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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 754029" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>I agree with Hillsdown with a couple of exceptions - I would not give my bottle calf free choice hay or free choice grain. Reason being is this - calves need the hay to help get their rumen functioning, but free choice hay tends to cut down on the amount of grain/calf starter that they eat and they need the protein/energy of the grain a lot more in order to develop and grow properly. Too much hay also tends to lead to a pot-bellied appearance. Free choice grain can cause some rather nasty illnesses, founder, or even kill the calf if you happen to have a grain hog. Another problem with free choice anything is that they tend to eat the better parts and waste a lot more than if they are given a set amount. I'm not a big believer in free choice anything, for any animal though, so I guess my prejudices are showing. I believe it is far better to work out a well formulated diet based on the calves weight and nutrition requirements, and adjust as necessary.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 754029, member: 539"] I agree with Hillsdown with a couple of exceptions - I would not give my bottle calf free choice hay or free choice grain. Reason being is this - calves need the hay to help get their rumen functioning, but free choice hay tends to cut down on the amount of grain/calf starter that they eat and they need the protein/energy of the grain a lot more in order to develop and grow properly. Too much hay also tends to lead to a pot-bellied appearance. Free choice grain can cause some rather nasty illnesses, founder, or even kill the calf if you happen to have a grain hog. Another problem with free choice anything is that they tend to eat the better parts and waste a lot more than if they are given a set amount. I'm not a big believer in free choice anything, for any animal though, so I guess my prejudices are showing. I believe it is far better to work out a well formulated diet based on the calves weight and nutrition requirements, and adjust as necessary. [/QUOTE]
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