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<blockquote data-quote="Alice" data-source="post: 261044" data-attributes="member: 3873"><p>That little guy had a lot to overcome. Just my thoughts here, but I would keep doing exactly what you are doing.</p><p></p><p>Is the calf gaining weight? </p><p></p><p>You said sometimes he'll eat the feed with the milk on it...keep doing that. And, get some of that calf feed that has the anise in it. Msscamp said something about feed that smelled like licorice, and I tried it...and it works. I was at Tractor Supply and saw Manna Pro Calf Manna, it said it had anise in it so I bought a small bag just for grins...and the calf I was having trouble getting to eat feed liked it.</p><p></p><p>Keep giving him the bottles...he needs the nourishment. What I've done that works well for me is give calves a full complement of milk replacer in 3 pints of water, twice a day. That way, when they get done eating, the feel a bit less full. He's six weeks old, so scours shouldn't, note here I didn't say won't, but they shouldn't come into play...so cutting back on the water in the milk replacer shouldn't, again I didn't so won't, but shouldn't be a problem.</p><p></p><p>If he's up and wanting his bottle and acting like he feels well, don't worry about it too much. He should catch up. He just had a rough start...and I commend you for bringing him this far along. You must have worked your tails off!</p><p></p><p>Alice</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alice, post: 261044, member: 3873"] That little guy had a lot to overcome. Just my thoughts here, but I would keep doing exactly what you are doing. Is the calf gaining weight? You said sometimes he'll eat the feed with the milk on it...keep doing that. And, get some of that calf feed that has the anise in it. Msscamp said something about feed that smelled like licorice, and I tried it...and it works. I was at Tractor Supply and saw Manna Pro Calf Manna, it said it had anise in it so I bought a small bag just for grins...and the calf I was having trouble getting to eat feed liked it. Keep giving him the bottles...he needs the nourishment. What I've done that works well for me is give calves a full complement of milk replacer in 3 pints of water, twice a day. That way, when they get done eating, the feel a bit less full. He's six weeks old, so scours shouldn't, note here I didn't say won't, but they shouldn't come into play...so cutting back on the water in the milk replacer shouldn't, again I didn't so won't, but shouldn't be a problem. If he's up and wanting his bottle and acting like he feels well, don't worry about it too much. He should catch up. He just had a rough start...and I commend you for bringing him this far along. You must have worked your tails off! Alice [/QUOTE]
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