Posted 2004-04-02 11:38 AM Subject: RE: weaning age?
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 570 Location: NM
we had an older mare that we had to wean at four months. The baby was eating regular food and he never lost any weight. Six months is the longest I would leave a baby on. Also you may want to spray his hay to soften the stems a little bit and make sure you have him on a good supplement designed for weanlings. I would be concerned at weaning one earlier than four months though. JMO
Posted 2004-04-02 11:39 AM Subject: RE: weaning age?
Math Whiz
Posts: 2130 Location: OK
I have weaned them as early as 3 months. As long as they are eating & drinking good, they will be fine. I like to give them some calf manna & Grow Colt also.
Posted 2004-04-02 11:42 AM Subject: RE: weaning age?
Veteran
Posts: 186 Location: Washington State
Originally written by Hugo on 2004-04-02 9:38 AM
we had an older mare that we had to wean at four months. The baby was eating regular food and he never lost any weight. Six months is the longest I would leave a baby on. Also you may want to spray his hay to soften the stems a little bit and make sure you have him on a good supplement designed for weanlings. I would be concerned at weaning one earlier than four months though. JMO
We have never had a bay before. What supplement would you all recommend? I have heard of Calf manna (sp?) but what is it exactly?
Posted 2004-04-02 11:45 AM Subject: RE: weaning age?
If it Ain't a Paint it Ain't!
Posts: 8519 Location: Mansfield, Tx
I agree with everyone .. The earliest I have weaned was 4 mnths and longest 6 mnths.. the baby will start to go out on his own more often and venture away from the momma ...
Posted 2004-04-02 11:47 AM Subject: RE: weaning age?
Yard Ornament Collector
Location: BFE, Texas
As CJ would say "depends on the horse". Usually 4-6 mos. If colt is really dragging mare down and she's bred back, then 4 mos. at earliest, otherwise we leave em on til about 6 mos. We usually wean late Sept. to middle of Oct. depending on how late they foal, plus try to do it when weather is still stable (not rainy or nights too cool), anything to make it less stressful on the younguns.
RE: weaning age?
