dfunnyfarm
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My calf is only taking about 1 1/2 pints at each feeding. He is really sloppy and dosn't seem to understand the bottle. I have a bucket of water for him and I have watched him try to drink but mostly he just dunks his nose in. His stools look a little better today there was a couple of solid places in it and it no longer has any blood in it. After working at it all day yesterday I finnally got him to take 4 pints (that was total for the day). This morning I went out to feed him and he acted hungry but only took 1 1/2 pints. He really wanted to play. What am I doing wrong? What else should I be doing? He is about 5-6 days old. Should I offer him calf starter? What can I do different? Thanks for all the help.
Stephanie
ETA: he has watery eyes and I noticed a runny nose this morning but I didn't notice it until after I fed him and He seems to get the milk everywhere.
Stephanie
ETA: he has watery eyes and I noticed a runny nose this morning but I didn't notice it until after I fed him and He seems to get the milk everywhere.