A baby deer or fawn can weigh anywhere from 3 to 8 pounds at birth according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The average weight is around 6 pounds. The weight of a fawn varies depending on the species of deer. For example a white-tailed fawn can weigh 4.5 to 8.8 pounds while a mule deer fawn can weigh 5.5 to 11 pounds. Most fawns are born between May and July.
A fawn’s birth weight is about 10 to 20 percent of the mother’s weight. For a white-tailed deer that means a doe (female) weighing 140 pounds can give birth to a fawn that weighs between 14 and 28 pounds.
A fawn’s spots provide camouflage and help protect it from predators. The spots usually fade after the first few months. A fawn’s coat is reddish brown in the spring and summer and grayish brown in the fall and winter.
A fawn’s legs are very long in proportion to its body. This makes it look top-heavy and ungainly but allows the fawn to run fast. A fawn can run shortly after birth.
A fawn is born with its eyes open and fully furred. It can stand and walk within a few hours but spends most of its time lying down.
A fawn’s mother feeds it milk several times a day. The milk is very rich in fat and nutrients and helps the fawn grow quickly. A fawn can double its birth weight in just a few weeks.
A fawn is weaned at around 3 to 4 months old but may stay with its mother through the first winter. By the following spring the fawn will be fully grown.
How much does a baby deer weigh when it is born?
A baby deer or fawn weighs about 4 to 8 pounds when it is born.
How much does a baby deer weigh after it is weaned?
A baby deer or fawn weighs about 60 to 150 pounds after it is weaned.
How much does a baby deer weigh when it is seven months old?
A baby deer or fawn weighs about 120 to 210 pounds when it is seven months old.
Does a baby deer’s weight change depending on the season?
A baby deer’s weight does not generally change with the seasons.
How much does a baby deer weigh if it is malnourished?
A baby deer that is malnourished can weigh anywhere from 4 to 8 pounds.
How much does a baby deer weigh if it is well-nourished?
A baby deer that is well-nourished can weigh anywhere from 60 to 150 pounds.
What is the average weight of a baby deer?
The average weight of a baby deer is about 120 to 210 pounds.
What is the lightest weight a baby deer can be?
The lightest weight a baby deer can be is about 4 to 8 pounds.
What is the heaviest weight a baby deer can be?
The heaviest weight a baby deer can be is about 60 to 150 pounds.
How much does a baby deer weigh if it is half-starved?
A baby deer that is half-starved can weigh anywhere from 4 to 8 pounds.
How much does a baby deer weigh if it is well-fed?
A baby deer that is well-fed can weigh anywhere from 60 to 150 pounds.
How much does a baby deer weigh on average?
The average weight of a baby deer is about 120 to 210 pounds.
What is the minimum weight a baby deer can be?
The minimum weight a baby deer can be is about 4 to 8 pounds.
What is the maximum weight a baby deer can be?
The maximum weight a baby deer can be is about 60 to 150 pounds.
How much does a baby deer weigh if it is starving?
A baby deer that is starving can weigh anywhere from 4 to 8 pounds.
