When should mama go out to pasture with baby?

Fangeddeer

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My doe had her baby last night, should she go out to pasture? Or should she stay in her stall?
 

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Because she had less than desirable kidding, I'd keep her in about 2 days. To bond with kid and to watch her for any issues. Then, observe well for few days of pasture activity....😊....she'll then be ok.
 
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I would say keep her in her stall with the baby... Especially so they can bond well. Had a ewe (not a doe, I know, but similar) who did not bond well with lamb and the lamb was always being kicked when it wanted milk [PROBLEM!]
she’s had 4 births so far, I think only one was meant to happen. But this will be her last, considering it wasn’t even suppose to happen Haha

But she’s being a real good mama, but also knows the dangerous between safe including humans and animals. Seems I’m the only one she was comfortable being around when she was birthing
 

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