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Question by  tara81 (6)

If you are a horse expert, can you help me with weaning?

What is the right age?

 
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Answer by  jillou (114)

The foal will tell you when it's ready by eating food plus milk. (Often around 4 months, so weaning can happen after this.) Leave the foal in surroundings he knows to avoid extra stress. Ideally you have taught your foal to accept a head-collar, as this makes handling easier. A calm horse or another foal for company helps.

 
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Answer by  LaurieF (211)

A healthy foal who has demonstrated some independence from the dam may be weaned at 4-5 mos of age. With ill or extremely dependent foals, weaning should be delayed.

 
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Answer by  MrsHarrell (11)

Six months is the healthiest age for weaning. If you make it a slow process, introducing the foal to new horses or a potential babysitter, it will be less stressful for both the mare and the foal. A slower weaning process also allows the mare to dry up (stop producing milk) easier.

 
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Answer by  partyanimal33 (452)

Most babies are weaned at between six and eight months of age. There are two ways to wean a foal. The first is to just take the baby away and separate the mother for good. The next is to do a gradual weaning where the separation is done in stages.

 
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