How often are you calibrating your equipment? When is the last time you checked your milk distribution system to be sure you are feeding the proper amount? When is the last time you calibrated you auto feeder to be positive the amount of water and replacer is correct? Have you checked to make sure your thermometer is spot on for your milk? What about your scale?

Buckets buckets buckets. Some farmers would rather quit their job than try to bucket train a newborn calf. It can be the worst part of your day if you don’t approach it the right way.

There are many ways to successfully feed calves. Many people are very set in the way they choose to deliver milk to their calves. What I want to do in this article is outline the pros and cons of each way, to hopefully give you a more open look at your feeding methods.