This message is from: "Frederick J. \(Fred\) Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi Folks, Many, many thanks to all who responded privately, and on the list. We think we have the problem solved, then the "squirts" begin again. It seems that it is an every other day happening. The mare's food has been cut down to reduce the richness of the milk and grain for both mother and daughter is now strictly CornOatsBarley (COB for our non-American friends). I don't think the problem will be solved until we wean the baby. She will be four months old on the 29th of May. We will wean her then, get the cotton for our ears (to muffle the "screams") and turn on the "White Noise" generator. Ever seen a baby nurse THROUGH a fence. We did when our first Fjord was weaned. Not being completely stupid, we decided that more than a fence must separate mother and baby. Wasn't much fun listening to the distressed sounds from the mare and baby. Oh well, it goes with the territory... Again, thanks to all for the suggestions. Fred Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilkeson, WA USA
