had two buck fawns born a few days ago. they were born about two weeks early. the doe has abandoned them so we have to feed them. they are very weak. i am currently feeding them my zoologic milk replacer and pedialyte. does anyone have any other suggestions to help get some energy in them?
premature then abandoned fawn
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Ben,
Please read this thread for an answer from Dr. Joe (and others).
I would bring the fawns indoors to help them to keep warm (they can't regulate their temp. so well when they are so tiny).
Best of luck,
lana
http://www.deerforums.com/vbforums/showthread.php?t=6368
Please read this thread for an answer from Dr. Joe (and others).
I would bring the fawns indoors to help them to keep warm (they can't regulate their temp. so well when they are so tiny).
Best of luck,
lana
http://www.deerforums.com/vbforums/showthread.php?t=6368
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Fawn energy packs from C&E have been a huge game changer for us! We have saved several fawns that would have died without it.
thank you all! I really appreciate the help. we are currently trying to get them to take down a half to quarter ounce every hour. also gave a very small shot of b-12 and that seemed to help a little. they are finally getting where they can hold their own heads up. slow process but ill take any improvement