05/18/2024
Good bit of information about baby deer .
🚫🦌 PSA: Leave Baby Fawns in the Wild! 🦌🚫
White-tailed Deer fawns are born April through July, with most arriving in June. These adorable babies are often left in tall grass or bushes, and sometimes in open areas like backyards. Mother deer (does) return at dawn and dusk to feed and move their young.
If you find a fawn, remember: being alone doesn't mean it's orphaned!
❗️DO NOT “KIDNAP” A FAWN❗️
Instead, check if any of the following apply:
-It is bleeding, has an open wound, or a broken bone.
-It’s covered in fly eggs (look like small grains of rice).
-It’s cold or wet.
-It’s crying nonstop for hours on end.
-It appears weak AND is lying on its side.
If you answer YES to any of these, the fawn may be injured or orphaned. Contact your nearest permitted wildlife rehabilitator or Animal Control for help. Do not give the baby food or water! Never chase a fawn to capture it.
Help us protect wildlife by spreading the word: Let fawns be! 🦌❤️