Posted 2/26/2013 12:58 (#2927574 - in reply to #2926958) Subject: RE: New born calf in snow help
Was momma standing by junior when you found him? Was she even in the area?.... have you noticed her going back to sniff where you picked the calf up?
If 'no' to these.... you probably will not have a claimer... With a good pen,(escape proof...she won't like it in there!) at least a stanchion or chute with removable calf panel... and PATIENCE.. (I've needed a week to 10 days at times.. (don't forget to milk her off at least once a day if junior can't suck.) Feed THAT milk to junior... I swear cows can smell THEIR own milk... and KNOW which calf has been sucking them.
another trick is to throw the dog into the pen with the pair..... sometimes momma will suddenly want to be protective!... Once you hear her 'buzz' or 'humm'.. at the calf... you know you are on the right path!