This video is about how to get a calf trained to bottle feed! This job is not always as easy as you would think! Colostrum is the most important thing in the life of a newborn calf!
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@mpedmar97013 жыл бұрын
That's awesome news Micah ! That's going to make the next 4 months so much easier. She's Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe. May God continue to bless you and your family.
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Margie! We’re definitely blessed!
@moonlightmuse5173 жыл бұрын
I just love watching your videos. That calf is absolutely beautiful. You guys are the perfect mix of tough country and respectful of life and God's creations. Great content you're putting out there!
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tara! I know you are living this way to a large extent! I’m so proud of you!
@janetcutler95393 жыл бұрын
A very heartwarming moment seeing the baby calf drinking all mamas collostrum from the bottle. Blessings
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Yes I’m very happy with that!!!
@user-em6ks6zk2z Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much we got a calf who wouldn't take the bottle yesterday. Watched your video last night. Woke up this morning tried it and it worked thank you thank you thank you.
@McGieHomesteadAdventures Жыл бұрын
You’re absolutely welcome! These are my favorite types of comments! This is why I make these videos!!!
@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh3 жыл бұрын
That’s a sign of good things to come with that calf. Take care and have a blessed week.
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
@chadrexwinkle78682 жыл бұрын
Great looking baby .
@McGieHomesteadAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Yes she’s a good one!
@ErnieHatmaker3 жыл бұрын
That last clip with the cat checking her out! That was so adorable! All your nosey animals...
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
She was probably sniffing for milk😂🤣😂
@ErnieHatmaker3 жыл бұрын
You're good at backin it up, backin it up! That calf taught you the Boot Scootin' Boogie!!🤣
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂
@moonlightmuse5173 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@michelleg93273 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was easily done! She did good God love her!!
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend!
@SCUMDOGFISHING3 жыл бұрын
That was really easy. Good little calf. Mr Caleb is going to have a great time feeding that girl her bottle.
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly right! He took over the job with pride!!!
@stevew61383 жыл бұрын
Super stoked for you and the little girl
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! I’m excited too!
@larrysmith64993 жыл бұрын
That is so awesome. Love farm animals
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed! Really great!
@CampDogOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Wow, you handled that well, she's a beauty
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I really like her!
@brianphilbrook52623 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t ask for a smoother go of it.
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
No that was amazing!
@amyeteel53793 жыл бұрын
I'm getting a jersey this spring. I'm so excited 😁 You did good Micah.
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Amye! Wow I’m excited for you!
@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Let's try that again...YT didn't like my original terminology haha! Micha McGie...the bottle whisperer :-)
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂 I saw it in notifications😂🤣😂
@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy3 жыл бұрын
All the other farm animals want to come meet the newcomer ❤️
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed!
@sideeffectgaming73483 жыл бұрын
Aww this calf is cute
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Beautiful and sweet....... and poop😂🤣😂😂
@sideeffectgaming73483 жыл бұрын
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures no worries did you get the mess out of your pants😂😂 mom said she would wanna hold the calf all day
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Yes I finally get cleaned up LOL! Ha ha I know this baby calf would love your mom!
@sideeffectgaming73483 жыл бұрын
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures that's great haha. That would be cute
@VintageVibesHomestead3 жыл бұрын
OMG 😱 I JUST LOVED WATCHING THIS!! HER FACE IS JUST BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️❤️ SHE JUST GUZZLED THAT RIGHT UP BLESS HER! I LOVED HEARING THE SLURPING TOO CUTE!! I NEED ONE OF THOSE BOTTLES FILLED WITH MY MORNING COFFEE 🤣🤣🤣 FANTASTIC VIDEO MICAH ❤️❤️❤️
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
You mean you don’t have one already!?!?
@VintageVibesHomestead3 жыл бұрын
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures NO I DON’T HAVE ONE SO I AM SURELY MISSING OUT!!
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂
@ginajust-me24453 жыл бұрын
That's...awesome all little animals are so adorable I just wanna lay it in my lap wrap it up like a burrito and bottle feed it.. Well sounded cute anyway...loved the video..what a fun family......
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@CopperheadRoadHomestead3 жыл бұрын
Now you have to have another to shoot us how poorly it can go! 😂
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂
@maryburns1127 ай бұрын
I am working with a two week old calf. He does not have a desire to suck, just chews and rolls tongue around.
@McGieHomesteadAdventures7 ай бұрын
Sometimes they are very difficult! Keep trying!
@DebsWay3 жыл бұрын
Cute! I will be watching updates on this little girl...has she been named yet?
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon!!
@TheDomVerdeАй бұрын
What would the feeding schedule amounts look like? 1 quart colastrum twice a day for 1 week, 2 quarts whole milk per day for 2nd week, 1 gallon per day for 8 weeks, etc. With free choice grain and hay from day 1?
@McGieHomesteadAdventuresАй бұрын
It just kind of depends on the calf and how vibrant it is. I would probably do 1 quart three times a day for the first day or two and then try for 2 quarts morning and evening from then on. No grain or hay for the first week and only then I would use Hay for bedding, but not necessarily try to feed them. They will start eating when they’re ready.
@paulwhite46273 жыл бұрын
That sure went smooth. So is the calf going to be raised on a bottle and not going to be nursing some on the cow?
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Yes it’ll be on the bottle until weaned. My youngest has already taken over the task of bottle feeding her so it’s settled 😂🤣😂
@tonyaann48773 жыл бұрын
👍
@AaricHale3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome she took the bottle so well . I sure hope she does good for you guys . Do you plan on getting anymore milk cows besides the baby and her mom .Thanks for sharing !
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
I hope these are enough! Thanks buddy!
@reavisstockard53393 жыл бұрын
Great video.Can I ask why you bottle feed instead of letting the mother feed her?
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Because the mother kicked her away..... and also because it’s better for us since we will also be drinking the milk.
@reavisstockard53393 жыл бұрын
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Than you . I'm very interested in learning about keeping cows. We have the land but I don't know what I'm doing.
@ErnieHatmaker3 жыл бұрын
Rusty was wondering why you were bottlefeeding the calf instead of him. I love seeing old Rusty! He's the poster child for pet adoption and rehoming!
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes he’s amazing!!
@ErnieHatmaker3 жыл бұрын
Name the calf contest coming?
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
It’ll be epic😂
@KateA2315 ай бұрын
Do you bottle feed her to get her used to being handled? I’m trying to figure out how to handle a new heifer but also calf share… I don’t know if that’s possible. I’ve only had bull calves so far in my dairy adventures.
@McGieHomesteadAdventures5 ай бұрын
Yes it really helps to bottle feed them…. Touch them every day for two years if possible and get them used to coming in to where she will eventually be milked every day and feed her touching her legs and bag…… pat her and touch her everywhere
@thecamocowboyoutdoors56933 жыл бұрын
My calving season starts in a month. I hope the weather is nice or I'll be standing on my head more than I want to, feeding calves. Will your calf nurse on its mother or are you just bottle feeding to get it started? Best wishes
@McGieHomesteadAdventures3 жыл бұрын
We will bottle feed her until she is weaned. The kids enjoy this job!😂
@danielcollins7588Ай бұрын
I just love those very cute ears, color is fantastic too. Calf looks alot better than you, what a darling. 😂😂😂😂😂