 Rumination is a critical part of development in the fawn’ life, and this develops about 2 to 3 weeks into the fawns life.Females initiate the weaning periods for the fawn which lasts about 20 days; 3 to 4 weeks late the fawn will start to follow its mother, and they will finally rejoin the herd together.The mother frequently licks the fawn's anal area to stimulate suckling, urination, and defecation which is a critical part of the development of the fawn.