Weaning the 2023 Foals!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- It’s that time of year where our mares are DONE with their children, and we help them out by weaning!
We wean with the signs from the farmer’s almanac, and it truly helps with the transition!
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Penelope looked l like at tge end "YOU PUT ME IN HERE WITH THESE INFANTS, AND THEY ARE BOYS!!"
Petey was like why r u sticking me in her with this animal
Ok everyone saying she needs to consider a different method doesn’t know her or what she’s tried. I know plenty of horses who’ve been weaned cold turkey (I own a mare who I guarantee was weaned that way) and she’s just fine. I will agree some foals are better off than others and will react better than others. There are so many factors that should be considered, colts can breed back to their dams, mares can loose weight, mare may not be producing enough milk, the foal may be stealing all the dams hay, etc.
I have a foal that my vet said to wean at 3 months if my mare wasn’t gain and retaining weight because of her health. Vets won’t geld colts until a minimum of 6 months old but if you have a 3-4 month old Colt mounting his mare constantly there could be the possibility of him breeding his mare (which is a disaster waiting to happen genetically). Criticizing someone based off of another TH-camr (who as far as I know has never bred a mare or bought a mare and foal combo) isn’t fair. You don’t know what conversations she’s had with her vet about weaning so you can’t judge. When I asked my vet about weaning my Colt he never suggested a method just a time period.
My suggestion is to stick to your own business, educate yourself, and talk with your vet if your trying to wean a foal. Judging someone based of a 1-30 minute video isn’t fair. Do your own research and let others be. Harassing and repeating information (without doing your own thorough research and being able to provide said person with the research) will not make someone change if they don’t want to.
When are colts becoming fertile?
@@Dojan50 6 months is the youngest I’ve heard of.
If it works for you and it is the only method you know doesn't mean it is right for the foals. Nothing wrong with a little research and more consideration for the horses.
@@margretemargrete11 research and consideration is great until you don’t have the means to do that. Again you can’t judge what she has done without being there 24/7. Which no one on this platform has as none of us are close friends or family. We are not her vet either.
Love the cows....so funny getting them to even move
Fin wants his momma and making Petey nervous. He was like I don't wanna go in the stall with this crazy horse. Bless their hearts. Penelope is sure the boss.
Yes he like that thing is crazy don’t make me do it 😂
I think the way and time that the weaning with these foals was perfect, I always wean my foals ar 4-5 months, and they are much better to work with and the moms need to have their time back.
I cried right along with you. Wonderful to have a good easy birth. We will always love and remember Cool and her baby. ❤😢❤
My mom always used the Farmers Almanac when gelding.
Bo lookin at Fin like "dude calm down its not that bad"
Winston...what a guy!!!
Peter is my favorite this year. I think he's going to make someone a great horse. Mild mannered and slow and kind.
Everybody is saying this is so stressful on them. They don’t look at all stressed. Once all the foals were together, they looked as happy as can be. And we didn’t see as much of the moms but they didn’t seem bad either, from what we saw.
I never knew mini cows could move that fast on those little legs. Great zoomies ladies. ♥️😁
17:01 her peeing forever!!😂 I laughed out loud. Thanks for sharing!!
Penelope has definitely inherited Trudy's hay hairstyle. It seems like every video lately she has so much in her mane HAHA
Petey said "nuh-uh he crazy"
You are living the exact life I would have if it would have been possible! We had horses and babies all my life at home with my parents and I had a few horses after I married, but this is heaven to me! I love living vicariously through your daily life ! You are so blessed sweet girl and I know you know that! Your content makes me so happy on a daily basis!! ❤️❤️🐴 🐷 🐐 🫏 🐮
Trudy makes some majestic offspring! I forget her bloodline. I'll have to go back and look unless someone remembers?
Hot N Blazing x Miss Kat Tails is Trudy’s parents.
@@holamichaela11 Thank you!
My grandma had me using the Farmers almanac to wean, potty training, EVERYTHING for my kids and it never failed! 😂
Sure, superststion works everytime!!
This is very much not how my barn does it, and their foals and moms are much more chill and seem pretty well-adjusted. I'm a bit concerned about the confined space, with all of them freaking out and running on top of each other? Would it be possible to have a different non-mom adult nearby, a horse they're familiar with, there to help them feel less alone and afraid? Kind of like an aunt or uncle to just be nearby and when they see that that horse is calm, maybe they'll be more calm? I'm just a hobby rider but I feel like that might make things easier for them, emotionally. And less dangerous if they're not flailing and running and thrashing inside a stall. :S
Did you literally not watch the video where the old gelding is put into the run?
did you skip the part where she actually put her old horse Bo outside the stall so the babies could touch nose with him and be more calm? I'm not defending her ways of doing things but pay attention before commenting
It's already been commented, but they did have another older horse there to calm them down. Bo is always put with the babies to calm them down. Katie's family have been doing this for years. And these little babies are happy and healthy. They had a stressful day or two, but are now okay. Instead of dragging it out and putting them through several days of trauma like others have suggested. This is the method Katie's family have used for a long time, and it works for them.
Ikr
They have another horse into there so they will stay calm. She said bo was going to be a comforting friend.
6:30 the foals were coming through the stall window and going nuts? I mean..
Petey might have been a lil more chill but Finn was a bit spicy lol😂
Poor Petey didn't want no parts of Phin's bullshit. 😄
Petey was like ”umm, don’t but me with him - he seems crazy!”
Petunia won’t get up, but you only use Poppy’s full Government Name😂😂
The boys have matching stars omg
Winston is there for the drama
As much as I adore your love for your foals, this is not a proper way of weaning. There is no “one good way” of weaning of course, but putting them away like that and in a confined space causes a lot of stress to them, and that stress lasts. Unfortunately, horses are easy to be traumatised and we want to limit this as much as possible ❤ the foals show visible distress. Before you ask me how long I have been breeding, I work at breeding facility for years now, the breeding facility is breeding for about 4-5 generations by now and has around 20 foals per year, I also consult and work with foals at different facilities where there are 1-5 foals a year, sometimes more. I’ve seen A LOT and I worked with hundreds of foals at this point. The difference is huge. Many people don’t understand just how huge and how many behaviours later in their life are caused by it. Please at least do your own research and consider other methods.
All the best to you and your horses ❤
That Loading was AMAZING! Great Job Girls, Ya"ll
Penelope is massive 😂😂
Katie you have some beautiful babies there!!! 🐴🐴🐴
Winston is the main character!!!
I can never get over how Miss P TOWERS over the boys😂 such poise she has though👑
Loved this video! I don’t think I have ever seen Winston so mobile. I think he knew the camera was rolling. A real ham! 🤣🤣🤣Getting to see all your beauty horses, cute mimi cows and goats all in one video was wonderful. Can’t wait for the next!
Petey was like I am not going in there with that crazy boy😂😂
Penelope is gorgeous!!!
Next Stop, Cross Tie Class
All 3 are beautiful
Winston just kills me.
Maybe another method would be less traumatic for the mares and foals?
While others may disagree, this truly can be the least traumatic when done properly. These foals are chill, happy citizens far sooner than those who have their weaning process dragged out. Like I said in the video, there are multiple methods. This is what works for us, and it’s been proven time and time again.
Don’t you love the Internet and all its opinions
@@katievanslykelife Well the multiple studies and research disagree with you.....
@@EquineQueen13its her horses, she knows theyre personality and she knows whats best for them, it doesnt matter what studies have shown, its her choice.
@@Charlie.Bell3 Just because " She knows her animals" doesn't mean it's any less abusive. It's like a person who declaws a cat or debarks a dog saying it's fine because they know their animal.
I couldn't help myself but I love Winston ❤️
He was sneaking up!🐽
Offering his support for the event 🥰🥰🥰🥰
😂 Petunia aka Speed Bump
I gotta say girl, I've followed you on here for a LONG time, but I am speechless over this. I had no idea people still did cold turkey weaning. You have all those beautiful pastures and you can't do it properly? In addition, you are taking multiple foals who have never met, are going through something extremely traumatic (thanks to you), and you expect the sh*t to not hit the fan in that stall? You were so shocked by the baby being "dramatic" for kicking at you. I'd kick you because you just took my Mom away when I was still nursing and locked me in a tiny room with 2 other horses for days too.
You think Penelope might be the chillest (despite showing the whites of her eyes) because she got to spend 2 more months with her mother than the other 2 had? Maybe she was a bit more ready for this? Just a thought.
Just FYI, Raleigh quoted a study that was only done on pigs. Not equine. So a ton of her “scientific proof” is flawed. Have you done your own research, (like legit peer reviewed studies) or are you just regurgitating what somebody else said? Because it definitely sounds like the latter. These foals are perfectly fine.
Cold turkey weaning is fine when done correctly 😂
@@destinyr7306cool heres studies done on horses. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7070483/
i have also watched katie for years and raleigh and i know that katie doesn’t mean for there to be stress, i believe that katie doesn’t realize some of the signs in the foals. but i do completely agree with this i just recommend if she sees this somehow i do recommend watching raleigh’s video
@@marleyfrost215did you look at the size of those study groups? That’s what you’re choosing to show off as your “scientific evidence”? 😅
The worst way to wean foals they much less stressful and kinder ways than this.
Poor things.
Bless there hearts❤
They load easier than most horses
Dude this is actually so sad poor finn this seems so mentally damaging to just rip their moms away
Phin was dramatic when his mama had to go get her foot looked at, that’s just his personality. He was pacing for about a day before he didn’t care anymore
@@ramya2924 but wouldn't slow weaning just be easier and safer for everyone?
@sign9179 Phins mom can't go out into the big pasture, so this is the only way to wean for her. The other moms were fine right away after being separated. I think there isn't a right or wrong way to wean; it just depends on the horses. Also, she usually does it in smaller batches when they reach 7ish months. She just didn't have as many foals this year, so she did them all at once so they won't be alone.
i dont think there is any other way as one of the mums has a injury
@@ramya2924 I feel like we shouldn't be playing it off as him being "Dramatic". This is one of the most stress educing and traumatic experiences he will ever experience.
Winston twerking was peak video gold. Second was Phin going batshit because you dared try to take his mama away. I swear it’s like the boys are the ones who are codependent with their mamas lol.
finding humor and down playing terrified foals....
My fav part of your videos, is just how much you love all your critters, Though I have to confess Beau and Rooster are my favorites,
Okay everyone has to stop critisising katie and her way to wean her foals, it s her choice. Yes there are better ways, but maybe she has tried those ways, but they didnt work out, if she wants to do it cold turkey, she can.
Aww, they’re so precious! ❤️
It’s just like a first day of school for the little ones, especially since they’re being weaned in September 🐎💖✨
He’s gonna throw a fit😂 his color is so pretty, I know nothing about horses 🫣
Katie I enjoy watching all your videos.
Seeing poppy n petunia run reminded me of step brothers when they had their own room n they were like now we have so much room to exercise 😂 ❤
I can't believe what a stinker Finn is.....he's a bit spicy, that one 🤭😜 I can't believe how he attacked you 😳
Gotta stay the full name to get them to move 😂😂❤
I ❤ Bo!
I’ve watched other breeders use this weaning technique and it always seems to work well. It always helps to have a buddy
Sadly it’s the worst technique because causes a lot of stress like a lot and causes physiological damage
just because something works doesnt mean its right
Praying that weaning can somehow be less stressful for the babies going forward if possible... Love all your animals ❤️
My favorite so far with Winston butt scratches and mini cows races!!😂😂❤️❤️
I think they're saying there's no way in hell we share the same mother
I'm just glad Finn missed the boobs with those flying hooves
Those babies are so precious ❤❤❤Looks weaning went pretty well 😊Poppy & Petunia are such spunky babies and don’t seemed at all bothered by the goats 🐐 😊
You need apple trees so that way you'll have apples for the horses
Omg I LUV THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
Petunia is beaty and is grace 😂😂😂
Penelope is sooo gorgeous ❣️❣️❣️The boys are beautiful too❣️
I have never seen Poppy and Petunia move so fast, too funny!
just curious why do u stall ur horses?
Please can you explain the Farmers Almanac?? xx
Winston is just the best! Never enough of that cute little boy 🐖
Ok this may be a stupid question but are mane and tails of horses, is the reasoning behind some of why some have shorter or longer mane's and tails a genetic thing, like passed down from mare to foal? Is it a breed of horse thing? Or a combination of both?
Some people cut them
People love giving animals human emotions. It doesn't hurt the babies
It stresses them out, do you not see the visible signs in the video??
Yes it does
Stress isn’t a emotion only humans have, the fact that she prematurely gives ulcer guard bc she expects health problems due to her method should tell you everything about how terrible that method is
Gradual weaning is way more humane
Petey is like I'm not going in there with him🤣🤣
I’m so sorry about all the hate your getting on this video you don’t deserve it❤❤
She doesn’t know better, but the weaning method she’s using is really traumatizing for the foals and mares.
@@filmfox2969her mare is injured they cannot put them in pasture
That doesn’t mean it’s ok to use an abusive method. Look up cold turkey and the side affects if you think I’m wrong.
@@filmfox2969 please explain better ways to do it if you have an mare with an ingrury
@@filmfox2969💯👊🙏🙏🙏
Omg how small are these cows😂. Are highlanders? This looks like a start of a mini zoo 😂. I hope your partner is prepared for your next tiny animal 😂.
Hey Winston!
I love how well you do this. Seeing a barn do it poorly and then seeing how well you care for your horses. Ignore the people that are jerks. Love seeing how much you care.
❤❤im new to your channel and so happy 🎉i found you!!❤❤
I really love your content 💕 You are a really great teacher, very clear and extremely easy to understand ❤ Your very well spoken, charming and beautiful ❤ thank you for sharing your beautiful animals ❤️ 😊
I have a question could a mom or baby ever die from b ing to stressed about weaning
I know this isn’t about Winston but he cracked me up! He’s such a cute “little” pig lol. Also Bo is like “hi. I’m here….again” lmao 🤣 Bo is the best they could ask for!
Petey was like, "Man! I don't want to go in there with that crazy kid!"
Poppy and petunia are just soooo cute and funny 😂❤
Katie Finn is so beautiful!!
Petey says nope hes crazy im mot going in there
I think that’s the first time we’ve ever heard Mrs. Katie curse! 😮 warranted yes but I love the babies ❤
0:53 Winston cameo
That’s a heifer 😂
Thank you for sharing, you are a great narrator 😊they are all so adorable but that Winston is so chilled and cute.
They are so big already ❤ im early for once also.. 😅
Appreciate all you do! I've learned so much thank you!
Hi Winston!!!
Have you learned how not to wean, due to physically induced stress? Stress that can create an impact genetically for the rest of their life. Introducing foals after weaning is unnecessary on a farm with several mare and foal pairs.
@@Ketowski Over the years I have learned that people in the horse community are very passionate about there animals. I respect opinions. I am not here to criticize. I'm here to keep an open mind and enjoy the content.
Have you seen this from Raleigh Link?
th-cam.com/video/sGNDK34yuFM/w-d-xo.html
Plant two apple trees
11:42 Penelope is huge, compared to the boys, Finn & Peter. Gorgeous but big girl❤
I ABSOLUTELY Know Nothing……But WHY….WHY can’t those Little Babies Stay with their Moms…..What Difference dose it Make….
You said that Little Boy was a MAMAS Boy……He will be so Heartbroken 💔 and Probably his Mother also….Watching this made me so Never’s Worried they might not like each other…..But U are the Professional….
I just Found U and think U are the Most BEAUTIFUL Young Lady with so Many Talents……To hear U Sing 🎤 Is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL…
Seeing All of Your Animals make me Laugh & Smile U are so WONDERFUL to your Animal Family and that Husband is a real Treasure…
Thank You for Sharing Your Life with Us….
Watching from Virginia 🌹
the reason you have to wean is alot of mares can't gain back condition if they're also feeding a foal past 6ish months. They can also be at risk of being bred by their own foals should they come back into season before the foal is weaned which not only is a problem genetically but can also cut off their milk supply too.
@@cloudedcolour5329 That’s WHY U Guy’s are the Professionals I know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING but My Eyes 👀 see so much Beauty
In these Wonderful Animals….Thank U for letting me know WHY….
I’m so thankful you shared this! The real & raw♥️
I think u scared the pee out of poppy..haha..
Love that Winston ❤
What happen to your donkey did they have baby
Imagine someone ripping you away from your mum when you were a baby and then them calling you dramatic 🥴
“Children” of every species goes through it. The age is appropriate for this to happen. If you must think of it anthropomorphic terms, it’s no different than little kids starting kindergarten. They cry the first day or two and then they’re fine. They aren’t babies.
@@Calamity_Jen85 children of every species go through being taken from their mum by a different species, put in a box, isolated and weaned? Right..
Also kindergarten isn’t really “natural” either and when an animal weans their baby it isn’t isolating them and causing distress. Nothing about this is normal for the animal. If humans have determined it to be the “appropriate time for weaning” then why don’t they just let it happen on its own? Perhaps because it’s really not & they don’t actually care about the animals emotional wellbeing, only whether it’s profitable or convenient.
@@Calamity_Jen85in the wild they don’t go through this. It would be more similar to slow weaning
I love Winston’s cameos lol also the guy who helps you with the horses in the video is amazing! He’s so in control and calm with the horses