[Factotum]

No so chirpy at 6.30am.

Thinks Charlie ' There I was, having a good kip, dreaming about grass and chasing butterflies, when these funny looking beasties with 2 legs came and woke me up again and made me have more of that warm stuff from Mum, when all I really wanted to do was sleep'.

Still sounds like he's making progress, good luck with the rest of today.

Sue

[Bionic]

come on Charlie 

[happygolucky]

   Hope he continues to improve!!

[Rosemary]

Still not interested in sucking - and he's stronger than yesterday 

Called the vet re tubing him - vet says to leave it until after lunchtime. If we tube, it reduces the liklihood of him sucking, which is true but I'm worried about him starving.

Aaargh! Maybe I should stick to growing veggies.

[HappyHippy]

Stop torturing yourself 
He's had a feed during the night (so knows what to do and how to do it) and he won't starve - I guarentee it 
More reiki on the way (for all of you  )
I'd hang off for a bit too before tubing again - he's got to feel hungry to want to suckle 

[Factotum]

Agree with HappyHippy.

He had milk at 11 and 3 -and he was sumping at 3. ()Not sure if that's the right term - it's the banging the udder with your head till Mum lets down the milk

He's stronger than yesterday - must be getting some nourishment then.

He's probably getting milk when he wants it - the rest of the time he wants to sleep and convert that nice warm milk into growing juice. By day 3-4 he should be running around like a loony.

Is he peeing & pooing? - I always take that as a good sign that they're getting milk - no input, no output. 

Do some of  Blizzards teats look shiny and is she generally happy - not demanding Charlie come & have a drinkie. If our mums think it's time for junior to feed as the udder is getting full, they certainly let the calf (and the entire glen) know about it.

Hopefully Charlie will be hungry later and have a good slurp.

Take care

Sue

[littlelugs]

Fingers crossed for the little fella x   

[Kitchen Cottage]

I keep logging in to check on Charlie all the best xx time moves so slowly when you are watching an animal

[Rosemary]

Well, he is peeing (copiously) and pooing and he had a feed at noon, although we had to get him up, so glad we didn't tube him.

He was in the field shelter overnight but it's a nice day so we "encouraged" him to go out in the field, so Blizz could graze. He's walking better and even tried a few skips. He lay down again but Blizz licked and licked him until he stood up - that's the first time we've seen him stand without us "encouraging" him.

Last time I looked he was sound asleep in the long grass.

Dan's offered to put a camera up so that I can watch him 24/7.

Really appreciate all your support and encouragement 

Just looked out - Charlie is feeding from his mum all by himself. Hopefully, he's on his way now

[jaykay]

Good stuff 

[SallyintNorth]

Sounding good 

[Mammyshaz]

It sounds a tense 24 hours. Glad Charlie is looking  good now 

[Factotum]

Just looked out - Charlie is feeding from his mum all by himself.

Well done Charlie.

The camera is a good idea - it's good to have a technical support team on hand

Steve put an IP camera in the cattle shed and connected it via the electric socket supply to the network. We could watch the cows from the house & see any odd behaviour without going up to the yard. Helped a bit with the fretting about if they were OK - if they're all laying down or just cudding then no-one's about to 'pop'.

Sounds like Charlie is settling in fine which is great news.

It that it for this year, or do you have any more still cooking?

Sue

[Susannah]

Oh dear, I wrote the other post before seeing this one. :fc:for Charlie. I know what it is like with the worrying but it sounds like everything possible has been done and he is in the most capable hands.

[Roxy]

Just seen this ....do hope Charlie has turned the corner now - he certainly sounds like he is much improved.  Its such a worry when anything newborn does not suck, but sometimes they seem a bit slow to cotton on, but once they do, thats it. 
 
Sending lots of good vibes for Charlie
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