What To Do If You Find A Fawn?

Did you find a fawn? Ask yourself these questions before you touch or disturb the baby.

Where did you find the fawn? Is it somewhere quiet? If the fawn is quietly resting and you happen to stumble upon her, don't worry, she's probably fine and her mom will be back for her soon! If the fawn is in or near a road, safely pick the fawn up and place it off the road away from traffic. In the event that the mother has been hit (or perhaps the fawn is resting beside the mother off the side of a road), it's likely orphaned and will need help.

Does the fawn appear hurt or distressed? Is it bleeding? Are there visibly broken bones? Are there flies on the fawn or an odor? If the answer is "yes" to any of these questions, the fawn likely needs help.

Is the fawn wet or appear cold? Shivering?

Is the fawn making noise? Crying out? Mouth slightly open and panting?

What position is the fawn in? Are its legs laying out to its side or tucked safely underneath its body?

Are its eyes open?

If you're able, check inside the fawn's mouth — Are its gums hot? Cold?

By answering these questions, you should be able to ascertain if the fawn is in trouble or needs help. Remember to always keep small children and domestic animals away from fawn in the event that you find one that's injured or distressed.

Our goal at Texas Fawn & Friends is to do what's best for the fawn, so please call us if you think a fawn needs help or you’re unsure what to do at (940) 577-3444.