Joined May 2010
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Stevens Point/Gillett, WI
Wondering what everyone's take is on separating mother raised fawns as far as time frame. There is many topics on weaning regarding bottle fawns throughout this forum, but got to thinking that this may be a good informational topic for both experienced and novice farmers. I personally have always started the weaning process in early September (12weeks old). The first week of September we will run mothers and fawns through, worming both and giving fawns our vaccine. We send the entire pen back, no separating in hopes that this stressful situation isn't as bad if still left with mom (better vaccine response). Two weeks after we will bring them back through and begin separating as well as giving the booster shot. I have done this like I mentioned for the vaccine administration, giving the fawns some guidance to learning the chute system, and to gain moms body condition back for prior to breeding. Wondering if anyone else would like to share what they have done and whether it worked or not. Anyone left fawns with mother until cidrs? Or even through the breeding season?
