how to deliver a baby calf?

Answer 1

Stick your hand up its "goodies" and pull it out... =P

Answer 2

Fortunately, birthing a calf is a procedure that cows have been doing by themselves for centuries. However, if it is your first time or your cow's first delivery, there are several things to watch for in a normal delivery and to watch out for.

Instructions
STEP 1: Keep an eye on a pregnant cow when you notice her pulling away from the rest of the herd - often into a corner if in a pasture - for birth is imminent. STEP 2: Make note of the time when you first see the cow in obvious labor. Her sides will inflate (almost like she is holding her breath - she is!). When she goes into obvious labor, you may see the sack of waters rupture (or it may have done so earlier). STEP 3: Keep a very sharp eye on your cow for the next hour or so if your cow labors for more than thirty minutes without your being able to see, at the very least, the calf's feet. STEP 4: Don't be alarmed if your cow gets up on her feet when the calf's feet show and turn and sniff at the fluids and the ruptured sack of waters. This is not unusual, but can sure make you impatient for her to get on with business. More fluids, including a small amount of blood, are not out of the ordinary. STEP 5: Expect to see a calf in a few minutes after the cow lies down again. Her labor will become much more intense, and she will probably lay over on her side. STEP 6: Look for the calf's head to begin to show. The shoulders are the next big push or two and, finally, out slides your new calf. STEP 7: Observe the new momma quickly get back on her feet and, with afterbirth hanging out of her, begin licking her new baby. STEP 8: Watch the calf shake its head, slapping still-wet ears back and forth on its neck once the cow's licking starts. The calf will soon raise its head and kick a little. STEP 9: Wait up to thirty minutes for the calf to be licked clean and all dried off. Then comes the effort of standing up. If the calf does not stand, it sure can't get any milk! STEP 10: Anticipate, after several attempts and subsequent failures, your new calf to finally find its feet, and with its mother licking and encouraging, the colostrum (mother's first milk) goes happily down. STEP 11: Give a sigh of relief and joy. A sucking calf, its little tail switching from contentedness, and a cow licking the calf, is every cattle-raiser's desired end to a successful birth. Tips & Warnings
Call in a vet at any sign of danger to the cow or her calf!

Answer 3

It should deliver itself but if the cow is having problems then you may have to help by pulling the calf out with your hands. You will need to make sure that the cow get on up right away. If she doesnt then she may not get up at all. If she has trouble staying up you will need to hold her up and make her walk. Also if she has been down a long period you will need to get her some water because she will be dehydrated. That will also help her recover faster.

Answer 4

Is this related to your "How to deliver a baby" question?

Calves are nothing like humans. Don't even THINK of trying farm animal advice on your pregnant friend!!!

Answer 5

Step #1 - get off the computer and get your cell phone
Step #2 - call a vet for advice from your cell on your way out to the barn
Step #3 - follow instructions from the vet

Answer 6

So you delivering your gf's baby or a cow? Or maybe your gf IS a cow.

Grow up

ETA: He just asked on another ? how to deliver a baby because his gf wants HIM to help her at home, now he wants to deliever a calf? C'mon!

Answer 7

The mother will do it on its own. If you see it having problems call the vet.

Answer 8

Why isn't this in Pets - other animals catagory?