Does seem to regard the vicinity of the house as a relatively safe environment. We are not a threat, and predators such as coyotes and dogs generally keep their distance from human habitation.
In any case, it's not unusual for a doe to drop the kids off somewhere around the house for an hour or two while they go off foraging and scouting - or perhaps even having a little nap themself!
These fawns began feeling quite sleepy as they waited for mom's return.
Here are the same fawns with mom, some weeks later.
Alertness 201
Stay Alert! Just like mom showed us
Yeow! Exit stage right!
