September 3, 2010
Weaning the Foal - Limit the Stress of Foal Weaning
The average age for weaning a foal is around 4 - 5 months. Some breeders will wean as early as 3 months, but this is usually done because the foal is growing unusually fast and there is a concern about growth problems; or the mare is loosing too much weight and is in foal again. If the foal is eating solid food well and you have been able to get all the basic training completed, the next consideration is about the mare and foal’s mental readiness.
