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<blockquote data-quote="dun" data-source="post: 25850" data-attributes="member: 34"><p>The replacers that I'm familiar with run 2 cups per 2 quarts, but the measuring cup that comes with the replacer will be properly calibrated for their product. You can give them too much, but that isn't a real big problem as much as under feeding is. Within reason of course. Most replacers call for 3-4 pints twice a day for small breeds, 4-5 pints twice a day for large breeds. I've just alwasy arbitrarily set 85 lbs as the break point between large and small, but usually just go with 2 quarts twice a day. If the little bugger is 100+ I'ld sure go with the 5 pints. I'm also assuming this is a high quality replacer, i.e. milk and milk byproducts as the primary ingredients rather then plant based.</p><p>I'm also a believer in weaning bottle calves early, 6-8 weeks as long as they are eating adequate grain.</p><p></p><p>dun</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dun, post: 25850, member: 34"] The replacers that I'm familiar with run 2 cups per 2 quarts, but the measuring cup that comes with the replacer will be properly calibrated for their product. You can give them too much, but that isn't a real big problem as much as under feeding is. Within reason of course. Most replacers call for 3-4 pints twice a day for small breeds, 4-5 pints twice a day for large breeds. I've just alwasy arbitrarily set 85 lbs as the break point between large and small, but usually just go with 2 quarts twice a day. If the little bugger is 100+ I'ld sure go with the 5 pints. I'm also assuming this is a high quality replacer, i.e. milk and milk byproducts as the primary ingredients rather then plant based. I'm also a believer in weaning bottle calves early, 6-8 weeks as long as they are eating adequate grain. dun [/QUOTE]
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