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I've seen the term "bucket calf" used on a few posts. What does that mean?
Also, from some of the books I have read, they suggest that I have another cow or calf in with your dairy cow or atleast another animal to stay with the cow as they are social beings and will be happier that way. I guess I can understand it in theory - wanting to be part of the herd/pack like a dog but is this really neccessary? I want a happy cow but being new to this I want to be able to focus all of my attention on the dairy cow - not another animal.
Thanks
Carla
Also, from some of the books I have read, they suggest that I have another cow or calf in with your dairy cow or atleast another animal to stay with the cow as they are social beings and will be happier that way. I guess I can understand it in theory - wanting to be part of the herd/pack like a dog but is this really neccessary? I want a happy cow but being new to this I want to be able to focus all of my attention on the dairy cow - not another animal.
Thanks
Carla