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    Update on Fritzie the Shorthorn Heifer Calf

    Thank you :). Yes, she was orphaned when she was a few hours old. She is lacking nothing, grass, lots of ration, hay in the evening and access to fresh water at all times. Got lots of compliments from local farmers :)!
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    Update on Fritzie the Shorthorn Heifer Calf

    She will be 3 months tomorrow and is thriving! I am weaning her slowly and she eats grass, ration etc. What ya all think?
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    Shorthorn Heifer Calf

    Thank God! I only got dog clippers and even then the dogs mostly end up looking like punks! She loves being brushed, I am using horse brushes for her and every now and then I rub her down with straw. She's a right little madame and I am very strict with her re rubbing her head on me and so on.
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    Shorthorn Heifer Calf

    Clip?!? I don't want to show her, I simply don't know if she would be good enough, I just want a "tame" cow :lol: . The advice I am getting on here is priceless, thank you all so much!!
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    Shorthorn Heifer Calf

    Thank you for the sound advice, I have started with her 2 days ago and she doesn't seem to mind my putting the halter on (I fashioned one out of soft ropes).
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    Shorthorn Heifer Calf

    Thank you so very much, Jeanne! Much appreciated!! Lol to the donkey idea, I've got a full jack, I am not sure that would go down well with him ;).
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    Shorthorn Heifer Calf

    Hi, I've got a one week old Shorthorn heifer calf which I am raising with the bottle since her mom died. I would like to halter train her and have several questions: - when is the best time to start with it? - would it be ok if I used a foal head collar for starters as I cannot get a proper...
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