Can anyone help me with calf?

[yoopergirl1211]

Hi. I have a three week old Holstein boy that Didnt want his bottle this morning. Im freaking out a bit. His stomach is a little bloated but hes up and active otherwise healthy. He has starter pellets and water and we can see he ate pellets this morning. I lost one and don't want to loose another. Am I over reacting? Thanks.

 

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

Try backyardherds.com

 

[yoopergirl1211]

Everytime I do no one responds till a day or more later.

 

[sannabelle]

Tag fields mountain farm!! She used to have bottle calves!

 

[Zoomie]

Don't know much about calves but I would suggest: getting his temp, checking respirations, listening to see if you can hear gut sounds, and then telling those. How does his poop look? Normal? etc. This is the kind of stuff I need to know when someone asks me about a goat. Check his eyes - are the lids pink? White? All of that can help identify if this calf has an issue or just is not hungry right now.

 

[scottcaddy]

@Fields Mountain Farm
Can you help here?
Thanks Much
Scott

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Don't know much about calves but I would suggest: getting his temp, checking respirations, listening to see if you can hear gut sounds, and then telling those. How does his poop look? Normal? etc. This is the kind of stuff I need to know when someone asks me about a goat. Check his eyes - are the lids pink? White? All of that can help identify if this calf has an issue or just is not hungry right now.

X2... great info to have ready for those who will try to help

 

[sannabelle]

Thank you Scott! I still haven't figured out the whole tagging thing

 

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

Well, I'm no expert, but I have had quite a few bottle calves. A bloated belly is common among bottle calves, and worms are out of the question since he is not wanting food. How often do you feed him? What were the circumstances surrounding the first death?

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Hey..I'll do my best to help.
All the same questions as zoomie plus, what kind of feed, is it medicated, what if any meds or supplements...Is he in a barn or outside or both. Does he have access to hay or grass?