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Post by bill9068 on Apr 15, 2020 17:53:59 GMT -5
Was on the side of my pole barn today and looked in the woods to see a young doe laying on her side. After walking towards her she could only raise her head and looks very weak. She’s trying to give birth but it’s been going on for 3 hours and I don’t think she’s gonna make it. Anything I can do for her?  |
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 15, 2020 18:01:10 GMT -5
I guess if part of the fawn is out you could help by pulling on it. If not there isn’t a whole lot that you can do.
Seems pretty early to be dropping fawns. Maybe she is Losing it?
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Post by bill9068 on Apr 15, 2020 18:04:17 GMT -5
Nothing showing yet but felt her stomach and definitely pregnant.
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Post by saltydog on Apr 16, 2020 4:40:42 GMT -5
Nothing showing yet but felt her stomach and definitely pregnant. Keep us updated, rare occasion for us to witness the birth of a fawn in the wild. |
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Post by tynimiller on Apr 16, 2020 8:48:40 GMT -5
It may be worth a call to the local DNR dispatch...if a wildlife biologist happens to be close I could see one coming out to possibly check and help...but all would depend where they are.
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Post by boman on Apr 16, 2020 9:47:08 GMT -5
Its been 15 hours since the thread was opened so I suspect nature has taken her course and I'm not hopeful for a positive outcome. that little doe was in pretty bad shape if she let Bill approach her and touch her.
Steve
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Post by coolbreeze on Apr 16, 2020 9:50:10 GMT -5
Thanks Bill,update please
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Post by esshup on Apr 16, 2020 10:47:15 GMT -5
Its been 15 hours since the thread was opened so I suspect nature has taken her course and I'm not hopeful for a positive outcome. that little doe was in pretty bad shape if she let Bill approach her and touch her. Steve My thoughts exactly. I would be surprised if they weren't coyote food already. |
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Post by bill9068 on Apr 16, 2020 15:12:06 GMT -5
I called DNR yesterday and was told to let nature take its course as there’s nothing they can do. Checked this morning about 10am, she’s still there with no change. She’s almost gone as she couldn’t even raise her head anymore. I cleared the leaves and brush from her face and left the property. Won’t be back till next week.
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Post by greghopper on Apr 16, 2020 15:23:15 GMT -5
I would of probably done something different.....
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Post by bill9068 on Apr 16, 2020 15:54:18 GMT -5
I thought of that to, but I what iffed myself into thinking she’ll pull through.
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Post by esshup on Apr 16, 2020 19:43:41 GMT -5
I would of probably done something different..... Ditto... Wild or not, suffering isn't pleasant. |
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