Key Technical Points for Raising and Managing Sika Deer Fawns

Sika deer have long been a special breeding project, but because the breeding costs are too high and the required breeding skills are demanding, not many people raise them. However, market demand for sika deer is now growing larger and larger, while the area of artificial breeding is too small, and a shortage of supply has begun to appear. What the editor wants to say is that although the breeding costs are very high, the profits after successful breeding are equally considerable. So today the editor brings you the management methods for sika deer fawns. Let's take a look below!

1. Fawn management

When a sika deer gives birth to a fawn, both the doe and the fawn are very weak. The fawn's body will be rather wet, mainly because fetal membranes still remain on it. Generally the doe will help the fawn by licking it so it dries faster, but we can also use artificial air-drying so the fawn can stand up and nurse as soon as possible. After wiping the fetal membranes off the fawn clean, the fawn can usually stand in about half an hour. However, note that the doe's milk is generally rather scant but relatively high in fat, so the fawn will nurse more frequently. When the fawn is nursing, pay attention to the clothing of the personnel; they must not carry relatively strong odors, otherwise it will have a relatively large impact on the fawn's nursing and growth.

2. Supplementary feeding

When the doe gives birth, accidents are hard to avoid, such as illness or death, and these problems result in insufficient breast milk for the fawn. At this time artificial supplementary feeding is needed, and we can use goat milk or milk powder for feeding. However, fresh goat milk is difficult to obtain during breeding, so milk powder is generally used for feeding. During feeding, note that the feeding amount should be determined according to the doe's milk supply and the fawn's feeding appetite. Generally, when the fawn grows to one month old, it can begin to be fed some forage appropriately. Do not feed too much at one time; increase the amount appropriately so the fawn gradually adapts.

3. Taming the fawn

When the fawn grows to about one month old, it needs appropriate taming and training. At feeding time, put an appropriate mixture of green grass and feed into the trough. Let the fawn gradually adapt and form a fixed feeding habit. When feeding, you can use a whistle or a fixed sound to attract the fawn to eat. This kind of taming and training can let the fawn gradually become independent, break away from its dependence on the doe, then promote the fawn's growth, allow the fawn to have an independent growing environment, and strengthen the fawn's quality.

4. Separate rearing

When the fawn grows to a certain size, the fawn and the doe should begin to be reared separately. But do not rush for quick results; this work must be carried out step by step, slowly separating the fawn and the doe for about one hour. Then, according to the fawn's growth and feeding condition, appropriately increase the separation time. If the fawn and the doe are directly separated for rearing all at once, not only will the doe lose body condition, but the fawn will also have a poor appetite, increasing the incidence of disease. During breeding, the raisers should appropriately interact more with the fawn to strengthen the fawn's dependence on people, which is beneficial for future breeding.

The above are the management methods for fawns when raising sika deer. Fawn management requires a certain level of breeding skill, otherwise the survival rate of the fawns will be reduced. What everyone needs to note is that although the fawn's food intake is small, its digestion speed is relatively fast, so we need to feed the fawn frequently and in small amounts. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it is helpful to everyone.