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<blockquote data-quote="tim1970" data-source="post: 472871" data-attributes="member: 2349"><p>My two holstein bulls are now 9 weeks old, and off the bottle. I am feeding them 3 - 4 lbs of calf starter each per day, along with free choice hay and clean water. I plan to have each one cut and de-horned within the next month. With that said, here are my questions...</p><p></p><p>1. Should I be giving loose mineral now that they are off the replacer?</p><p>2. Is it time for any vaccinations/dewormer? If so which vaccinations?</p><p>3. Am I feeding them enough starter?</p><p></p><p>My plan is to feed them starter until they are 3 months old, then switch to some type of calf grower feed. I figure to feed them</p><p>4 - 5 lbs of grain per day along with hay. Does this seem like a good plan? Should I steady increase the amount of grain as they grow?</p><p></p><p>Also, will this be enough protein for them, or should I supplement with cattle cubes or a protein tub?</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p><p></p><p>Tim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tim1970, post: 472871, member: 2349"] My two holstein bulls are now 9 weeks old, and off the bottle. I am feeding them 3 - 4 lbs of calf starter each per day, along with free choice hay and clean water. I plan to have each one cut and de-horned within the next month. With that said, here are my questions... 1. Should I be giving loose mineral now that they are off the replacer? 2. Is it time for any vaccinations/dewormer? If so which vaccinations? 3. Am I feeding them enough starter? My plan is to feed them starter until they are 3 months old, then switch to some type of calf grower feed. I figure to feed them 4 - 5 lbs of grain per day along with hay. Does this seem like a good plan? Should I steady increase the amount of grain as they grow? Also, will this be enough protein for them, or should I supplement with cattle cubes or a protein tub? Thanks Tim [/QUOTE]
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