First Week With Your New Calf
- 8 Sections
- 43 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
- 12h 22m Duration
Welcome To Class!
Day 1
- Day 1 Livestock Supplies List
- Basic Cattle Behavior
- Bonding Tips
- Developing a Feed Schedule
- Learn How to Tie Your Calf Safely
- Gather These Materials To Prepare for Our Virtual Lesson
- How to Prepare Supplies Before Your Next Lesson
- Discussion: Evaluating Your Confidence, Concerns, and Issues You're Facing
Day 2
- Day 2 Livestock Supplies List
- Getting Your Calf Used to Equipment
- Did your Feed Schedule Work?
- Practice How to Tie Your Calf Safely
- Health Issues - Red Flags to Look For
- Learn How to Move Your New Calf Safely Without a Halter
- Practice Moving your Calf Safely
- Discussion: Evaluating Your Confidence, Concerns, and Issues You're Facing
Day 3
- Day 3 Livestock Supplies List
- Practice Moving your Calf Safely & Calmly to Specific a Area
- Halter Walking Basics - Work with a Friend or Family Member
- How to Halter Your Calf
- Practice How to Tie Your Calf Safely
- After You Tie
- Discussion: Evaluating Your Confidence, Concerns, and Issues You're Facing
- Test These Materials - Tech Tips
Day 4
- Day 4 Livestock Supplies List
- Learn How to Use a Chute & Safety Tips Before Putting Your Animal Inside
- Learn How to Secure Your Calf in a Chute
- Practice Securing Your Animal in a Chute With and/or Without Your Animal + *Safety Tips*
- Discussion: Evaluating Your Confidence, Concerns, and Issues You're Facing
Day 5
Day 6
This beginner-friendly online course introduces you to the essential first steps of raising and training your calf. You’ll learn how to establish a consistent daily routine that supports your animal’s health, comfort, and safety.
Through guided instruction and personalized feedback, you’ll gain confidence in handling your calf, introducing basic supplies safely, and applying hands-on low-stress trust exercises that lay the groundwork for future success in showmanship and care.
Before your virtual session, your instructor will review your feedback and videos to tailor techniques to your calf’s unique temperament. During your session, you’ll practice safe handling, tying skills, and equipment use with step-by-step guidance.
This foundational course builds trust, reduces stress, and helps both you and your calf feel prepared for your next stage of training.
Perfect For:
Students and families new to calf ownership or showmanship, youth agriculture programs, or instructors looking to introduce beginner cattle handling safely.
