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That doesn't necessarily mean they weren't ready to be weaned.  Some mares will never wean on their own, their maternal instinct is too strong.  I have a mare that will still let her 6 year old son nurse if they're in the same pen.  Some mares scream and holler for days while the foal could care less, while with others, its the other way around.

 

Rae

Tall C Arabians - Central

Vallonelee@xxxxxxx wrote:

In a message dated 11/13/05 9:53:40 PM US Mountain Standard Time, heidi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

But I do think there is a lot of variation
in individuals, and many do report good success weaning just through a
good safe fence.

When I watched my neighbor do this I noticed that the pair was not ready to be separated, evident by the way that momma sidled up to the fence so baby could poke her head through and nurse.   Just something to think about.

 

Lee