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Foaling out of Mares
* Foaling stalls with cameras
* Foal Alert System
* Vet resident
on premises
* 24 hour observation
Little Hawk Farm has foaling stalls with visual monitors and also utilizes the Foal
Alert System. There is 24 hour observation by staff. Dr. Tom Newton resides on the
farm and attends all foalings. The mares and foals are examined at the time of birth
and problems immediately addressed. A post foaling exam of mare and neonate IgG test
are routinely conducted at 12 to 24 hours by Dr. Newton.
Weaning Your Foal
* Based on individual needs
* Frequent handling
Little Hawk Farm recommends weaning between 4 and 6 months of age depending upon
the individual needs of the mare and foal involved. The farm has stalls and paddocks
which are safe for handling this event. Whenever possible, foals are placed with
other weanlings and often with a babysitter adult. The weanlings are handled at least
twice per day. They learn to lead and to accept grooming. We recommend 30-
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