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Need advice on 3day old bull calf being bottle fed
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<blockquote data-quote="Alice" data-source="post: 300467" data-attributes="member: 3873"><p>OK, Joy, I'll come clean...I have been known to feed 2 1/2 to 3 bottles a day to the bigger calves. What can I say... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> </p><p></p><p>And, Kelly, I think what you do is particularly appropriate. It's been almost 1/2 year since I raised bottle babies, other than the odd one here and there. Yes, I've definitely been known to run back thru, especially on hot days, and if the calf is interested, feed it some electrolytes. Whew, glad I came clean. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>Just make certain that you don't overfeed the calf at one feeding...and if the calf appears full, or gets full before the bottle is gone at the extra feeding, don't force the issue. At least wait 4 hours between...just my 2 cents.</p><p></p><p>Alice</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alice, post: 300467, member: 3873"] OK, Joy, I'll come clean...I have been known to feed 2 1/2 to 3 bottles a day to the bigger calves. What can I say... :P And, Kelly, I think what you do is particularly appropriate. It's been almost 1/2 year since I raised bottle babies, other than the odd one here and there. Yes, I've definitely been known to run back thru, especially on hot days, and if the calf is interested, feed it some electrolytes. Whew, glad I came clean. :D Just make certain that you don't overfeed the calf at one feeding...and if the calf appears full, or gets full before the bottle is gone at the extra feeding, don't force the issue. At least wait 4 hours between...just my 2 cents. Alice [/QUOTE]
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