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Deer facility This small pen is perfect for young fawns prior to their transfer to a large deer pen. Newborn fawns stay in the wildlife hospital until stable enough to into the outdoor pen. They learn how to drink from a bottle in the hospital situation, as well. Once in the deer facility, they get their bottles from a rack, which can be loaded from outside the pen. That reduces contact with their human caretaker, very important since fawns are quickly imprinted if not cared for properly. Because fawns are easily frightened, a mesh screen covers all sides (except the door). The screen allows a breeze through, but significantly reduces their vision outside the pen. A covered manger gives the fawns a place to sleep out of the weather. Note: Kindred Spirits rehabilitated countless fawns for 16 years. In addition, for 12 years Dana was the fawn rehabilitation coordinator for the state. The last three of those years, after the state shut down the fawn program, Dana was asked to design a new fawn program from scratch, put it into place, then oversee and supervise the program. This was a monumental and extremely taxing task, but not one to back down from a challenge when it comes to helping animals, she created a program she was very proud of. Effective 2006, the state elected to take the program over. Due to significant difference of opinion over how the program is currently being handled, Kindred Spirits no longer feels they can take part. If changes are made in the future, Kindred Spirits may again participate in fawn rehabilitation. We certainly hope so as we love caring for these unique creatures. |