Brett Enright
Member
My dad (steveaust) has been advised by a dairy farmer to wean his angusXfreisan calves at 10 weeks. I seem to think that 8 weeks is enough, as the milk powder bag only goes up to 8 weeks anyway & 10 weeks sounds excessive.
My calves didn't have the best start, the drinking system was difficult for them. It has since been replaced. I'm wondering if spending an extra $60 or so on milk powder is really worth it - is it going to make much difference in the long run? They have 1 acre green grass (not good), eat some straw & malt combings but very little pellets because chooks are around in the day.
What do you guys do? Early weaning? Also, should I try ONCE DAILY FEEDING next time round? Pros/Cons of early weaning & once daily feeding?
Thankyou.
Brett Enright.
My calves didn't have the best start, the drinking system was difficult for them. It has since been replaced. I'm wondering if spending an extra $60 or so on milk powder is really worth it - is it going to make much difference in the long run? They have 1 acre green grass (not good), eat some straw & malt combings but very little pellets because chooks are around in the day.
What do you guys do? Early weaning? Also, should I try ONCE DAILY FEEDING next time round? Pros/Cons of early weaning & once daily feeding?
Thankyou.
Brett Enright.