Help my calf (baby cow) isnt eating enough and is weak

engaged to be married — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:48:31 GMT

ok here goes I went to the aution a couple days ago and seen a calf I dont know exactly how old she is but my guess is shes no more then a couple of days she only ways about 50 pounds and seemed week when we got her we went and got cholostrium as soon as the feed store opened and some milk replacer and finaly got the cholostrium down but she doesnt eat enough on every thing i read shes supposed to drink a gallon of milk a day and she barly drinks half that we tried several bottles and feeding with a bucket she seems to drink 1 pint at a time and wont drink that 4 times a day she is very wobly though she walks better not and even runs a little i think she should be up more she can barly stand up to drink the milk if anyone knows how to help it would be great help to hear from you maybe we are in over our heads but i just couldnt let her go to somone who was going to kill her!!!! i looked in to her eyes and it was all over please help!!!!!

RE: Help my calf (baby cow) isnt eating enough and is weak

DB Lady — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:06:47 GMT

I think you should get this cow to the vet.

RE: Help my calf (baby cow) isnt eating enough and is weak

Equus — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:24:47 GMT

There are many veterinarian's that will help and allow you to pay what and when you can. Ask someone at the feed store perhaps they can give the name of a cattle rancher whom will help your calf. Contact your local 4-H office they can also give you a list of cattle rancher . I don't know what area you are in , but if there is a Veterinarian school around you, they will help take her to them . Good Luck with your Calf .