We had a new calf born Friday, I am not sure what the little one's problem was but she would not nurse her mother or get up. I waited 22 hours then loaded her up and took her and mommy to the upper lot so I could give her a bottle. The next day she still could not stand so I kept bottle feeding her.
Then finally on the third day when I helped her up she stood for almost 12 minutes before she sat back down, so I did this off and on. Now today she is finally standing on her own for hours at a time although now I am having trouble getting her to nurse her mom, she just waits for a bottle to be put in her mouth. Her Mom has even gotten used to it, after I give her a bottle her Mom cleans her up like its not upsetting her. Now how do I get her to start nursing? I cant get real close to the cow she is very protective so I keep eye contact with her while feeding the baby. I also keep the Polaris between her and I while bottle feeding so I am afraid to try to put the calf to her by myself and Hubby will not be home until Sunday so any ideas?
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The cow will have to be tied short, or in a stanchion if you have one, so she can't turn on you. Part way in the end of a chute would be good, so you could still get to her hindquarters, but her sideways movement would be limited. I remember having similar problems when we raised Herefords.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gorges I have one in the old cattle shoot, have not used it in years it was my dads but should still work. I think I can get her in there by myself and she should not be able to move from side to side. I will try tomorrow morning, wish me luck! :)
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