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<blockquote data-quote="rockridgecattle" data-source="post: 710197" data-attributes="member: 6198"><p>Agree with Randi. In our area, it takes atleast 4-6 weeks for the animal to get back up to the weight it was pre weaning. Then add another few weeks to allow for gain in hopes to recoup the costs of weaning. I do not know if it is cause of our climate and fall weather but that is the nature or our beast. A calf in this country can loose in around the 50lb mark give or take, depending on the added stresses like inclement weather. Then add in the time it takes them to get on to hay without momma, drinking from a fount rather than a dug out. </p><p>If we were to take before, during, and after photos of the 6 week process, I think those of you in different climates might better understand... There is a marked difference in calf. You would be able to see it in the hind quarters, shoulders, and in the coat. There is a noticable difference. If we keep a few back and if i have time maybe it is a project I will work on.</p><p>We always feed hay for a couple of weeks before weaning so the mommas can teach them it's ok to eat. Our hope is that it lessens the stress of going from pasture to hay.</p><p>For us, it is cheaper to wean on the truck than it is in the pens, especially if you do not have a full pot load.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rockridgecattle, post: 710197, member: 6198"] Agree with Randi. In our area, it takes atleast 4-6 weeks for the animal to get back up to the weight it was pre weaning. Then add another few weeks to allow for gain in hopes to recoup the costs of weaning. I do not know if it is cause of our climate and fall weather but that is the nature or our beast. A calf in this country can loose in around the 50lb mark give or take, depending on the added stresses like inclement weather. Then add in the time it takes them to get on to hay without momma, drinking from a fount rather than a dug out. If we were to take before, during, and after photos of the 6 week process, I think those of you in different climates might better understand... There is a marked difference in calf. You would be able to see it in the hind quarters, shoulders, and in the coat. There is a noticable difference. If we keep a few back and if i have time maybe it is a project I will work on. We always feed hay for a couple of weeks before weaning so the mommas can teach them it's ok to eat. Our hope is that it lessens the stress of going from pasture to hay. For us, it is cheaper to wean on the truck than it is in the pens, especially if you do not have a full pot load. [/QUOTE]
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