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<blockquote data-quote="TCRanch" data-source="post: 1464566" data-attributes="member: 24027"><p>Mira sounds a lot like my Tator Tot, who was a preemie, weighing only 40 lbs (that's her in my lap/avatar pic). I was fortunate she had a caring mama but she couldn't stand or nurse. She was so tiny I couldn't even tube her because the ball on the end of the tube was too big so I used small, soft/pliable, clear rubber tube & pumped the colostrum/subsequent replacer from a bucket. Helped her gain strength by holding her between my legs in a standing position and continuing to support her while taking a few steps at a time. She was eventually able to nurse after I would stand her up but her mama wasn't producing much and because she also had the "floppy tongue" I supplemented with a bottle. As Dun mentioned, NO SOY. And keep in mind, Mira is a tiny baby so she won't eat & doesn't need as much - don't over-feed her.</p><p></p><p>As far as keeping her warm, you may want to try a calf coat or even a dog coat.</p><p></p><p>I know it's frustrating! But you're doing a great job! And at least Mira will take a bottle/able to suck. My only other suggestion is Vitamin B Complex for energy.</p><p></p><p>Tator Tot was able to join the herd when she was 6 weeks old. She still had balance issues but eventually grew out of it. And she's due with her 3rd calf in March!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TCRanch, post: 1464566, member: 24027"] Mira sounds a lot like my Tator Tot, who was a preemie, weighing only 40 lbs (that's her in my lap/avatar pic). I was fortunate she had a caring mama but she couldn't stand or nurse. She was so tiny I couldn't even tube her because the ball on the end of the tube was too big so I used small, soft/pliable, clear rubber tube & pumped the colostrum/subsequent replacer from a bucket. Helped her gain strength by holding her between my legs in a standing position and continuing to support her while taking a few steps at a time. She was eventually able to nurse after I would stand her up but her mama wasn't producing much and because she also had the "floppy tongue" I supplemented with a bottle. As Dun mentioned, NO SOY. And keep in mind, Mira is a tiny baby so she won't eat & doesn't need as much - don't over-feed her. As far as keeping her warm, you may want to try a calf coat or even a dog coat. I know it's frustrating! But you're doing a great job! And at least Mira will take a bottle/able to suck. My only other suggestion is Vitamin B Complex for energy. Tator Tot was able to join the herd when she was 6 weeks old. She still had balance issues but eventually grew out of it. And she's due with her 3rd calf in March! [/QUOTE]
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