 Foaling Schedule Page 4
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Foaling Schedule Page 4
Newborn Guide and Foaling Schedule:
Foaling Schedule Page 4
Foaling Schedule Page 4
 Foaling Schedule, Prenatal: Two Months in Advance up to the Expected Due DateThe Big Day: Things to do on the day the foal hits the groundStarting One Week after Foaling: Milk Drawdown, Vaccinations, Planning Weaning, etc.Weaning Time: Weaing Methods and planning, Feeding, and Maintenance onYyoung FoalsDownloading this Schedule: Adobe (PDF), WordPerfect (WPD), Ms Word (DOC) and (RTF) |
Weaning . . .
I. Schedule weaning when you can wean several foals at same time.
If weaning one foal . . .~ leave it with other horses and/or in familiar surroundings
~ move the mare out of the foal’s range of hearing.
If there are no other horses on the farm . . .~ rent a padded cell for 48 hours (for yourself),
~ and be there to provide support for the “traumatized” foal
II. Have grain available to help offset hunger pangs . . .
do not provide grain “free choice” unless they are already on full feedhave a good hay available free choiceProvide a loose mineralIII. Provide free choice exercise: this time is critical for strong bone development
Once daily
after weaning the latest worldbeater foals . . .
I. Catch, halter, and brush the foals
II. Examine their feet and hooves
Your farrier and your HorseDoc will appreciate it
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