My suggestion would be to buy some weaned, preconditioned calves where everything is taken care of BEFORE they bring it to your place. They will cost a bit more but how much are the four dead calves worth?  jmho.

There is more to just about anything than just price.

Jim at Dawn

Mark, do you see preconditioned calves through your place? I know there is a preconditioned Hereford calf sale every year in N ILL about Dec 1.