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<blockquote data-quote="Farmgirl" data-source="post: 298960" data-attributes="member: 832"><p>We used the plastic weaners on 2 calves and had similar experiences as others. One calf we left the weaner on for 7 weeks or so and never separated her from her mother. We checked it often to make sure it wasn't rubbing a sore. She never figured out how to suck. The cow has very short teats. I think that was key. No bawling. It was great!</p><p></p><p>The other calf was another story. He figured out how to suck pretty quick. We had to separate from the cow. This cow has longer teats than the first. Another factor was this cow wanted her calf to suck. The other cow didn't care. </p><p></p><p>All in all we will use the weaners again. Like others have said, if you put the weaner in for a couple of weeks then separate that is probably the best mix. Certainly lessens the bawling and stress of everyone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Farmgirl, post: 298960, member: 832"] We used the plastic weaners on 2 calves and had similar experiences as others. One calf we left the weaner on for 7 weeks or so and never separated her from her mother. We checked it often to make sure it wasn't rubbing a sore. She never figured out how to suck. The cow has very short teats. I think that was key. No bawling. It was great! The other calf was another story. He figured out how to suck pretty quick. We had to separate from the cow. This cow has longer teats than the first. Another factor was this cow wanted her calf to suck. The other cow didn't care. All in all we will use the weaners again. Like others have said, if you put the weaner in for a couple of weeks then separate that is probably the best mix. Certainly lessens the bawling and stress of everyone. [/QUOTE]
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