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geting cow to accept new calf
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<blockquote data-quote="randiliana" data-source="post: 996825" data-attributes="member: 2308"><p>A headgate, halter and a pair of hobbles. And some time. Usually we don't have too much trouble, but on average it takes 5-7 days for it to be a good solid pairing. For the first couple days we like to put the cow in the headgate and let the calf suck 2-3 times a day. After about 2 days, the cow's milk is through the calf good and it starts to smell 'right'. Then hobble her back legs together, and if she's really bad stick a halter on her so you can tie her up if needed. </p><p></p><p>The last couple years we haven't really even had to do much. If she wants a calf she will take it easy. Some will never take the calf...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="randiliana, post: 996825, member: 2308"] A headgate, halter and a pair of hobbles. And some time. Usually we don't have too much trouble, but on average it takes 5-7 days for it to be a good solid pairing. For the first couple days we like to put the cow in the headgate and let the calf suck 2-3 times a day. After about 2 days, the cow's milk is through the calf good and it starts to smell 'right'. Then hobble her back legs together, and if she's really bad stick a halter on her so you can tie her up if needed. The last couple years we haven't really even had to do much. If she wants a calf she will take it easy. Some will never take the calf... [/QUOTE]
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