How to Clean Fawns

Whether cleaning a baby that has been rejected by its mother, adopting a wild fawn, or taking care of the new additions to your domesticated herd, cleaning baby deer, also called fawns, is a simple task. A baby deer is prone to accumulating insects, dirt and debris in its fur. Without a mother to clean them, it falls to the caretaker to ensure that the coat remains healthy and clean as a deer grows up.

Things You'll Need

  • Clean towel
  • Small brush
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Instructions

    • 1

      Allow the baby deer to remain wet with any fluids after it is birthed, if it is still around its mother. Removing the fluids will cause a baby deer to be rejected.

    • 2

      Dry the baby off if the mother has died or rejected it, as the fluid can make the baby cold if not licked off by the mother or removed with a towel.

    • 3

      Gather the fawn in your lap. Beginning at the head, brush down through their fur, ensuring that all areas are covered.

    • 4

      Repeat every two to three days. Rinse them with water every two to three weeks and towel dry.

    • 5

      Powder the deer with flea powder according to the package instructions to reduce the incidence of fleas and mites.