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<blockquote data-quote="milkmaid" data-source="post: 673762" data-attributes="member: 852"><p>To answer the question that's been brought up... calf does get around pretty well, but he cannot bear weight on the leg while moving, and only uses it for balance at a standstill. Those of you who have tried to raise calves with only 3 good legs will realize that they're fine while they're small, but the bigger they get the more stress is placed on the good leg - causing damage and pain - and they rarely are comfortable as they age/grow.</p><p></p><p>Mostly he's just an interesting project though. (And I think he's turning into a pet. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />) I'm hoping maybe I'll have the opportunity to watch the surgery. I've seen some orthopedic surgeries, but nothing like this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="milkmaid, post: 673762, member: 852"] To answer the question that's been brought up... calf does get around pretty well, but he cannot bear weight on the leg while moving, and only uses it for balance at a standstill. Those of you who have tried to raise calves with only 3 good legs will realize that they're fine while they're small, but the bigger they get the more stress is placed on the good leg - causing damage and pain - and they rarely are comfortable as they age/grow. Mostly he's just an interesting project though. (And I think he's turning into a pet. :P) I'm hoping maybe I'll have the opportunity to watch the surgery. I've seen some orthopedic surgeries, but nothing like this. [/QUOTE]
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