By Brooke
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Hi there, my name is Brooke I have lived on a dairy farm all my life.
I have had a pet calf every year since before I can remember, I train and look after the calf I have chosen. When she gets quiet enough we end up taking them to the A and P shows. I was first born in Dunedin and now I live in a much smaller town called Oamaru where the A and P shows are a lot smaller, we have been in Oamaru for about 6 years now.
I have 2 sisters Lilly-Grace and Sophia who live with me and my parents. They have also always lived on a farm. I love animals and pets, I have 4 pets: A dog, a cat, a calf and a guinea pig. I also live on a farm with a business called Busybrook Holsteins you can see our logo here on this blog, just go to the page Photos. Hobbies I have are playing the guitar and I love playing hockey.
The Ultimate Guide to rearing & training a calf
Things You May Need:
1.Calf Meal
2.Calf Milk Powder
3.Calf Halter
4.Calf Brushes
5. Hay or Wood Shavings
6. Calf Pen with gates
Instructions:
1. Feed your calf 3 litres of milk in the morning and the same in the afternoon.
2. Give them ad-lib access to fresh straw and 20% protein calf meal.
3. When training your calf to lead, use a halter that is a suitable size for your calf, make sure it is comfortable and fitted correctly. Lead them every day or every second day at the least.
4. Make sure their bedding whether that is straw or wood shavings is kept dry and moisture free.
5. Spend lots of time with your calf so it can get used to lots of noise and other people.
6. Check and make sure the meal and food you supply your calf with are suitable for calves, this goes along with all the bedding, brushes and halters, etc.
7. If you happen to let your calf start wearing a cover I would recommend using a jute one.
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