How much should a calf weigh at weaning? Sixty two percent of the calves were weaned between 170 and 230 days of age and replacement heifer calves had an average weaning weight of 532 lbs while bull and steer calves had an average weaning weight of 559 lbs.

How much weight does a calf gain after weaning?

Early Weaning of Calves. On good feed, a calf will gain about 1.75 pounds a day while on its mother.

How much weight does a weaned calf gain per day?

Calves will gain 1.5 to 2+ lbs per day from 4 months of age until weaning. Average daily gain will depend on forage availability and forage type. For example, unweaned calves in the mountains of Virginia grazing Orchardgrass/Bluegrass pastures will easily gain 2 or more lbs per day.