Calf rearing is one of the most sensitive part of raising a future dairy cow and for the first three months you have to get it right cos that's where most of the system forms especially the Milking system and to me pellets is a must from a recognized company cos it helps the rumen to develop early.
You start with handful of calf pellets from day three and you increase the amount as it grows until weaning,then introduce quality dairy meal one kg per day
Yes you can after two months,remember the rumen have not fully developed and silage is acidic.First start feeding it with soft chopped quality hay or grass.
Face to face ni tricky sana coz am always busy...on a right note....currently am tied up with projects, but once i find time i will reach to you if u will be available. Sorry for the inconveniences caused
@@FredDairyFarm Yeah, right thing. Just trying to put together: Chak 6L ni kama 360/-; plus 2kg starter feeds 170; add 2 eggs 25/-. Totals approx. Ksh555/- per day. Ni kazi adier, lakini result is the motivation
Thia is a great content.Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
nice content
thanks
wow.very educative
thanks
Good content Fred.I like the practial part
Thank you
Nice information, niko kwa shamba.
Very educative content Fred.
Thank you
Calf rearing is one of the most sensitive part of raising a future dairy cow and for the first three months you have to get it right cos that's where most of the system forms especially the Milking system and to me pellets is a must from a recognized company cos it helps the rumen to develop early.
great advice.Thanks so much
@@FredDairyFarm most welcomed bro.
Nafurahia kazi yako. Kindly niambie vile unakutanisha polythene iwe kubwa na Pana in making silage
Asante sana kaka.Ukiinunua inakuanga hollow inside,yaani inakuanga ya round.All you do ni kuikatanisha from one end then unaitandaza.
Im following ur teachings and i do apreciare the good job you are doing bro keep up
Glad to hear that.I appreciate
Very informative. Eggs are supposed to be introduced at week? How long should they be used?
after four days.Break them and mix with the milk and feed the calf
Well noted for 3 months ?
@@joegathara5601to cut cost,two months is enough
Thank you so much
@@BenardOgata you are welcome
Great content.
Thank you for watching.
Great content! My question is, How often do you change the wood shavings? And doesn't the calf waste eg urine make the place to be dump?
Thank you for watching.I usually change after two days.I have plenty
very good 💯
Thanks 🔥
thank you
You're welcome
How many kgs of daily meal do you feed your calf daily each month as it grows?
You start with handful of calf pellets from day three and you increase the amount as it grows until weaning,then introduce quality dairy meal one kg per day
After weaning do you change the feeding program?
Yes.I introduce napier sillage,hay and supernapier plus concentrates
What can be the issue when a calf urinate urine with blood after drinking too much water?
how old is the calf? Are you using the same container that you feed milk with? You have to change the container.maybe its confusing milk with water.
Can you feed a calf with silage
Yes you can after two months,remember the rumen have not fully developed and silage is acidic.First start feeding it with soft chopped quality hay or grass.
Are the eggs kienyenji or the others?
i use kienyenji.
U don't cook the egg I like that...good content😂😂😂
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What do you do for leaky teats?
is a symptom of impaired teat sphincter function.You should consult your vet,check for mastitis and maintain hygiene in your cow shed.
Thank you
@@alokpandey6569 welcome
Daktari mm nataka advice kutoka face to face naweza kupata aje pliz
Face to face ni tricky sana coz am always busy...on a right note....currently am tied up with projects, but once i find time i will reach to you if u will be available. Sorry for the inconveniences caused
Contacts please
how many kg of dairy meal&why not feeding hay plizz tell us
its not in kgs,just a hand full and you increase with time.For me i prefer the grass that i have grown myself.
Why don't you feed your calves on hay
i prefer feeding mulato or kikuyu grass
The eggs are nomal or kienyenji
kienyeji is the best.
Stop using more aaaaa.... And go straight to the point...
okay sir.point noted
Very petty,the message is home already.
This means approx. Ksh500 per day, feeds alone, for just one calf, wow
NOP...you dont count the cost of milk coz that milk is meant for the calf. its like 200 or less per day depending with the prices
@@FredDairyFarm Yeah, right thing. Just trying to put together: Chak 6L ni kama 360/-; plus 2kg starter feeds 170; add 2 eggs 25/-. Totals approx. Ksh555/- per day. Ni kazi adier, lakini result is the motivation
@@trueo.3781 i get you.The thing is,the first three months are very crucial once you get it wrong,you are done.
Nice information, niko kwa shamba.