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feeding orphaned 3 week old heifer
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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 159206" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>Might try a sheep nipple. It's smaller and easier for them to nurse while they are making the transition from mother to bottle. I've used it in your situation with good results. Bez is right, you need to get some milk down this calf - 3 weeks old is to young to wean. Whatever method you can get to work, don't hit her with a full bottle or you will probably have a case of scours on your hands. Give her small amounts several times during the day, gradually increasing the amount until she is back up to the full 2 quarts at each feeding (I usually - depending on the circumstances - give a pint per feeding and increase by a pint a day. I watch the calf closely and if the manure becomes loose, I back it off for another day). Also, make sure your milk replacer is at least 20% fat and 20% protien - 22% is better. Just my thoughts.</p><p></p><p>PS Milkmaid should be on here pretty soon, she is the resident expert at bottle babies.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 159206, member: 539"] Might try a sheep nipple. It's smaller and easier for them to nurse while they are making the transition from mother to bottle. I've used it in your situation with good results. Bez is right, you need to get some milk down this calf - 3 weeks old is to young to wean. Whatever method you can get to work, don't hit her with a full bottle or you will probably have a case of scours on your hands. Give her small amounts several times during the day, gradually increasing the amount until she is back up to the full 2 quarts at each feeding (I usually - depending on the circumstances - give a pint per feeding and increase by a pint a day. I watch the calf closely and if the manure becomes loose, I back it off for another day). Also, make sure your milk replacer is at least 20% fat and 20% protien - 22% is better. Just my thoughts. PS Milkmaid should be on here pretty soon, she is the resident expert at bottle babies. [/QUOTE]
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