My 2-3 week old fawn just began to urinate on her own over the past few days and I noticed a spot of white discharge where she peed (on my carpet) I examined her lady parts and noticed a little bit of white stuff on her tail and in her ******l/urethral area. She's been grinding her teeth a little bit today but otherwise eating and acting fine. Anyone have experience with this?
white ******l discharge in fawn
- Thread starter Violet Fawn
- Start date
Did she receive any of her mother's colostrum? do you know? Could this indicate a yeast infection possibly? dunno... I would consult a deer vet. [email protected]
I believe that she did receive colostrum from her mother. But I'm only saying that because of the age I'm guessing she was when found. It only happened the one time yesterday. No signs of it today. If it happens again I will definitely use the email you provided. Thank you!
Joined Aug 2009
629 Posts | 0+
Winnsboro, LA
Ive seen this on my first bottle fed. My ratio of zoologic and water was wrong. Too much
Powder to water. I dont know what your feeding but i had seen it before.
Powder to water. I dont know what your feeding but i had seen it before.
La. Bone Collector said:
Thank goodness someone knows what I'm talking about! I was beginning to think I was crazy! I'm using a product called Calf Maker milk replacement from Southern States. The ratio on the bag is 12 oz powder to 1 quart water. I mix 10 oz per quart then mix 4 oz of milk replacer with 2 oz of water for each feeding. I was unsure of how much to cut it as i want to make sure she gets what she needs. She seems to be doing pretty well with it. I'm considering switching to Ultra 24 as recommended by others on this forum. Any advice on the best way to switch her over? Or any other feeding recommendations?
Ultra 24 formula worked well for me. I stayed with the label directions and mixed up to two gerber bottles at a time at first.
We have had very good luck feeding our fawns straight Red Cap from the grocery store. We have only been bottle feeding for 3 years, but this is what we have used for 3 years. We have 6 fawns on it at this time with no problems what so ever. There are several posts on this site regarding Red Cap milk. Like all transitions, changes must be done slowly.
Thanks for the advice everyone! I've read a lot of threads about different formulas and switching them over but was unsure of what exactly "slowly" means. Any recommendations on how much to mix of each as I switch? Also, I've read posts about tooth grinding indicating pain. I feel as though she may have a belly ache due to chugging her milk so fast. She usually does it in the time period after she eats. She was a little constipated yesterday so i added a little mineral oil in for her and that did the trick. I've checked her mouth thoroughly for any food or sores and she's clear.
Crushed pumpkin for constipation. There is a species-specific formula that is the best to use for deer, it's called Fox Valley and Dr. Clifford Shipley recommends it on his Fawn checklist which I forwarded to you a few days ago.
If you follow his instructions, you will be in good shape, as was I. Keep the fawn safe from dogs and any other potential healthy/safety hazards.
You should be prepared a head of time to treat in case of bloat (which happens fast) and I would stick to natural products (i.e., pumpkin, goat milk, etc.) to help out when she gets the scours or has problems with her stool. I would switch over immediately from that formula you are giving her, she clearly is having problems with it. Many farmers here use "red cap" or whole milk from the grocery store and mix that with the formula, successfully. In my case, because TSC was close by, I used the Ultra 24 formula and mixed it with water. I never mixed it too strong though. As a treat, I would buy a few quarts of goat's milk from the grocery store each week and give that to her too. If I could do it all over again, I would ONLY feed pasteurized, goat's milk from a certified, and healthy goat that doesn't have any diseases that are known to affects like Johnne's. Dr. Shipley discusses all of this in his guidelines.
Please read it.
Over and out.
If you follow his instructions, you will be in good shape, as was I. Keep the fawn safe from dogs and any other potential healthy/safety hazards.
You should be prepared a head of time to treat in case of bloat (which happens fast) and I would stick to natural products (i.e., pumpkin, goat milk, etc.) to help out when she gets the scours or has problems with her stool. I would switch over immediately from that formula you are giving her, she clearly is having problems with it. Many farmers here use "red cap" or whole milk from the grocery store and mix that with the formula, successfully. In my case, because TSC was close by, I used the Ultra 24 formula and mixed it with water. I never mixed it too strong though. As a treat, I would buy a few quarts of goat's milk from the grocery store each week and give that to her too. If I could do it all over again, I would ONLY feed pasteurized, goat's milk from a certified, and healthy goat that doesn't have any diseases that are known to affects like Johnne's. Dr. Shipley discusses all of this in his guidelines.
Please read it.
Over and out.
Joined Apr 2009
519 Posts | 1+
Rivesville, WV
Have you been offering her fresh dirt to eat?
Dirt is needed by fawns to help digest their food. She would need fresh dirt daily, stright from the yard. Make sure their are no potting soils or yard chemicals in the dirt you are digging. This may help solve the teeth grinding.
Dirt is needed by fawns to help digest their food. She would need fresh dirt daily, stright from the yard. Make sure their are no potting soils or yard chemicals in the dirt you are digging. This may help solve the teeth grinding.
wvdeerman said:
Yes, I have been providing fresh dirt for her. I go way back into the woods to get it for her, so there are absolutely no chemicals. However, she doesn't seem that interested in it. The first couple days she ate a decent amount but now just kind of noses around it.
Lanasvet said:
I'm going to TSC to get Ultra 24 today. I reread the guidelines you sent and will follow that. I would love to give her goats milk but I can't seem to find anyone in the area with a certified, healthy goat. What was the ratio you used when mixing the Ultra 24?
Exactly Allen, just followed the instructions. I mixed with bottled water (filtered) from the grocery store. I did not use tap water.
Lana help me understand . You give them dirt from the field but they need filtered water.
I have a well ,so I am glad not to have city treated water. Is that what you are referring
to.
I have a well ,so I am glad not to have city treated water. Is that what you are referring
to.
I began switching my little one over to Ultra 24 yesterday. I've been increasing the amount of Ultra 24 to her old replacement every 2 feedings. She seems to be doing really well with it. Following Dr. Shipley's info that you sent lanasvet. Hand feeding select greens and sprinkling Calf Manna pellets with a little bit of Ultra 24 powder. Will be switching her to an outdoor pen (per the standards of the state for a safe environment) in the next couple days. She seems happy and healthy! Thank you again for all of your help!