I Izee New member Joined Mar 13, 2011 Messages 3 Mar 13, 2011 #1 Hi, How long does a cow stay fresh to take on an orphan calf? We have a cow who lost her calf 3 weeks ago and today we have a leppy calf. Is it too late to try?
Hi, How long does a cow stay fresh to take on an orphan calf? We have a cow who lost her calf 3 weeks ago and today we have a leppy calf. Is it too late to try?
dun Well-known member Joined Dec 28, 2003 Messages 47,334 City & State/Province MO Ozarks Mar 13, 2011 #2 Not too late to try but it is to have much success
OP OP I Izee New member Joined Mar 13, 2011 Messages 3 Mar 13, 2011 #3 Worth a try, then? She's still sniffing other calves and mothering them but her bag is down---
dun Well-known member Joined Dec 28, 2003 Messages 47,334 City & State/Province MO Ozarks Mar 13, 2011 #4 She may come back into some milk but I doubt it would be enough to raise a calf
R randiliana Well-known member Joined Aug 24, 2005 Messages 4,807 City & State/Province Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 13, 2011 #5 I agree, 3 weeks is getting out there. Could happen but not likely.
OP OP I Izee New member Joined Mar 13, 2011 Messages 3 Mar 13, 2011 #6 Afraid you're right. Thanks for the input!
