Help with small calf

[SKF]

Tonight we had a calf born that weighs 33lbs. He appears healthy but his dam is not in very good shape and does not have much milk. I was not expecting her to have a calf she did not look like she would be having a calf anytime soon so we were very surprised. Any suggestions on anything extra we should do for this calf. We did bring mom and baby into the barn so we can feed her up and keep a close eye on him. Thanks!!

 

[SSIMMENTALS]

We have had this happen twice. Both times on very old, thinner cows. We just kept an eye on them and made sure baby was nursing and mama was fed. One of them had almost no udder at all and we never thought she was coming with a calf and then the next morning, there she was.
Only thing I can think of if is mom will let you get the calf, you might want to try to get some colostrium and try to get it down him. Maybe help mama out with a bottle for the calf to supplement what she's giving??
-Sarah

 

[OqRanch]

I agree, you may need to add a bottle feeding to help the mom.

 

[forbes family farms]

Get mama on some grain and hay to get her better and also this will make her milk better. Get some calf milk replacer a good one is 4th day it has a lot of vitimans and other stuff for baby to get better. Keep an eye on him. You might want to get your vet out to see him.  (cow)  (angel)

 

[cowcrazy]

We also use Kick Start which you can buy at Tractor Supply.  It has electrolytes, vitamins and minerals in it.

 

[SKF]

Thanks for eveyone advice!! The little calf is doing great!! He is so full of life. I will weigh him tomorrow to see how much he has gained.