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Traditional Farmer Tractor Guru
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:41 pm Post subject: Calf Replacer Mix |
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Picked up a bag of milk replacer for a calf a farm gave my wife,its called Renaissance.Problem is we can't find any mixing directions checked their website no directions,called their
800 number not open until Monday anyone know what the mix is supposed to be? |
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john in la Tractor Guru
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jeffcat Tractor Guru
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: Calf Replacer Mix |
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Looking back to 1975 in my memory. Two scoops of mix per about a 2/3 fill of water in that nursing bucket with the white rubber nipple bucket. Taste test it. Should taste like really really creamy milk. Same as momma would make. |
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kevinecwi Regular
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 3:32 pm Post subject: Re: Calf Replacer Mix |
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I can't say about that brand of milk replacer, the stuff I get at the feed mill the bag always has a cup buried inside and they suggest 8 oz. of powder to 2 qts water. |
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farmerwithmutt Tractor Guru
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 4:19 pm Post subject: Re: Calf Replacer Mix |
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Watch the back end of the calf. I found the recommended amount is very generic . What calves are you feeding? When i was feeding if you feed a jersey the amount they said it would kill them most times that was for a Holstein. Same goes for a bigger Holstein versus a small one. Simple rule if there painting the walls back off |
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M Nut Tractor Expert
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 4:28 pm Post subject: Re: Calf Replacer Mix |
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I agree with the others who said about 8-10oz per feeding of 2qt warm water is pretty close. Should be a marked measuring cup in the bag. |
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Traditional Farmer Tractor Guru
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: Calf Replacer Mix |
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Thanks for the information,my wife has bottle raised lots of calves and goats but we picked up this bag of replacer at the Coop Friday and it has no directions or cup in it first time
I've seen that. |
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