When shud I let her out

[lancemart]

My Holstein is now 3 months old. Can I leave her ouside with the other cows now. I was concerned about perdators bothering her. Is she old enough now?

 

[Gate Opener]

What kind of predators do you have?

 

[msscamp]

My Holstein is now 3 months old. Can I leave her ouside with the other cows now. I was concerned about perdators bothering her. Is she old enough now?

I wouldn't. In addition to the predator problem, there is also the possible issue of her robbing colostrum/milk from a bred cow.

 

[angie1]

If you don;t put her outside with other cows, you should try to make arrangements for her to get out somehow. Was mentioned before, if you are worried about predators, bring her in at night. The health benefits of having that calf out, as much as possible, outweigh the risks. JMO

 

[msscamp]

The health benefits of having that calf out, as much as possible, outweigh the risks. JMO

I disagree. It is entirely possible to raise a healthy calf in a dry-lot situation.