Is it too soon to leave out the calves?

Definitely time to let them out.

They will be going in doors again in a few months. They will be fine.

None out and no panic …..used to try turn out calves from mid march but too young and not strong enough and they went backward …..mid may earliest I’d let them out ….have to be weaned at least 3 weeks

What kind of diet have you January/early February calves on now? Always feel at this time of year I'm holding them back keeping them inside.

Latest research suggests that a calf’s rumen isn't fully developed until 5-6 month stage.

We offer straw and we also let them into slightly strong unfertilized grass.

We like to build up their resistance to worms and think by letting them out early this helps. This stands to them especially in the second year.

Feed 1kg of 18% nut with added vitamins etc.

Each to their own what works for your system is what matters.

Usually at yearling stage we would be hitting 370 - 420 kg mark with good frame development and not over done flesh wise

I had to get out of ad libbing the calves as it was going right through them. So back to twice a day feeding and they are rock solid