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Depends what type of calf you are talking about, via its health condition, breeding (dairy or beef), and what feeds you have available in your area. Most calves are fed hay and grain along with their milk. Hay that has legumes and grasses is the best for the calf; as for grain, it does not matter except it should not be too much that the calf eats too much and bloats. A calf should be fed only 1% of its body weight or less in grain. The most for a young calf should be 1 to 2 lbs. For an older calf that is about weaning age (3 months), can be fed no more than 5 lbs of grain.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe tube is fed down the throat of the animal into the oesophagus - make sure it does not go into the airways!! (this can be done by checking there is no air moving through the tube as the animal breathes out). Then the feeding bottle is inserted into the tube and allow to drain into the tube naturally. (if you squeeze the bottle it's likely to squirt everywhere!)
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∙ 13y agoSince this question is primarily pertaining to orphaned or foster calves, the way to look after an orphan calf is to provide shelter with a fresh, thick bed of straw for the calf to lay in. The straw must be cleaned out once a day, and fresh straw put in. This will minimize the risk of the calf getting ill. Shelter can be a shed, a barn or a calf hutch, so long as he is able to access it and be able to keep out of adverse weather.
Fresh, clean water and mineral should be supplied ad libitum, as well as grain and good-quality hay. A two-day old calf will need to be bottle fed once every 2 to 4 hours. Two quarts of milk each feeding (depending on his weight), is best.
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∙ 13y agoYou can feed them a little grain and hay, or you can have them in a separate pasture, provided the fences are in tip-top shape so they don't find any holes they can go through to get back to their mothers.
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∙ 11y agoMilk. They may nibble at grass or grain. They progressively eat more solid food and less milk until they are weaned.
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What do you call a juvenile cow?
A "juvenile cow" is called either a calf or, if you are directly referring to the female part of the "cow," the term would be heifer.
How much feed do you need to make a 700 lb cow?
You cannot make a cow. Feed is to be fed to a cow, not to make one.
Is there beef in cow feed?
No.
What to feed a cow?
Grass
What do you feed a male cow?
grass
What does a cow feed its baby?
Milk.
How much does 40 pounds of cow feed cost?
it depends on the brand/type of cow feed...could be anywhere from $10-50
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 do you feed a juvenile black racer?
lizards,insects.
What is a nursing cow?
A nursing cow is a cow that is producing milk for her or a surrogate calf to feed from. Most producers define a nurse cow as a cow, particularly one of dairy heritage like a Jersey or Holstein, that produces milk to feed those calves that have been orphaned.
Can you feed a pregnant cat cow milk?
no, you can only feed milk to kittens.
How many calves will a cow feed at one time?
That depends on the type of cow. A dairy cow is able to feed four at one time, whereas a beef cow will be only able to feed one calf at a time--two if she's a really good producer or has a significant amount of dairy influence in her.
