Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board   Topics Page Register Profile Log Out Help     New Posts Last 1|3|7 Days Search Tree View   Posting is restricted to registered board members only to prevent spamming of the board. We regret the necessity of this action, but hope you will appreciate the importance of the integrity of the board. Registration is free and information provided during the process will not be submitted to third parties. How often should foal nurse? Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board » Pregnant Mare and the Newborn Foal - Volume 1 » How often should foal nurse? « Previous Next » Author Message   Rebecca Kate Smith Weanling Username: Iheartskeetles Post Number: 23 Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Friday, March 03, 2006 - 09:56 am:        my new baby boy nurses a lot! he seems to nurse every 2 minutes for about 15-30 minutes and then sleeps or plays for another 30-45. is this normal? he also nurses very roughly, banging and pulling to the point to where my mare squeals in discomfort. i checked her nipples and bag and she seems to have plenty of milk. how often do your foals nurse? btw, he is about 3 days old and weighs roughly 115 pounds   Kris Moos Breeding Stock Username: Kris Post Number: 204 Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Friday, March 03, 2006 - 10:51 am:        sound normal to me! especially a foal that big...he needs to eat to support his growth! My experience, it will sow down some after a few days.   Kim k Breeding Stock Username: Kimk Post Number: 400 Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Friday, March 03, 2006 - 11:14 am:        Can you hear him swollowing ? If you can hear him doing this then you know that he is getting fluid and not just sucking. otherwise it sounds normal to me too. Please note that opinions, product information, advice or suggestions posted on this bulletin board are not necessarily those of the management at Equine-Reproduction.com nor does the maintenance of the post position indicate an implicit or any endorsement of that information, opinion or product. Further, although we have the greatest respect for the posters offering assistance here, you are advised to seek a consultation with your veterinarian prior to using information obtained from this board if it is of a veterinary nature. Proud to be sponsored and supported by: Home of the world-famous INRA '96 extender! For your Veterinary Ultrasounding Needs Hamilton Research Inc - Home of the Equitainer Exodus Breeders Supply An Industry Leader in Equine Veterinary Products! Your Compounding Pharmacy for Reproductive Needs! Quality Tanks at Competitive Prices! Safe, affordable breeding stocks! International Veterinary Information Service MAIN PAGE | INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES | SHORTCOURSES | SERVICES FROZEN STALLIONS | FREEZING LOCATIONS | SUPPLIES | BOOKS | LINKS EQUINE REPRODUCTION E-MAIL LIST | SEMEN CALCULATOR | BULLETIN BOARD SITEMAP | CONTACT US