Update: baby deer now in proper hands

[arabianequine]

Too cute....what did he say to feed him, etc?

 

[HHandbasket]

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My guess is that the mother gave her life to the predator to save her baby. That's a maternal instinct that I think follows a number of species.

 

[BrattishTaz]

I hope the baby does well. I know you have already been given instructions on how to care for it but I found a rehab site in case you need it.
http://www.wildwatch.org/firstaid/feeddeer.htm

 

[NonnasBabies]

So sweet!!

 

[equine623]

That's great news! Thanks for doing the right thing for the fawn

 

[chicks4kids]

That little guy is so adorable!! My grandfather had deer when I was young, and there was nothing like going out to the field with a bottle of milk (for the fawn) to feed it

 

[teeville5]

Well, so far so good. He seems to be doing well. He's eating at a regular basis and is penned up in a warm area. My daughters are checking in on him every hour (no interaction-just checking) and are giving him his feedings. We were told to get goat milk replacer for him and he drinks it right down.
He's such a little cutie (actually looks like our whippet when she was a puppy) and I've gotten some cute photos to remember him by once he goes to his new home tomorrow. I only hope he takes well to a car ride...

 

[jennh]

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How are you transporting him/her? It probably will help if you keep him covered. Most animals calm down in darkness. JMHO

 

[teeville5]

We have a rubbermaid tote that we're planning to take him in. We're going to put some blankets in it and tuck around him. My daughter will be next to him to make sure he's ok during the trip. He's a pretty calm little guy so it should go alright.

 

[jennh]

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You probably should cover the container w/ a blanket. He might be calm now, but when he gets in a vehicle, you never know.