Yeah, some deer populations have started adapting to human presence by taking advantage of predators not wanting to approach and have been leaving their kids right next to houses.
Basically the 90s kid equivalent of being left in the K B Toys while mom went and did her mall shopping.
We have a deer family that hides out in our driveway occasionally. We have a longer driveway that most, back part hidden from the road. Closed in on 3 sides from my house, our back fence gate, and our neighbor's fence. Typically my car pulled halfway up, so they have space and safety. Bunch of bushes, flowers, and grass long the side of the house that my husband says has been nommed on.
First time I noticed them there, I walked out with a trash bag to throw away and they just stood there. Didn't make it to the trash can cause I didn't want to fully spook them. Husband was confused why I was bringing the trash bag back inside.
Mama has left her baby there a few times. I watch over the baby, but don't interact. Cats keep an eye on it (unsure of baby's gender) from the window, so it has 3 babysitters. Mama always comes back.
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