Newbie to bottle calves. We have 2 5-wk olds that we're starting to wean and 3 2-wk olds that are on milk replacer. Both older ones and one of the younger ones eat calf starter and nibble on hay. We've had these calves for just over a week now and they came from a small (closed, assuming) dairy herd.
What should the consistency of their poo be? Color?
Two of the younger ones have diarrhea that is completely liquid and yellow. Looks more like a heifer peeing than a bull calf pooing. The other younger one is a bit more solid but still pretty loose. One of the older ones has green colored poo that is half liquid half solid, and the other older one is a little more solid than loose.
We have them on Arrest, just to stay on top of the diarrhea/electrolyte loss.
Have no idea what to expect! They're on milk replacer so should we expect liquid out since we're putting in liquid? Since they came from a closed herd and were previously on milk, perhaps they're still adjusting to the change in environment and food?
Appreciate the help!!
What should the consistency of their poo be? Color?
Two of the younger ones have diarrhea that is completely liquid and yellow. Looks more like a heifer peeing than a bull calf pooing. The other younger one is a bit more solid but still pretty loose. One of the older ones has green colored poo that is half liquid half solid, and the other older one is a little more solid than loose.
We have them on Arrest, just to stay on top of the diarrhea/electrolyte loss.
Have no idea what to expect! They're on milk replacer so should we expect liquid out since we're putting in liquid? Since they came from a closed herd and were previously on milk, perhaps they're still adjusting to the change in environment and food?
Appreciate the help!!