> If you was these calves to turn
> into something nice, I would feed
> them on the bottle till they reach
> a minimum of 120 days, feeding 2
> quarts of milk replacer 2x a day,
> or 1.5 quarts 3x a day if you have
> the time and energy. Get them on
> feed as quick as you can and keep
> them on feed till the are 150
> days, they if they have grown
> well, and have been wormed and
> vaccinated turn them out on
> pasture, but I would still feed
> them 5-10 pounds of a grower
> ration each for another 4-6
> monthes,and provide a good quality
> loose mineral. If I were keeping
> them, if not then don't worry with
> it.
If you feed milk replacer for 120 days, you will have $100 or more in milk replacer and a lot of work. No doubt you will have a happier calf, but dun and I have a happier banker.
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