We quickly established that this 8 lb. fawn must be around 36 to 48 hours old. Milk replacement without colostrums was in order. A quick trip to Tractor Supply and bag of Goat Milk Replacement powder and Lexi was feasting. The following day we contacted “Squirrels and More” and ordered containers of ‘Day One” milk replacement specificall
We quickly established that this 8 lb. fawn must be around 36 to 48 hours old. Milk replacement without colostrums was in order. A quick trip to Tractor Supply and bag of Goat Milk Replacement powder and Lexi was feasting. The following day we contacted “Squirrels and More” and ordered containers of ‘Day One” milk replacement specifically for fawns. This proved a salvation and for the next six months would provide Lexi with the necessary fat and protein she would need.
Fawns eat often, especially when Mom is around constantly
and the frig is never without Lexi’s Pink Baby Bottle.
Lexi spent the first week living and eating in the finished Barn.
Mom would feed Lexi every 4 hours and each time would have to stimulate Lexi to both poop and pee. This is what Mom does in the wild for up to 8 weeks.
Throughout this week of continuous care and contact there was an amazing bond forming between the two. So much so
Lexi graduated not only to the house, but also to our bedroom.
Lexi would sleep curled up next to Mom on a small doggie bed. Not a single potty accident during these two weeks!
Now too big to carry up the spiral staircase, Lexi got his own pen in the kitchen.
Attempts to Wean Lexi….and a Surprise!
Lexi is approaching eight weeks and most of our Internet research suggests it’s time to start weaning Lexi and introduce solid foods. Off to the grocery store for blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, and grapes. Also we picked up several types of lettuce which we learned quickly he had no taste fo
Attempts to Wean Lexi….and a Surprise!
Lexi is approaching eight weeks and most of our Internet research suggests it’s time to start weaning Lexi and introduce solid foods. Off to the grocery store for blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, and grapes. Also we picked up several types of lettuce which we learned quickly he had no taste for. Fresh fruit was her thing and Lexi got plenty.
Regardless of how much fruit Lexi ate there was no doubt it all had to washed down with a bottle feeding from Mom.Lexi noew has complete access to the fenced back yard, a four foot chain link fence. The door remains open all day and Lexi how has the freedom to come and go…...within limits. It’s at this time we observe his affection for Kalo the Doberman. We also have a female Black Lab but it is apparent Lexi likes Kalo and Muffin the Lab really never pursues a relationship with Lexi. At eight weeks Lexi is growing quickly, getting strong and very playful. Outside he runs, jumps, spins and constantly tries to engage Kalo to play his Deer games.
The SurpriseWe have a few neighbors here beyond our 13 acre property. One a retired police officer and his brother, an active Fireman. Both are avid hunters. Tom and Bill pay a visit one day and are introduced to Lexi. When discussing Lexi I use the term “she” several times and quickly Tom and Bill point out to me that Lexi is BUCK! OMG...what do we do now. As it turns out the only decision made regarding Lexi is not to change his name. We’re committed.
