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URGENT: Bull calf bottle feeding issue.
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<blockquote data-quote="josh90" data-source="post: 663393" data-attributes="member: 12098"><p>I just started with this bottle calf stuff about 2 months ago, and I've learned alot.. I have had the same problem.. You MUST get him colostrum first, and he probably needs electrolytes.. Back him in a corner, and stand across him, put the nipple in his mouth and gently squeeze his mouth together. Keep trying that, and if he still doesn't suck, you will have tube him or get a vet to do it if you don't know how. I have even took a syringe and squrited milk/electrolytes in there mouth. I'm sure there are other people on here with better advice, and more knowledge, but thats what I've done and so far its worked. I have 2 weaned, and 3 on the bottle right now. Keep us updated on his progress, or if I can be of any help send me a PM and I will do my best. But read the guide that I linked to below, it will help you alot.</p><p></p><p>Here is a good bottle calf guide for newbies:</p><p><a href="http://cattletoday.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=49811" target="_blank">viewtopic.php?f=7&t=49811</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="josh90, post: 663393, member: 12098"] I just started with this bottle calf stuff about 2 months ago, and I've learned alot.. I have had the same problem.. You MUST get him colostrum first, and he probably needs electrolytes.. Back him in a corner, and stand across him, put the nipple in his mouth and gently squeeze his mouth together. Keep trying that, and if he still doesn't suck, you will have tube him or get a vet to do it if you don't know how. I have even took a syringe and squrited milk/electrolytes in there mouth. I'm sure there are other people on here with better advice, and more knowledge, but thats what I've done and so far its worked. I have 2 weaned, and 3 on the bottle right now. Keep us updated on his progress, or if I can be of any help send me a PM and I will do my best. But read the guide that I linked to below, it will help you alot. Here is a good bottle calf guide for newbies: [url=http://cattletoday.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=49811]viewtopic.php?f=7&t=49811[/url] [/QUOTE]
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