[cattlegirl]

Can calfs/cows eat corn? Thanks

 

[Fairfarmhand]

yes, but whole corn isn't particularly digested very well. You'll end up seeing lots of it in manure. Cracked or ground corn works better.

 

[cattlegirl]

Ok bc my calf got into my chickens corn thanks

 

[Fairfarmhand]

How much did it eat? Too much at once can make it sick.

 

[cattlegirl]

Just a little bit not to much.
I also have another question I got my calf from the auction and he has a metal clip in his ear. Should I take it out? Thanks

 

[Fairfarmhand]

Metal clip can stay there. It's hard to get out anyway.

 

[cattlegirl]

Ok thank u!!

 

[DoubleR]

The metal clip is most likely a Bangs identification tag put in by a vet who Bangs vaccinated your heifer. That is a good thing if you ever sell her. Almost all our heifers/cows have them. All heifer/cows transported over state lines must have it.

 

[DoubleR]

Or is it a bull/steer calf? Lol! I just re-read your post

 

[cattlegirl]

Ok thank u!!

 

[CROWEmtnFARMS]

I had a bull one time that wouldnt eat anything but whole kernel. Woulndt touch sweet feed or anythingelse. Except grass ofcourse. I guess he really liked the sugar content. Who knows