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This is Isabella's owner again. Her calf is 11 days old today. We began milking almost immediately because her bag was so huge. The first few days I milked at least a gallon,twice a day, which I froze for future calves that might lose their mama.
The milk is now slowing down. I milked morning and night, and got about half a gallon per each milking. These last three days, I milk once a day and get about three fourths a gallon. Her bag is not tight like the first few days. In the begining of milking she is slightly tight, but gets milked out pretty fast. The two front quarters milk out maybe a quart together. The two hind quarters are very short and I milk them with two fingers and my thumb. It takes about 45 minutes to milk, but I know that I am a slow first time milker and I want to make sure to get every bit of milk out that I can. It is tedious (but surprisingly enjoyable) she is a great cow and stands pretty patiently, her calf usually wanders around her then settles down and falls asleep in front of Isabella.
I have increased her feed, and began adding about a cup of alfalfa pellets
and told her that I loved her. What have I done?
Please, any help would be very much so appreciated.
Also, the calf stays with her all the time.

Thank you

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Thanks for your advice, I hate to seperate them, but I see now that that is the only way it's going to work. I am glad it's Friday tomorrw, this will be a good weekend project.

Thank you very much.

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