How much milk replacer should be put in a 4 pint bottle?
The bad of milk replacer should have some directions for mixing. Follow them. Following are some general guidelines. The calf should be fed milk replacer for the first 5 to 8 weeks of birth. Daily amount fed is based on irth weight: 64 to 73 lb calf – week 1 5.5 lb of replacer; 2nd week 6 lb of milk replacer; 3rd week 7 lb of milk replacer; 4th week 6 lb of milk replacer: 5th week 4 lb of milk replacer. As you can see, the amount of milk replacer decreases at the end because the calf is eating a grain mixture. Don’t pull the milk replacer until the calf is consuming the dry grain calf starter. You can pick the calf starter up at the local feed store and follow the recommendations on the sack. Make sure there is forage availabe and fresh water at all times. Contact your veterinarian for herd health recommendations for your area.
