Anyone know?
2006-08-05 05:51:58 · 9 answers · asked by gerby 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
uhh, i have limited farm knowledge, but i believe you are supposed to reach in and turn it around.
CALL A VET!!!
2006-08-05 05:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by lady of the piano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your calf should be born feet first, but the position of the feet is what you need to look for. are they coming out pointed up or down. meaning when you look at them, can you see the top of the hoof or the bottoms. They should be with the tops showing. This way the calf will come out with its head and chin towards the ground. If you see the nose come out first, then the legs could be behind it, and it can not pass through and you will have to go in and straighten the legs out. When they come out, they should have their legs straight, with the chin resting on the (knee) area of the legs... anything else you have trouble... Hope this helps
2006-08-05 05:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by Just Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
calves are born in divers position front feet out first head sorta between and sorta on top. If they are back feet first they can still be Ok though it's probably recomend you give the mom some help. One person pullin gont he feet of a well presented calf should be Ok.
DO NOT USE ANY TRACTORS OR EQUPMENT
2006-08-05 06:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on whether it's the front feet or the back feet..If it's the front, pull when the cow pushes..not before or you could injure her and the calf. If its the hind legs, CALL A VET!!
2006-08-05 05:56:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the heels are down leave it alone. DO NOT call a vet. They *ARE* born feet first. The nose should follow shortly behind. That is completely NORMAL.
2006-08-05 07:32:05 · answer #5 · answered by Jan H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a vet. If there is time, carefully slide your arm inside and try to turn the calf. Hopefully you have some experience. GET A VET!!!!
2006-08-05 05:55:53 · answer #6 · answered by banshee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
help pull it out. i thought cows were born feet first though.
2006-08-05 05:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by luvbuggies 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull gently! Unless it's only one hoof - then glove up, reach in and get the other hoof! Then pull!
2006-08-05 09:52:21 · answer #8 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELP PULL IT OUT!
2006-08-05 05:54:24 · answer #9 · answered by True Blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋