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It is true, some are really picky, especially the bottle feds. We buy carrots from a farmers market in 20# bags. Most of the deer seem to really like them.We cut them in about 1/4 inch pieces, that way we can get about 10 days of snacks from a bag for 40 or so deer.
 
I believe you mentioned they were roasted, deer do not like these as well as raw but will accep them after a short time, the roasted are better due to a bacteria that the roasting kills so I am told, I also use roasted
 
This is my first year to bottle raise fawns. When do you introduce them to feed and water and what do you give them? I have 8 fawns and so far it has been fun and interesting. Any advice would be appreciated.
 
Welcome Dswhitetails, you should introduce water and feed pretty quick when bottle feeding,some take to it sooner, mine usually start drinking around 2-3 weeks nibbling on greens,feed little later, i just offer a sweet feed at first. how old are your fawns? lot fun watching the fawns grow, offer fresh dirt from the start, very important, Dc
 
Thanks! My oldest fawn is 7 weeks but he had a rough start!:( He only weighed 3.7 lbs when i got him and about dead. He is now eating about 3-5 oz per feeding(4x a day). He won't eat alot of dirt but he will nible on grass. The rest of my fawns are from 2 1/2 weeks to 5weeks. They eat dirt and grass. It is so cute when they run and play with each other. I am realy enjoying this. Now that I have looked at this site, I know to get them some treats.



THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!

DEE:)
 

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