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He just quit eating milk
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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 191448" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>I would have to disagree with you Farmhand. Most calves on their mothers will drink 2 or more gallons a day (based on the yield from a typical beef type milk cow - and I do realize my basis is not real scientific and leaves a lot of room for variations.) I also realize that when it comes to milk replacer this sort of thing can get expensive, but it does seem to help avoid the 'bottle calf belly' syndrome. The younger the calf the more frequently I bottle them - 3 or 4 times a day if possible. Once they are eating grain and hay good, then I start cutting down on the milk gradually, the number of feedings, and increasing the hay and grain. I also don't wean them at 4 weeks, I feel that is just too young. So far, the extra I've put out in the way of milk replacer and time has paid off in growth and weight gained - the real test comes week after next (I think) when this calf will be sold.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 191448, member: 539"] I would have to disagree with you Farmhand. Most calves on their mothers will drink 2 or more gallons a day (based on the yield from a typical beef type milk cow - and I do realize my basis is not real scientific and leaves a lot of room for variations.) I also realize that when it comes to milk replacer this sort of thing can get expensive, but it does seem to help avoid the 'bottle calf belly' syndrome. The younger the calf the more frequently I bottle them - 3 or 4 times a day if possible. Once they are eating grain and hay good, then I start cutting down on the milk gradually, the number of feedings, and increasing the hay and grain. I also don't wean them at 4 weeks, I feel that is just too young. So far, the extra I've put out in the way of milk replacer and time has paid off in growth and weight gained - the real test comes week after next (I think) when this calf will be sold. [/QUOTE]
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