Mcp220
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Me again - Sorry! The babies are now close to 3 weeks old. I just have a couple of questions, that I probably already know the answers to, but need reminding or at least reassurance... Everyone is doing fairly well, EXCEPT: # 2 JUST started with some slightly runny poop. Not terrible, but enough to start concern. Of course this is only our 2nd time around with the bottle calves, so we question ourselves regularly.
My first question is - Should we started treating for scours NOW?? Before it gets that far? If yes, should we just go with the pepto stuff or is there a pill or other medication that would work better to nip it now? All 4 babies are separate, so I don;t think we need to worry about it spreading.
Should we give them the 1st dose of 8-way shot now? Or wait until they are 6-8 weeks? I know they will need the booster 4-6 weeks out or at weening.
If they are taking a little grain at feeding, they are not too young, correct? We've got some great eaters and they all went right for the calf starter yesterday. I just don't want to have any issue with stomach development and such.
What do you all suggest for immunizations, ages, etc?
I will be calling the vet next week as well, but sometimes it helps to hear it from people who have the experience as well! Thank you all in advance! I feel like it;s been going way too easy compared to our last bunch - That makes me nervous!!
My first question is - Should we started treating for scours NOW?? Before it gets that far? If yes, should we just go with the pepto stuff or is there a pill or other medication that would work better to nip it now? All 4 babies are separate, so I don;t think we need to worry about it spreading.
Should we give them the 1st dose of 8-way shot now? Or wait until they are 6-8 weeks? I know they will need the booster 4-6 weeks out or at weening.
If they are taking a little grain at feeding, they are not too young, correct? We've got some great eaters and they all went right for the calf starter yesterday. I just don't want to have any issue with stomach development and such.
What do you all suggest for immunizations, ages, etc?
I will be calling the vet next week as well, but sometimes it helps to hear it from people who have the experience as well! Thank you all in advance! I feel like it;s been going way too easy compared to our last bunch - That makes me nervous!!