StrawD0g
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I recently got two bottle calves from a local auction. One of them has taken to the bottle perfectly after coaxing him with some high-fructose corn syrup. However, our other calf will not suckle. He mouths and chews the nipple but doesn't suck. I tried the high-fructose corn syrup method with him too but it's not working.
What tips do y'all have to try to get him to suckle?
He's on the thinner side so I am concerned, .
We do have a tube bag if we need to go that far. He has been drinking water and eating the hay we provided him with. He is no more than 8 weeks old. His waste has been solid too.
What tips do y'all have to try to get him to suckle?
He's on the thinner side so I am concerned, .
We do have a tube bag if we need to go that far. He has been drinking water and eating the hay we provided him with. He is no more than 8 weeks old. His waste has been solid too.