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A calf should be given 10% of its body weight in milk, and 2% of its body weight in feedstuffs like hay and grain.
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When will an orphan calf have a bowel movement?
An orphan calf will defecate at any time. A newborn calf tends to defecate a couple hours after he has first suckled, since milk is nature's way to encourage a calf to have his first bowel movements.
Will it hurt a calf to eat paper?
well yes more than likey.... only if you feed it TOO MUCH! but why would you feed a calf paper??;)!!
Mom cow doesnt feed newborn calf?
Then you gotta bottle feed the calf yourself until you can get the cow to accept her calf.
What is the origin of the word Poddy as in Poddy calf?
A poddy calf is a not calf which eats the pod of peas. A poddy calf is an orphaned calf; one who has lost his or her mother.
What organ is used by a cow to feed her newborn calf?
The Udder is used to feed the newborn calf.
What is the definition of Mavericks?
A maverick is an orphan calf or colt, which is how the Mavericks got their mascot
Can you feed bread to a calf?
Yes. But only in moderation, as it is very high in carbohydrates and starch, and the calf could easily bloat on it if he eats too much of it.
Why you feed colostrum to calf?
It is the most important thing to feed to a newborn calf because it contains lots of antibodies and immunoglobins that ensure a calf's health and survival.
What do you need to own a calf that does not need its mother?
Who told you that a calf doesn't need it's mother? Every calf needs a cow to properly take care of it, no matter if it's their own or a surrogate cow-mom. Ideally you should have a cow already there to adopt that calf. But, if that's not obtainable, you need shelter, milk replacer, feed, water, and a good understanding of how to raise a bum/orphan calf so that it doesn't get sick and die on you.
What would you feed your dragon?
orphan meat
What do you feed a baby calf?
Depends on how old the calf is, but milk replacer mixed with water is what you can feed a baby calf. Also allow it access to hay or grass, grain, and water.
What do they call a calf that cowboys find and bring home to feed out?
A "fatted" calf .
