I've weaned babies as early as 3 months, it's not ideal but can be done.
From what I have read mares milk does not really have alot of nutrition after 3 months, so I think weaning at 4 months would be OK especially if the foal is eating good.
If I had a mare that was having trouble keeping weight on, I'd wean as soon as I could. They can loose so quick, and it's really hard to get it back on.
JMO:)
Becky
Well Adge has just started his 5th month. Misty PUT ON weight after we changed feeds, is still getting plenty but has lost some weight again. Can I have everyones opinion on what THEY would do? Thunder is a lot smaller colt, so I wouldnt even begin to wean him till his 5th month, but Adge is so much bigger and stronger looking.
Let me go out and take a pic.........pics say more than a thousand words...........now where have I heard that one???? : D