3 jersey steers

bigdadychef · #1 09/09/05, 06:08 PM

i looking for some help i have 3 jersey steer 1-3months doing well 1-three weeks also doing well 1-2 1/2 weeks old all on on demors ultra milk replacer and producers pride calf starter plus in corral during the day looking to ween oldest 1 week ago took to youngest off bottle now bucket feeding both eating all very well but youngest developt diarea about same time took off bottle but plays and eats very well i give him electrolytes and scouring antibodics between feeding seems alert and healthy except diarea any sugestions milk replacer 6 oz mixed with 2 qts water ???

dosthouhavemilk · #2 09/10/05, 05:17 PM

What color is the manure? Has he started eating more of the calf starter than he has in the past? When our calves start getting into the Primer 1 heavily their manure turns gray and will be a little loose for a couple of days while their bodies adjust to the new feed.

bigdadychef · #3 09/10/05, 09:45 PM

thanks roseanna for the response the manure was real watery green at first now it is not watery still loose but still green?? should i be real concerned or try something different maybe he is not handeling eating alittle grass yet???

dosthouhavemilk · #4 09/10/05, 11:53 PM

The grass could be affecting his manure, yes.
When our cows go out on fresh grass in the spring...watch out! You don't want to be anywhere near their rear ends because they get loose and green.

If he is still active and still eating, I wouldn't worry too much. Change in feed usually affects their manure consistancy and color.