scoured calf~ when to give up?

Vickie44 · #41 10/14/11, 04:11 PM

Try some Karo corn syrup.I used to lay on the ground by them and chew on a piece of hay , then put a piece in their mouth to show them how to eat Good Luck

GBov · #42 10/14/11, 08:38 PM

Fingers crossed for you!

Cheryl aka JM · #43 10/14/11, 09:23 PM

Still alive in garage with heat on him

Cheryl aka JM · #44 10/15/11, 09:22 AM

He died
I expected it so I'm not broken hearted or anything~ but I do feel a bit cheated and a lot guilty about all the money and time I spent on him in the last two weeks. I spent a LOT of time on him~ and he really had me convinced he was gonna fight through...until he died.
Oh well, live and learn I suppose
Now I get to spend more time cleaning up the mess left everywhere he was and putting all the supplies that are left away.

G. Seddon · #45 10/15/11, 10:32 AM

Sorry to hear it. You sure had a long haul with this calf and tried your best.

Donna1982 · #46 10/15/11, 10:34 AM

Oh I am so sorry. I was pulling for him. :-(

lasergrl · #47 10/15/11, 11:24 AM

Probably no colostrum. If so never had a chance.

Cheribelle · #48 10/17/11, 10:28 AM

I have also tried SO hard for a couple.... The vet told me if they don't get a good dose of colostrum you're fighting a losing battle. Still, I would fight it again if I had to. I am also a big believer in rubbing and petting like a momma cow would do.

GBov · #49 10/17/11, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheryl aka JM

He died
I expected it so I'm not broken hearted or anything~ but I do feel a bit cheated and a lot guilty about all the money and time I spent on him in the last two weeks. I spent a LOT of time on him~ and he really had me convinced he was gonna fight through...until he died.
Oh well, live and learn I suppose
Now I get to spend more time cleaning up the mess left everywhere he was and putting all the supplies that are left away.

Oh dear! Sorry for all the work and time and money wasted but if it helps, you have confirmed my decision to NEVER get a bottle baby!

springvalley · #50 10/17/11, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GBov

Oh dear! Sorry for all the work and time and money wasted but if it helps, you have confirmed my decision to NEVER get a bottle baby!

Never say never, Just know where you get them and know your seller. Most calves are not this hard to raise, and they are alot of fun if you get a healthy one. > Thanks Marc

Cheryl aka JM · #51 10/18/11, 08:03 AM

He's right~ this is the 9th bottle calf I've gotten and only the first one I've lost. I'm discouraged and giving up FOR NOW because that calf was SO much work for no reward~ but I'll be doing more calves again sooner than you'd think. One of the bottle calves from 09' will be coming home from the processor later this week and I can hardly wait for all that steak!

freeb · #52 10/18/11, 10:31 AM

Did you give it collostrum when you first brought it home?? When i bring home baby calves like that they get 3 days of collostrum. I havent lost one yet! I have raised 7 so far!

RectorFlyer · #53 10/18/11, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by VaFarmer

Ya don't give up till it's over. I've had a couple that wasn't sure they'd make it to the next day, and after a couple of days bounce back. I've used the vet as a last resort on a couple of calfs and had 2 die, now I take them to vet early like you have and nurse them along after they've had there best dose of medication. Doing better with surviours now, but the time watching them and wondering is a pain. I'm planning on this groub being my last batch of bottle babies, 20 calfs now so just wait and watch them grow.

I agree. I have had a cow with scours that lasted quite some time, and she always seemed ok.