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    Raising Jersey Bottle Calf?

    Based on my own personal experience I would tube feed the calf electrolytes if it has stopping eating. Instructions of how much should be on the package. I would also add a couple blurps of pepto bismol to it. Not a good way to measure but it works. I would also withhold giving it any milk for...
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    Raising Jersey Bottle Calf?

    There isn't any particular brand that I recommend. Most of them are almost if not exactly the same. That's good that he's not showing signs of dehydration. It's best to give him the electrolytes as a preventative. I have have not heard of goat milk causing scouts usualy it helps. I have...
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    Raising Jersey Bottle Calf?

    Scours is a horrible thing in calves. Even the most experienced person can loose a calf within days or hours. Most electrolytes should be given at a separate feeding than milk, it depends on which kind you are using. Best thing is to follow the directions on the electrolytes. Not knowing what is...
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    Raising Jersey Bottle Calf?

    Your on the right path. Like others said take away the eggs they aren't needed. When I raise drop calls I always do a 50/50 mix of fresh goat milk and powdered calf milk. I feed what is recommended on the bag 2 quarts twice a day) but will split the amount up to 3 or 4 times a day for small...
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