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<blockquote data-quote="Gale Seddon" data-source="post: 67926" data-attributes="member: 53"><p>It really helps if you have a small pen to keep him in while you're training him...I get the weanling in our pen (about 20x30) and put a halter on it (I usually have to use the headgate so I can put the halter on, unless the calf is friendly enough that I can get it on while his head's in the grain bucket). Be careful that the halter isn't too loose or too tight. I snap a cotton lead rope on the halter and let the calf boink around on its own with the halter and lead rope...when it calms down, I give the calf its grain and slowly get hold of the lead rope...then I'll pick up the bucket and move it and "lead" the calf to it...do this a few times. They're usually so focused on the grain that they follow the bucket to get another bite. We leave the rope on for a few days so there's something to get hold of, even if it gets muddy and nasty. </p><p></p><p>After you do this (a few consecutive days maybe?), and the animal's actually leading a bit, go a little farther each time between bites. When he's no used to this, you can try tying the calf to a stout fence post in the pen for a few minutes...(use a quick release knot and don't leave the calf on its own!) Yes, they'll pull and tug but soon figure out that it's useless. When he calms down, give a little grain or a treat. Gradually increase the length of time the animal's tied to the post. You can start to run your hands over the animal, cbe careful around the legs (hind legs have a long reach/kick), talk calmly to it. Give another treat after they let you do this. Next step, maybe try brushing the calf too (remember, all this feels very strange to them when they're not used to being handled and they are afraid of it). Important to stay calm and slow, no sudden moves, no shouting (if you have to swear, do it in a normal tone).</p><p></p><p>It all takes time and repetition. What I do may be too slow for some people, but it works for us. When ours catch onto "treats," they come right over for them; when I train them, though, I make sure they earn that treat, even if it's standing tied for five minutes. And once they learn to lead, stand tied, be brushed and handled, they don't forget it! And it's really nice to be able to lead an animal out of the pen, to a different pasture, into the trailer, or even down the road. </p><p> </p><p>Your son is young, so probably needs adult supervision and help to do this initially. Oh, and never wrap the end of the rope around your hand! Better to let the animal get away than to get dragged. You have a couple of weeks to do this and you'd be surprised how fast they learn!</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps get you started.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gale Seddon, post: 67926, member: 53"] It really helps if you have a small pen to keep him in while you're training him...I get the weanling in our pen (about 20x30) and put a halter on it (I usually have to use the headgate so I can put the halter on, unless the calf is friendly enough that I can get it on while his head's in the grain bucket). Be careful that the halter isn't too loose or too tight. I snap a cotton lead rope on the halter and let the calf boink around on its own with the halter and lead rope...when it calms down, I give the calf its grain and slowly get hold of the lead rope...then I'll pick up the bucket and move it and "lead" the calf to it...do this a few times. They're usually so focused on the grain that they follow the bucket to get another bite. We leave the rope on for a few days so there's something to get hold of, even if it gets muddy and nasty. After you do this (a few consecutive days maybe?), and the animal's actually leading a bit, go a little farther each time between bites. When he's no used to this, you can try tying the calf to a stout fence post in the pen for a few minutes...(use a quick release knot and don't leave the calf on its own!) Yes, they'll pull and tug but soon figure out that it's useless. When he calms down, give a little grain or a treat. Gradually increase the length of time the animal's tied to the post. You can start to run your hands over the animal, cbe careful around the legs (hind legs have a long reach/kick), talk calmly to it. Give another treat after they let you do this. Next step, maybe try brushing the calf too (remember, all this feels very strange to them when they're not used to being handled and they are afraid of it). Important to stay calm and slow, no sudden moves, no shouting (if you have to swear, do it in a normal tone). It all takes time and repetition. What I do may be too slow for some people, but it works for us. When ours catch onto "treats," they come right over for them; when I train them, though, I make sure they earn that treat, even if it's standing tied for five minutes. And once they learn to lead, stand tied, be brushed and handled, they don't forget it! And it's really nice to be able to lead an animal out of the pen, to a different pasture, into the trailer, or even down the road. Your son is young, so probably needs adult supervision and help to do this initially. Oh, and never wrap the end of the rope around your hand! Better to let the animal get away than to get dragged. You have a couple of weeks to do this and you'd be surprised how fast they learn! Hope this helps get you started. [/QUOTE]
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