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i only have 3 minis. my stud, the mare and foal. i did gradually decrease maare grain for 2 weeks until she was no longer getting ant. then i put the mare in an area right next to where she and the foal have been since the birth. they can see, hear but no touching each other. i really dont have...

now i feel terrible!!! i read that it is easier for them if can go back together at night and for mom a few times during the day to help her not become hard and full of milk. yesterday and last night totally separated but now i need to find somewhere to put mom where they cant see each other...

We are weaning our little Summer. have started weaning from mom for 5 days now only together at night time and once during the day. they are sepatatd by a wire fence. she still cries for mom. so sad. tonight she will be in stall by herself for the first time. any suggestions to make this easy...

when do u start foals on it if at all?

I thought I read on a previos post that I cant seem to find that u are suppose to worm foal at 30 days with safe guard. I was just trying to verify this before giving dewormer to my 5 week old filly. I will hold off till I call my vet.

alttile off topic but when did u start her on leading and when did u first put her halter on? Great answers to this post I will have to try these suggestions too when start leading our Summer.

OMG we have had her on straw since she was born!! my husband will be thrilled we can use shavings again. her and mom out side all day but we lock in at night. they have access to stall all day though. They are in an area by themselves with their own shed and our stallion is in area attached to...

Well little Summer is a month old and doing very well. I just want to make sure I M doing everytrhing I am suppose to be doing for her. and at the right time. Tommorrow I will worrm her for the first tine using safeguard . and once every month until 6 months when I will use Ivermectrin. then...

Thanks for the info. i printed it all so i can start my note again!!

mom hasnt not had her shots yet for this year, ding them this week. but she s wormed right after the foal was born. mom will have 5 way or 6 way, rabies and west nile

ok need help again. Cant find my notes about when and what shots foals need after receiving the tetanus at birth. aand when should be wormed. also I saw post on here that some put OFF on theeir minis. Can u spray on mew foals. mosquitoes are horrible here in Maine. also while talking about...

can u spray little ones? my 5 day filly had a mosquito on her already!!!

she does drop alot of grain when eating. thats why we think it teeth.

I dont know how to post pics on here

well bran wont be here till weds and she had her foal last night at 11:10. beatiful little filly. what a fast delivery and everything went so smooth. so glad it is over and van now relax. both us and her!! thanks everyone for all the help to my questions.

I actuallyjust ordered some wheat bran through amazon just 20 ounces. I will use just a cup and add her grain pellets to it .thanks for the help.

i have rice bran. can that be soaked

Cant find bran to make a mash for my mare after she foals in a smaller than 50 lb bag. What do you all use for the mash and where do you buy it? this the last item I need to get and I am ready for this foal to be born!! TIA for any help with htis.

Thanks for all the advice. What a difference in just 2 weeks. She is doing and looking much better. She is getting triple crowm senior just alittle on topf regualar grain, mare plus, rice bran and corn oil. And once has her foal which I hope is soon, will have teeth floated. Thanks

Myhusband just went to get Triple crown since it is available at same place get our blue seal feed. Also since we need to dip our foals navel I had him pu betadine. I used to use iodine but cant seem to buy it here any more. Will betadine be ok to use. You can sure tell it has been awhile since...