Training a newborn calf to a bottle!

[@janetcutler9539]

A very heartwarming moment seeing the baby calf drinking all mamas collostrum from the bottle. Blessings

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes I’m very happy with that!!!

[@moonlightmuse517]

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!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks Tara! I know you are living this way to a large extent! I’m so proud of you!

[@mpedmar9701]

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.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks Margie! We’re definitely blessed!

[@DustinSutton-s3x]

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]

You’re absolutely welcome! These are my favorite types of comments! This is why I make these videos!!!

[@ErnieHatmaker]

That last clip with the cat checking her out! That was so adorable! All your nosey animals...

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

She was probably sniffing for milk😂🤣😂

[@ErnieHatmaker]

You're good at backin it up, backin it up! That calf taught you the Boot Scootin' Boogie!!🤣

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂🤣😂

[@moonlightmuse517]

😂😂😂

[@SCUMDOGFISHING]

That was really easy. Good little calf. Mr Caleb is going to have a great time feeding that girl her bottle.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s exactly right! He took over the job with pride!!!

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

That’s a sign of good things to come with that calf. Take care and have a blessed week.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks brother!

[@michelleg9327]

I'm glad it was easily done! She did good God love her!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks my friend!

[@stevew6138]

Super stoked for you and the little girl

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks buddy! I’m excited too!

[@CampDogOutdoors]

Wow, you handled that well, she's a beauty

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks I really like her!

[@VintageVibesHomestead]

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 ❤️❤️❤️

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You mean you don’t have one already!?!?

[@VintageVibesHomestead]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures NO I DON’T HAVE ONE SO I AM SURELY MISSING OUT!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂🤣😂

[@ginajust-me2445]

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......

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@amyeteel5379]

I'm getting a jersey this spring. I'm so excited 😁 You did good Micah.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks Amye! Wow I’m excited for you!

[@chadrexwinkle7868]

Great looking baby .

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes she’s a good one!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Let's try that again...YT didn't like my original terminology haha! Micha McGie...the bottle whisperer :-)

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂🤣😂 I saw it in notifications😂🤣😂

[@larrysmith6499]

That is so awesome. Love farm animals

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes indeed! Really great!

[@paulwhite4627]

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?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

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 😂🤣😂

[@AaricHale]

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 !

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I hope these are enough! Thanks buddy!

[@brianphilbrook5262]

Couldn’t ask for a smoother go of it.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

No that was amazing!

[@reavisstockard5339]

Great video.Can I ask why you bottle feed instead of letting the mother feed her?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Because the mother kicked her away..... and also because it’s better for us since we will also be drinking the milk.

[@reavisstockard5339]

@@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.

[@TheDomVerde]

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?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

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.

[@ErnieHatmaker]

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!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Oh yes he’s amazing!!

[@DebsWay]

Cute! I will be watching updates on this little girl...has she been named yet?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Coming soon!!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Now you have to have another to shoot us how poorly it can go! 😂

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂🤣😂

[@thecamocowboyoutdoors5693]

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

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

We will bottle feed her until she is weaned. The kids enjoy this job!😂

[@KateA231]

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.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

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

[@maryburns112]

I am working with a two week old calf. He does not have a desire to suck, just chews and rolls tongue around.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Sometimes they are very difficult! Keep trying!

[@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy]

All the other farm animals want to come meet the newcomer ❤️

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes indeed!

[@ErnieHatmaker]

Name the calf contest coming?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It’ll be epic😂

[@tonyaann4877]

👍

[@danielcollins7588]

I just love those very cute ears, color is fantastic too. Calf looks alot better than you, what a darling. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You are so kind😂😂😂

[@sideeffectgaming7348]

Aww this calf is cute

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks mate! Beautiful and sweet....... and poop😂🤣😂😂

[@sideeffectgaming7348]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures no worries did you get the mess out of your pants😂😂 mom said she would wanna hold the calf all day

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes I finally get cleaned up LOL! Ha ha I know this baby calf would love your mom!

[@sideeffectgaming7348]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures that's great haha. That would be cute