Haflinger adopts mini horse foal - Unbelievable!

[joedie]

I recently bought a 4 month old miniature horse foal as a companion to my grandsons Haflinger mare. I asked the owners not to wean her until at least 4 months old but they went ahead and did it at 3 months. The Haflinger - Sugar immediately acted like this foal was hers. Yesterday, my grandson rode Sugar for the first time and the foal was pacing at the fence. As soon as I put Sugar back in the barnyard, the foal began to nurse her for a good 5 minutes. Later in the day, we saw her doing it again. I haven't checked the mare to see if she is producing milk but I suppose she could if she was suckled enough.
Anyway, at least the foal is getting some much needed Mommy comfort!

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

That is just too cute!

 

[lockedhearts]

Some mares are born mothers. I have a paint mare that if I have other foals and leave them with her, even if she has one of her own, she will nurse them. 3 years ago when she had a foal, she nursed the other foal born that year too.

 

[Luvin Life]

That's great that they took to each other so quick.

The foal does look like her new mommy. Enjoy!

 

[Chick_a_dee]

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That's a great advantage. We have a dog that will nurse anyones puppies! She loveeeessss puppies, she will fight with you to be with puppies.

 

[Brindlebtch]

That is really sweet.

 

[Bec]

What a good momma! That is so cute!

 

[insiderart]

Aww sweet!

 

[Redyre Rotties]

Very sweet, what a good mare!

 

[HorseFeathers]

Adorable!