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One day old calf can't walk
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<blockquote data-quote="Tom D" data-source="post: 161549" data-attributes="member: 2406"><p>Well, thanks for telling me so I know at least. It was about 24 hours after birth when we got her mamma's milk in her. I did get her to feed off her mother today. It only took 10 minutes to get her in the chute using a cube or two as bait vs. over an hour of trying to force her in like yesterday.</p><p></p><p>I can't count on it being that easy every time though. Of course I have to help hold the calf up while she drinks and sometimes guide her to the teat. I hit all 4 and pulled the calf off when I felt like she had enough though she didn't agree. Watching that tail wag while she sucked the milk down was almost rewarding enough to make up from being peed on and pooped on while helping her nurse.... almost.</p><p></p><p>Here is a question, should I get her up as much as possible and walk her around or should I leave it to the calf to try to get it's legs going on it's own.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for tellling me to not let the calf not drink too much. It makes sense. How much/how often should it be fed?</p><p></p><p>Lastly, it is supposed to rain monday. Normally I wouldn't think twice about a cow/calf being exposed to the elements, but I am wondering if I should make a shelter for it since it will be on the ground.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tom D, post: 161549, member: 2406"] Well, thanks for telling me so I know at least. It was about 24 hours after birth when we got her mamma's milk in her. I did get her to feed off her mother today. It only took 10 minutes to get her in the chute using a cube or two as bait vs. over an hour of trying to force her in like yesterday. I can't count on it being that easy every time though. Of course I have to help hold the calf up while she drinks and sometimes guide her to the teat. I hit all 4 and pulled the calf off when I felt like she had enough though she didn't agree. Watching that tail wag while she sucked the milk down was almost rewarding enough to make up from being peed on and pooped on while helping her nurse.... almost. Here is a question, should I get her up as much as possible and walk her around or should I leave it to the calf to try to get it's legs going on it's own. Thanks for tellling me to not let the calf not drink too much. It makes sense. How much/how often should it be fed? Lastly, it is supposed to rain monday. Normally I wouldn't think twice about a cow/calf being exposed to the elements, but I am wondering if I should make a shelter for it since it will be on the ground. [/QUOTE]
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