Orphan 3 day old calf

[Farmer Kitty]

I'm sorry to hear about Bo. You did everything you could for him.

I'm not sure about the Highlands with your heat either. Hopefully, one of our Highland people will be on and can answer that for you.

One thing to decide is do you want dairy or beef? Or maybe a dual purpose breed that you can do either with?

 

[wynedot55]

since your in fla beefmasters would be a good choice for you.with 8acs you could have 5 or 6 cows.but go to a breeder that has gentle calm cows.thats a must regardless of what breed you choose.

 

[kaseandlauren]

I'm sorry to hear about Bo. You did everything you could for him.

I'm not sure about the Highlands with your heat either. Hopefully, one of our Highland people will be on and can answer that for you.

One thing to decide is do you want dairy or beef? Or maybe a dual purpose breed that you can do either with?

Beef. We've always had red Angus cattle before this and we've done really well with them but kinda want something different, maybe with some more personality this time.

 

[kaseandlauren]

since your in fla beefmasters would be a good choice for you.with 8acs you could have 5 or 6 cows.but go to a breeder that has gentle calm cows.thats a must regardless of what breed you choose.

Thanks! I'll do some research on beefmasters. How are beefmaster bulls? that was the great thing about our Angus bulls, I rode them when I was little they were so sweet.

 

[wynedot55]

if you get them from a breeder that has gentle cattle.an you handle them quietly an calmly they shoud stay gentle.an do not buy a wild bull or cow.i would not try to ride the bull or the cows.

 

[GrassFarmerGalloway]

BO!!!!!!!!!

I feel your pain! We'll mourn him together!

 

[WildRoseBeef]

I'm so sorry for your loss!

 

[MReit]

So sorry to hear he died! He was a really cute calf.. Good luck with any others

 

[Kute Kitten]

Feel sorry for you. You gave him your best try. Who knows, you might get another calf like him.

 

[username taken]

1st q is did the calf ever get any clostrum milk the 1st 24hrs of life.since the cow went down calving im betting he didnt.an he will go down an die within 3 to 4 days himself.only because he did not get clostrum.so its not your falt.so dont feel bad if he doesnt make it.

Nope. I've got living proof here of the cow, sheep and goat variety that they can live without receiving colostrum.

Sorry for your loss.