I just watched 3 spotted fawns romping in our back yard while their Mama
watched over them.  My family has had this pleasure on several occasions, but
this was my first.  They play around a lot, chase each other, eat our bushes
and flowers and are really something to watch.  I think it must be unusual
for deer to have triplets - anyone know?  

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Mcpoz, I really dont think that a Doe would have triplets, they dont even
have twins...I am sure there are instances where it has happened.
I am an experienced Hunter and have seen this often where one Doe will be
off with three or even four Fawns.  Alot of times there will be other
Doe's off in the distance. behind a tree line or in a wooded area along
with a few Bucks.

I thought does *usually* had twins.

Bubu & katie - this "Mom" is in our backyard as a regular visitor to our salt
block and the 3 spotted fawns are also always with her.  We see no signs of
other adult deer.  

Im not saying that there is definately any other deer around..im just speaking
from my experience...I've been in the woods hunting with a partner not more
than 20 feet away from me...what i thouhgt was the only deer in front of me
..was only one of many as the rest were in front of my partner...

A mature female white-tailed deer *usually* has twins; yearling females
usually have only one. (From A. Kurta, _Mammals of the Great Lakes
Region_, 1995).

And ther you have it..thanks for shedding some light on our confusion Rane

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