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<blockquote data-quote="chippie" data-source="post: 1011926" data-attributes="member: 5644"><p>When he falls down, cover his nose with your hands so that he can't get any air. He'll hop back up ASAP. </p><p></p><p>You might want to check your halter. Rope halters will get tight around the nose when pulled on it. Some calves won't tolerate it. You may need to tie a knot in it so that it doesn't squeeze so tightly on his nose.</p><p></p><p>Personally, if he were mine, I would tie him up in a stall (low enough that he can lay down, but short enough that he can't get tangled up) 24/7. Have his water source outside where you have to lead him to it.</p><p>Once you get him to the water. Tie him up for a little bit so that he will drink. While he is drinking, clean his pen and put his feed tub next to where you tie him.</p><p>Lead him back to his feed. Be sure to pick up the pan when he is through eating. Do this twice daily. We have halter broke 2 year old Hereford bulls using this method. Good luck.</p><p></p><p>Just a quick question. Is he a dairy steer?</p><p></p><p>Do this twice daily. It may take several weeks, but he will associate going with your son with good things. Right now, leading means bad stuff and he is resisting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chippie, post: 1011926, member: 5644"] When he falls down, cover his nose with your hands so that he can't get any air. He'll hop back up ASAP. You might want to check your halter. Rope halters will get tight around the nose when pulled on it. Some calves won't tolerate it. You may need to tie a knot in it so that it doesn't squeeze so tightly on his nose. Personally, if he were mine, I would tie him up in a stall (low enough that he can lay down, but short enough that he can't get tangled up) 24/7. Have his water source outside where you have to lead him to it. Once you get him to the water. Tie him up for a little bit so that he will drink. While he is drinking, clean his pen and put his feed tub next to where you tie him. Lead him back to his feed. Be sure to pick up the pan when he is through eating. Do this twice daily. We have halter broke 2 year old Hereford bulls using this method. Good luck. Just a quick question. Is he a dairy steer? Do this twice daily. It may take several weeks, but he will associate going with your son with good things. Right now, leading means bad stuff and he is resisting. [/QUOTE]
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