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chives	Posted - Nov 13 2014 : 8:45:26 PM I would like something on training calves to be a future milk cow. Only because I'm new at this.
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Ron	Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 09:53:23 AM Well I never claimed to be the sharpest tool in the shed. But I am still treading milk!
maryjane	Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 09:43:33 AM Haven't I heard you say you're "drowning in milk?" I suppose there are worse ways to go.
Ron	Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 09:42:39 AM I know what you mean MJ. Never met a deadly cow yet. But I guess it could happen. Example. Cow gives six gallons of milk per milking. You put it in a big bucket and stick your head in the bucket and drown. See, cows don't kill. Stupid people get killed..lol...
maryjane	Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 08:58:58 AM I must say I take exception to the part of the link that says a cow will kill you. Humbug. A bull might but not a cow. Although I guess a well placed kick could do you in.
chives	Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 07:35:04 AM Thank you all. I just was wondering if what I was doing was okay. Ron I will look at the link.
NellieBelle	Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 06:59:03 AM I don't think you need training, I think you could teach training. What you have been doing sounds like the best thing you could possibly be doing. You will have no trouble whatsoever with your heifer/cow. Granted any time you start milking after a cow calves, she will have tender teats, so expect some fidgeting etc. but as far as getting her ready to milk, I'd say you have that down pat.
maryjane	Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 06:30:39 AM My goodness, what you're doing couldn't be more perfect. I mean PERFECT!!!! Again, congratulations.
Ron	Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 06:24:06 AM My goodness Vicky. It sounds like you could teach us a think or two about raising and training a calf! You are doing great. You cow is lucky to have you as a keeper! She will be the best cow.
chives	Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 06:20:53 AM Annabelle is 3 months old. So far this is what she does. She is getting good with her halter going on and off. She is leading real good. I can touch all over. At night I give her the bottle. I tie her to the feeder. I brush her, pick up her feet and play with them, I then have warm water and wipe her eyes, she likes it. I wash her udder area, and her bottom. I then play with her teats to get use to that. Do you think this is okay. I have taken care of a cow and know how to milk, but never had a calf before.
NellieBelle	Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 04:43:28 AM I don't know anything about training. But I do know from experience that spending time with them is critical. Daily. I had an old vet who told me that as soon as an animal is born if you plan to work with it in the future, to go and sit with them even right after they are born. Handle them daily, touching them, talking to them. You truly get a cowpanion from the time you spend with them. I have no formal training just personal experience and trying to be helpful. If you want to halter train them you need to start early on. Walking with them daily. Takes commitment but it's the most enjoyable time you'll ever have. Like Ron said MaryJane will give you the best advice.
Ron	Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 02:33:33 AM Good morning Vicky. Here is a link that is helpful. I am sure Mary Jane will have more to say. http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/08/heifer-family-milk-cow.html