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<blockquote data-quote="Wisteria Farms" data-source="post: 438863" data-attributes="member: 6734"><p>Highnews1....I'm no expert BUT since you asked the question and I don't see an answer yet I'll give it a go. A lot of people here are going to poopoo giving the calf more because its going to cost you a lot in milk replacer BUT... if you're like me and don't really care then go ahead. </p><p></p><p>What I would do (based on the fact that she's only 2 weeks old) is, feed in the a.m., feed when you get home from work, and then feed again before going to bed. Try to spread out the 3 feedings as much as possible. WATCH FOR "the scoots". But keep in mind, they associate you with food (as momma) so they're going to bawl at you. Some of that you just have to give her a little scratch under the chin and say "its not time yet... go munch a little hay!" What was her birthweight? Also, have these three things available at all times (water, fresh starter grain and fresh hay). The earlier they get started on the grain and hay the better it is on their system. Little bits early on is good for them. </p><p></p><p>Once she's eating a healthy amount of grain, you can slack off on so many bottles but keep in mind, all those bottles may make her not WANT her grain and you really need to get that started. I'm only recommending the addition of a third bottle because she may be a big girl and truly hungry which is why I asked her BW. I would only do the third bottle for a couple/few weeks...your goal is to get her on the grain & hay. I hope this helps.... no matter what though, always use your EYES to assess how she's doing. Her weight should look good... use the pictures of other calves on this board to give you an idea as to what "healthy" should look like. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wisteria Farms, post: 438863, member: 6734"] Highnews1....I'm no expert BUT since you asked the question and I don't see an answer yet I'll give it a go. A lot of people here are going to poopoo giving the calf more because its going to cost you a lot in milk replacer BUT... if you're like me and don't really care then go ahead. What I would do (based on the fact that she's only 2 weeks old) is, feed in the a.m., feed when you get home from work, and then feed again before going to bed. Try to spread out the 3 feedings as much as possible. WATCH FOR "the scoots". But keep in mind, they associate you with food (as momma) so they're going to bawl at you. Some of that you just have to give her a little scratch under the chin and say "its not time yet... go munch a little hay!" What was her birthweight? Also, have these three things available at all times (water, fresh starter grain and fresh hay). The earlier they get started on the grain and hay the better it is on their system. Little bits early on is good for them. Once she's eating a healthy amount of grain, you can slack off on so many bottles but keep in mind, all those bottles may make her not WANT her grain and you really need to get that started. I'm only recommending the addition of a third bottle because she may be a big girl and truly hungry which is why I asked her BW. I would only do the third bottle for a couple/few weeks...your goal is to get her on the grain & hay. I hope this helps.... no matter what though, always use your EYES to assess how she's doing. Her weight should look good... use the pictures of other calves on this board to give you an idea as to what "healthy" should look like. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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