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I only feed 2 times a day, exactly on schedule. Maybe if it's sub-zero temps, I'll do a mid-day extra feeding. I always have grain, water and a small amount of good quality hay in front of them. They get curious and nibble on it, plus I think if they feel like they need the roughage, they'll eat...

A good buddy of mine has a nurse cow he's taken calves off of, and he continues to milk her. He's dumping a lot of it. Could we freeze it for future use? I've got a big deep freeze sitting idle in the garage now, so I've got the space. not sure if frrezing and thawing would damage the nutrition...

I use ProBios, mainly. Easy to dispense, use, but a bit pricey.As far as I'm concerned, well worth the extra cost. An old-timer once told me he used to mix in a quart of just plain yougurt in with each mixed bucket and let sit for a couple hours. Don't know if it worked, but couldn't hurt I...

Grain and water from day one. They get interested just looking at it. I use a 17% calf-starter, probiotics, and top quality milk replacer, costs more but have much healthier calves, and wean earlier. They get past the "hump" just after weaning and pack on 3 pounds a day easily.

I do much better selling them just past weaning. Like to have them at about 200-225 pounds, and I have regular buyers fighting over mine! I demand top dollar, but sell top quality, and people pay. I have a flat rate purchase price set up with the dairy, and take all their bull calves. $80 each...