I need help. I have a calf that was born on Aug. 13th, 2008. She drank from her
mom only a couple of days and then we don't know what happened but she was found almost dead. I force feed her a few days until she finally started drinking.
She now drinks about 3 quarts twice a day. My problem is that she will not have anything to do with the calf starter. She does nibble on grass. I have tried mixing the calf starter with milk in a pan but she does not want it.Is it possible to mix the
food in a bottle and cut the nipple larger? I have never raised a calf in my life.
We want to take her back to the pasture but we are not sure if she is strong enough. Any help would be appreciated.
Sheila
mom only a couple of days and then we don't know what happened but she was found almost dead. I force feed her a few days until she finally started drinking.
She now drinks about 3 quarts twice a day. My problem is that she will not have anything to do with the calf starter. She does nibble on grass. I have tried mixing the calf starter with milk in a pan but she does not want it.Is it possible to mix the
food in a bottle and cut the nipple larger? I have never raised a calf in my life.
We want to take her back to the pasture but we are not sure if she is strong enough. Any help would be appreciated.
Sheila