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<blockquote data-quote="AAOK" data-source="post: 62455" data-attributes="member: 861"><p>Here is our method which has always worked even with a larger calf. </p><p></p><p>1. As several posts stated, have him in an enclosed pen. Use a regular, nylon rope halter and tie him so he can get up and down (about 24" slack).</p><p>2. Leave him tied for two or three days. Feed and water him in place twice a day. During feeding and any other time permitting, rub all over him, talk to him, pet him on the nose and head. If he is too jumpy, rup all over him (including legs) with a straw broom. If he kicks, keep rubbing until he stops.</p><p>3. After a few days, when it's time to feed, put the feed pan about eight feet away. Untie him, with the rope still around the rail and slide him down to the feed. (this will allow you to easily stop him should he try to bolt) When he has finished, slide him again to the water.</p><p>4. When you are confident that he is ready to lead, walk him to his feed about ten feet. Take one step at a time if necessary.</p><p></p><p>When he learns there is a reward at the end of the rope, he should be fine. The key ingredients are patience and kindness. Never let him break your cool. If you start to get frustrated and get too hard on the halter, he will probably let you know who is stronger. </p><p></p><p>Good Luck! :lol:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AAOK, post: 62455, member: 861"] Here is our method which has always worked even with a larger calf. 1. As several posts stated, have him in an enclosed pen. Use a regular, nylon rope halter and tie him so he can get up and down (about 24" slack). 2. Leave him tied for two or three days. Feed and water him in place twice a day. During feeding and any other time permitting, rub all over him, talk to him, pet him on the nose and head. If he is too jumpy, rup all over him (including legs) with a straw broom. If he kicks, keep rubbing until he stops. 3. After a few days, when it's time to feed, put the feed pan about eight feet away. Untie him, with the rope still around the rail and slide him down to the feed. (this will allow you to easily stop him should he try to bolt) When he has finished, slide him again to the water. 4. When you are confident that he is ready to lead, walk him to his feed about ten feet. Take one step at a time if necessary. When he learns there is a reward at the end of the rope, he should be fine. The key ingredients are patience and kindness. Never let him break your cool. If you start to get frustrated and get too hard on the halter, he will probably let you know who is stronger. Good Luck! :lol: [/QUOTE]
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