What does a baby horse eat?

A baby horse, called a foal, primarily drinks mare's milk for the first few months of its life. This milk is rich in nutrients and antibodies that help the foal grow and stay healthy.

Here's a breakdown:

* First few days: The foal relies entirely on colostrum, the first milk produced by the mare, which is packed with antibodies to protect the foal from infections.

* Weeks 1-4: The foal drinks mare's milk frequently, transitioning to a more mature milk as the mare's milk changes.

* Months 2-4: The foal starts nibbling on grass and hay, gradually introducing solid food into its diet.

* Months 4-6: The foal is weaned, meaning it no longer relies on mare's milk as its primary source of nutrition. It's now eating a diet of grass, hay, and grain.

While the foal is nursing, it might also lick and nibble at the mare's feed to get a taste of the food she eats. This helps them prepare for transitioning to solid food.

Important Note: It's crucial to ensure the foal has access to clean water at all times, even while it's primarily drinking mare's milk.