Before letting a calf out into a field for the first time you have to train him for the electric fence. To train him you need to have him halter broke first.
Then lead him out into the field and get close to the fence. Let the calf have some slack on his halter and see if he tries to go through the fence . If he hits the fence and gets shocked don't let him get through, pull him back. Do this a couple more time until he won't walk into the fence. The next day do it again. You should do this for about 3 days. Then turn him into the field and he shouldn't try to go through the fence. If he does try then repeat the training some more. It is best to do this at a young age where you can handle him if he tries to run. Baby cows or steers are like little kids and have to be trained too.
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I like to stay on the farm because we have cows,turkeys and horses. I like being with the cows and riding the horse's. If it's a nice day i can go for a ride whenever I want. I also like to fix the fences when they need it. When dad needs help with the turkeys I go and help him . I like to drive the tractors and move the big cows. I like to have calves so I can practice roping and learning to raise them. And when the dairy guys come i like to help them find some cows with calves and load them into the trailer.
