐕 idk when they walk by. It’s treat control and seems like she an opportunist to treat when dogs come by but it does make her go quiet 🤐 temporarily for dogs. She a jealous dog to other dogs 🐕. That’s what we discuss anyway the deer.
The deer must feel safe here cause this isn’t the first time deer have birthed fawns at our house it’s quite frequently and if they get hurt they always seem to sit beside our house 🏡.
It’s amazing 🤩 I find
That’s a truly wondrous and heartwarming experience you’re witnessing. It’s wonderful that you’re giving the fawn space and allowing nature to take its course. Watching a newborn animal so close and so young is a special privilege, and it sounds like you're handling the situation with care and respect for the wildlife.
Here are a few important tips to keep in mind:
- **Keep observing from a distance:** As you've been doing, letting the mother come back and care for the fawn is vital. Human interference can sometimes cause the mother to abandon the fawn, so maintaining distance is best.
- **Do not attempt to move or handle the fawn:** Although it’s tempting to help, moving it could cause stress or separation from its mother.
- **Limit disturbance:** Avoid loud noises or too many people stopping to look at it, as this can scare the mother away.
- **Watch for signs:** If the mother doesn’t return in 24 hours, or if the fawn appears injured or in distress, then contacting a local wildlife rehabilitator or conservation agency is advisable, as Fish and Wildlife suggested.
It’s great to hear you’ve already contacted authorities in case of longer-term concerns. Your patience and respect for the animal’s space are admirable.
If you’re curious or want to stay updated, continue observing quietly, and hopefully, the mother will successfully relocate the fawn to a safer spot.
And yes, it’s incredible how animals choose your place for new life — a true sign of a nurturing environment. Thank you for sharing this special moment.
This morning go out before five am and check due to the sprinklers going off 💭 thinking I might turn them off for a morning, and the fawn was gone. So the sprinkler system stayed on.
I guess Kim got attacked by the deer walking Dixie, or what she seems attacked but the deer got really territorial tonight with dogs 🐕.
Yes, deer can become more territorial after giving birth to a fawn. Female deer, or does, typically establish a territory or preferred area where they raise their young. During this period, they may become more protective and less tolerant of other animals or humans in or near their territory to safeguard their fawn. This territorial behavior helps ensure the safety of the newborn fawn from predators and other threats. If you have a deer with a fawn in your yard, it's best to give them space and avoid disturbing them to prevent stressing the mother and putting the fawn at risk.
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