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11 comment(s) for “Orphan foal”

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   lisa | 07.19.2011I am writing for my neighbor who has an orphaned foal 2mths. old (mini). Whould they feed the milk form or the pellet type.We have observed the foal eating grass.
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   Buckeye Nutrition | 11.11.2011Lisa,
   
   Usually our orphaned foals will receive the Mares Milk Plus and Foal Starter milk pellets at the same time. As you notice the foal consuming more of the Foal Starter, you can decrease the amount of Mares Milk until she has been weaned off of it. As the foal continues to consume Foal Starter, it can then be transitioned to a Growth diet or Gro N Win.
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   fank sena | 05.24.2012my vet recommed this product for orphan foal, would like price to feed a race breed fillie and how to order as soon as possiable thank you
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   Lisa S | 06.19.2012I have a mini filly who is 13 days old. She was orphaned yesterday. We have been trying Mares Milk Plus both in a bucket and in a bottle. The only way to get her to take ANY formula is to withhold all liquids - and then she will only drink about 1 cup at a time (every 2 1/2 - 3 hours) and seems to be inhaling more than she is actually drinking. The bottle is absolute no-go. Mom had started decreasing milk production 2 days before her death and the filly was really starting to eat grain. We have started her on Foal Starter milk pellets - who she eats readily. I am trying to determine how many pellets are "enough" daily... and can she get by on pellets alone? or does the Mare's Match give something else that the pellets don't? Thanks for any insight.
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   Buckeye Nutrition | 06.22.2012Fank Sena,
   
   For more information regarding Mare's Milk and Foal Starter products, please check our Dealer Locator for a Dealer in your area. You may also contact Customer Service 1-800-417-6460 for more ordering information.
   
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   Buckeye Nutrition | 06.22.2012Hi Lisa,
   
   So sorry about your loss. Since your filly is not readily drinking the milk replacer, Foal Starter™ is a good choice for her until she gets older. It is an easily digestible milk-based pellet scientifically formulated to transition your filly from nursing to solid food. She should be consuming around 1 lb of Foal Starter™ per 100 lbs of body weight. Allow her access to high quality, readily digestible forage and clean, fresh water. When she is 3 to 4 months of age, you can transition her to a grain ration formulated for growing horses such as Gro 'n Win® or Growth™. If you have any additional questions, please contact our care line at 800-898-WINS(9467).
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   Lisa S. | 06.22.2012Thank you for your reply. She is easily eating 1/2 - 3/4 pound per day (spread out over 4-5 feedings)... she weighs in at about 30-35# right now. At best today we have managed 1 1/2 - 2 oz of milk replacer at any one time with a small syringe and plenty of cajoling! It is a relief to hear the milk pellets are an ok substitute. She is trying hay/grass and drinking plenty of water. She has plenty of energy! Thanks again for your reply and reassurance.
   Lisa & "Sky"
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   Sue | 08.03.2012We have an orphaned mini colt who is now 10 weeks old. He has been on the Foal Starter for about a month along with the milk. He is decreasing the milk himself and increasing the pellets. I was wondering what the transition age and process is to go to the Gro n Win. Gradually add the Gro n Win to the Foal Starter or just start him on the Gro n Win. We have 4 mini mares can I feed them Gro n Win also or would you suggest another feed for them?
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   Buckeye Nutrition | 08.07.2012Gro 'n Win is an excellent choice to transition your mini colt from Foal Starter pellets. You can gradually start the transition process between 3 and 4 months of age. An average adult miniature horse will weight between 150-250 lbs (per AMHA), so you will want to make sure the foal is receiving 1-1.5 lbs of Gro 'n Win per day.
   
   As for the mares, they will also do well on the Gro 'n Win. Depending on their stage of reproduction, they will need between 1/4-3/4 lbs per day of Gro 'n Win. You can find more information on feeding Gro 'n Win on our website: http://www.gro-n-win.com/
   
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    karen | 05.03.2013We have an orphaned foal on "Mare's Milk Plus". He is 10 days old. As he starts to eat the foal starter pellets is there a formula that we can use to gradually reduce the amount of milk or does he get the total recommended amount of milk plus the pellets until he is 8 weeks old?
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    Buckeye Nutrition | 05.10.2013You can start providing your foal with Foal Starter right away until he is around 3 months of age. He should be consuming 1 pound of Foal Starter per 100 pounds of body weight. To do this, you will want to start providing the Foal Starter free choice with the Mare's Milk Plus in a separate bucket. As he consumes the Foal Starter, gradually reduce the amount of Mare's Milk Plus he is receiving per day until he is fully consuming the Foal Starter. Once he is consuming the recommended amount of Foal Starter, your foal will not require Mare's Milk.