Update and checking progress, if anyone would offer input please?
The two bottle calves are doing great - I think! They are 11 weeks old now, and still getting a full bottle of milk replacer each (split into two feedings), along with all the calf GROWER feed they want. I'm feeding Purina Growena, and they consume about 5-6 pounds a day, each, again split into two feedings. They also have some graze, and a small bale of this year's cut hay - which they've been nibbling on.
So tonight I'm down to the last 11 pounds of milk replacer, don't want to buy any more, but want to stretch this last bit out as long as I can. Starting tomorrow, I plan to cut them back to one-half bottle in the morning only, and offer more grower feed. I should be able to stretch the milk out for 2 more weeks, then complete weaning. They'll be 3-1/2 months old.
Does this sound reasonable? Or am I cutting a corner that's not well advised?