I kicked momma and auntie out of the bushes, laying by the creek two minutes before the fawn walked up to me. So the fawn wasn't abandoned and there was a good source of water.
I think the fawn was born last night and just had no clue as to life's dangers. It was still a bit shaky on its feet. On my return trip I saw the doe's tracks and the fawns both together. I guess momma picked up her young'n.
I've heard the notion of not touching baby animal for fear of abandonment. I've never seen it happen. Putting baby birds back, baby squirrels back, baby rabbits back and now a fawn. In my opinion it's just an old wives tale.
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