How Do You Care For A New Foal?
Waiting eleven months for a newborn can seem like eternity, so making sure you are ready is essential to having a thriving foal. Here are a few tips for a safe and happy arrival. First, you need to make sure you have an idea of when the foal is going to arrive. Most foaling calculators are based on a 340 day gestation. Watch for your mare to show signs of foaling that include waxing, restlessness, not eating, and soft in the rear. Second, most mares foal in the middle of the night. This is a safety precaution since horses are prey animals. Also, a mare can hold off on foaling. They are one of the few animals that can stop their labor if they feel threatened. So make sure you have the mare in the area where you are going to have her foal at least 2 weeks before the date arrives to all ow her to get comfortable with her surroundings. Third, if you are present when the foal arrives you may have remove the sack. I’ve never heard of a mare not taking the foal after is has been handled. So d
