Causes for Concern
The fawn is wounded or has a broken bone
The fawn is covered in fly eggs
The fawn is weak and lying on it’s side
It is cold and wet
The fawn is crying for hours on end
Abandoned Babies
It is normal for the mothers to leave the fawn alone for hours in a safe location. Never kidnap a fawn . Remember: “Ears straight doing great, ears curled alone in the world"
Preparing for Patient Intake
You may be wondering what care to provide as you transport the young or injured fawn to our rehabilitation center. Closely following these guidelines will ensure that the fragile animal does not sustain further injuries to their systems and has the best possible chances of survival.
- Ensure that the animal is in a secure box with air holes. Even a small or injured animal may be able to open an unsecured lid.
- Place a heating pad set to low or a hot water bottle inside the container. The heating pad should feel warm not hot (90°F-95°F). If possible, place the heating pad under only half of the enclosure so that the opossum may move away from the heat as needed.
- DO NOT FEED the fawn. Feeding before an animal has been stabilized or feeding an improper diet can cause further injury or death.