How do you raise a baby bull?

Answer 1

A bull calf should be raised with the thought in mind that he will grow into a big animal that is stronger, faster, and heavier than you. Never make a pet out of a young bull calf, and never let that bull calf associate with humans. The best thing you can do for that bull calf is to either get a surrogate mother for him to rely on, or castrate him immediately if you aren't going to use him for anything more than a lawn ornament or as freezer beef.

How you raise a calf depends on the age of that calf. Calves that are younger than a week of age need regular milk replacer plus starter--important especially if that bull is a dairy calf. Milk replacer formula directions and ingredients can be found on the package, usually. If the calf is at least a week of age, you should introduce feeding hay plus calf starter plus the milk replacer. Don't reduce the amount of milk he's given as he gets older. He needs the same amount of formula, just less milk in the formula.

Keep his living area as clean as you can get it. You will need to consider vaccinations and deworming to limit his chances of getting sick. See your veterinarian for any other information you will need on raising a bull calf.