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Calf question... Im a noob
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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 237346" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>If I'm reading your post correctly, the calf is now 8 weeks old. Getting an 8 week old calf onto a bottle is going to be very challenging at the very least! Plus, this is usually the age that bottle calves are weaned, so I would go with a good calf starter. Brock is right that grass is better but, if that is not possible, provide good quality grass hay along with a little good alfalfa for added protein - little (I would start with about a 1/4-1/2" flake once a day) being the key word here for the alfalfa - you don't want a bloat situation. Gradually increase the alfalfa until the hay is 50% good grass and 50% alfalfa. You might also want to consider sprinkling dry milk replacer on his/her starter for added nutrition. I wish you the best with your calf!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 237346, member: 539"] If I'm reading your post correctly, the calf is now 8 weeks old. Getting an 8 week old calf onto a bottle is going to be very challenging at the very least! Plus, this is usually the age that bottle calves are weaned, so I would go with a good calf starter. Brock is right that grass is better but, if that is not possible, provide good quality grass hay along with a little good alfalfa for added protein - little (I would start with about a 1/4-1/2" flake once a day) being the key word here for the alfalfa - you don't want a bloat situation. Gradually increase the alfalfa until the hay is 50% good grass and 50% alfalfa. You might also want to consider sprinkling dry milk replacer on his/her starter for added nutrition. I wish you the best with your calf! [/QUOTE]
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