Out-Back Wildlife Rehab Center

06/07/2026

We’ve been asked several times what we need the most right now! Here are some items we are in need of.

06/06/2026

Earlier today one of my conservation officers, Nick Ingersoll, contacted me about a fawn needing help! He had the fawn from Milan here within the hour! The fawn’s back end was all chewed up and full of maggots! He was severely dehydrated and had very runny p**p. It took several hours to irrigate the wounds but we also re-hydrated him and dressed all the wounds while he took a little nap. He woke up feeling much better and was very hungry.

06/04/2026

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06/04/2026

Eric, from Bedford, got a lesson in fawns this morning. People saw the fawn just off the road and thought he needed help. Eric kindly got the fawn and brought him here. Turns out the fawn is perfectly healthy so we sent him back — just a few minutes down the road! I went over fawn distress signs and showed Eric that all was well with this little one and he can go back home! 😊

06/04/2026

We received 127 fawn calls yesterday — this goes on EVERY day during fawn birthing season. We took in 5. At least 90% of the calls we get are for healthy fawns that do not need rescuing but people want to check to make sure the fawn does not need help! WE DEFINITELY APPRECIATE THE CALLS!
Some of the main reasons for their calls:

The fawn is super skinny and can’t stand up! Fawns are born super skinny — skin draped over bones! This is normal!!!!!! They are pretty weak and only walk a few steps before laying down for another nap.

There is no mama in sight. Doe’s give birth, clean the fawn, feed them and then bed them down. Mama will leave the fawn in an area for 3-4 days. She IS there but does not stay with the fawn!

CURLED EAR TIPS ARE NOT A SIGN OF ANYTHING, except that the fawn is young.

“I haven’t seen a mama all day”. Mama deer will only come to feed the fawn when there is no commotion and she doesn’t detect a predator. She does NOT come on command when the fawn cries — she will come when SHE feels it’s time and the area feels safe.

“The fawn is crying”. This is normal. It’s how mama finds the fawn. Mama will also call out to the fawn. Until the fawn learns the routine they will cry out for hours sometimes. If it’s been more than 4 hours it’s time to assess the fawn’s condition so we will ask the finder to approach the fawn so we can ask questions.

“The fawn is following us”. It takes about 4 days for a fawn to bond with mama. They only see her for a short time several times a day. The only thing they know is mama is warm and she comes with food. So when the fawn gets hungry they will follow you, a dog, a chicken, etc looking to be fed. PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE FAWN! You can offer a bowl of water but NEVER milk in a bottle. Also, please do not dump water down their throat!

Most of the time the fawn is perfectly healthy but always contact a FAWN rehabber to go over the signs of distress. Don’t listen to people who just tell you to “leave it be” without going over the signs of distress.

The fawn will need help if:

The fawn is on his side
The fawn has flies buzzing around it
The fawn has wounds
The fawn has deep depressions beside the eye
The fawn has been crying for more than 4 hours straight (not a sign of abandonment but it’s time to contact a fawn rehabber)

06/04/2026

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06/04/2026

SIGNS OF DISTRESS IN FAWNS:

Flies/wounds

Depression next to the eyes

Laying flat with legs extended and head down

Crying for hours on end.

Never feed a fawn! Just NEVER! You can offer a bowl of water and they know how to drink! If they don’t drink, don’t force them and NEVER dump water or milk down their throat.

06/04/2026

Update on the Livonia fawn. He actually raised his head and stayed like that for about 30 minutes. He’s definitely “confused” (head trauma). We’ve got him on some meds which will hopefully help but this poor fawn is exhausted. Other than his head trauma he’s a healthy little buck!

06/03/2026

About 2 hours ago I got a text from my friend and fellow rehabber about a fawn who was on his side! Theresa wasted NO TIME — she ran over and got the fawn and started triage! I quickly contacted Cheyla, the transport coordinator, and she had a ride arranged in minutes! Diane volunteered to drive the fawn over an hour here! Not exactly sure what happened to this fawn but he has a bonk on his head and is pretty unresponsive. Theresa gave him some fluids and kept him safe — that gave him a fighting chance! We will keep you updated on all the fawns here when I can get a minute to post but I wanted to say THANK YOU to the finder, Theresa, Diane, and Cheyla for all the quick response for this little fawn!🤞

06/03/2026

*** UPDATE ***

Heaven and her husband, Jared, found the third fawn from yesterday’s search party! For those just tuning in, mama was killed on a major road and an entire search party showed up to find the triplets who were orphaned! They found two last night and the third was delivered early this morning. All are dehydrated and a little weak but they will be just fine!
THANK YOU to everyone who pitched in! This gives me faith in humanity!