colleen
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We have a new cow, new to us, who had a baby 2 days ago. This is her 2nd calf. She will be 4 in March. Did everything right until today. Did not notice her nurse her baby today so we brought into front lot. First day she did just fine. Cleaned, nursed and stayed by it. This evening baby looks great. Alert. Was laying down. Mom ate some feed and hay. Baby got up to nurse. Moms bag was really big but early in day we saw that front quarter had been nursed. Baby went for same quarter, mom kicked at her. Baby kept trying mom kept kicking and moving away. Would not let her nurse. It was getting dark. I was watching from shop. Well, mom then laid down!! So I hurried up and grabbed some feed and ran out there so she would get up. She did but baby did not try again. Just laid down. My husband is at work tonight. Won't be home till early morn. Will baby be ok till then??? We will have to put cow in chute. Would you milk cow some till she is relieved a little, let out and let baby try or would you let baby try to nurse while cow is in chute?? Mom also is limping on back right leg. I'm thinking sciatic nerve. How long before we should be concerned about that? Hoof looks ok. This is her second calf and we do not know how she behaved with her first baby. It is obvious that her bag is full and uncomfortable.. Her teets are not overly big. Baby latched on fine and tail would start to wag and she would jerk away or kick. Appreciate some advice!!
Thanks
Colleen
Thanks
Colleen