We have a fawn on our lawn every day. It was born approximately middle of May. We are sure the mother is dead as it has been alone for over a month. I don't think it will survive the winter on its own. Do you come out and take young Ones like that?

Ed Matt | Sep 24, 2018 | Category: Wildlife rescue service

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Address: 52 County Rd 661, Newton, NJ 07860, USA

Aleks Hassan (Aleks) | Sep 24, 2018

Hi Ed, if you suspect that the fawn has not been eating then yes you should bring the fawn in. We do care for fawn. But be aware that deer mothers do leave their fawns during the day and only visit them few times a day to feed them. Does the fawn look skinny sick? If not then the mother is most likely coming around feeding it otherwise it wouldn't have lived for a month. If you have any questions people call the sanctuary.

Rob M | Sep 24, 2018

Ed, if it has survived a month on its own without the mother, it is likely OK to be on its own or the mother is still nearby. We do not come out however NJ Fish and Game can help if you call them if you still have concerns. If need be they will contact us. Thanks hope this helps.

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