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Mama deer gives birth in my yard every year — this year’s fawn has a limp and won’t stop crying
A doe has been coming to my yard to give birth every year, so I’ve gotten pretty familiar with her and her fawns. This year’s baby has a noticeable limp but can still get around okay — doesn’t seem totally debilitated.
The crying is what’s worrying me most though. It’s been going on all day and I’m not sure if that’s normal stress/adjustment or a sign something’s really wrong.
Has anyone dealt with an injured fawn before? Should I call a wildlife rehabber just to be safe, or is this something that can heal on its own? Mama seems to be around so I don’t want to interfere unnecessarily.
u/Ecstatic_Put_4563 — 8 days ago