Why I Had To Wean My Foal at 1 month old

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[@BabyShenanigans]

It's unfortunate that Scarlet rejected him, BUT Banksy is getting the care and nutrition he needs (even if his new mom does treat him like a newborn!) and that's what matters.

[@rubber.duckos67]

Baby Shenanigans he's just getting more care by getting treated like a newborn

[@whodriver]

I'm so sorry you and Banksy had to go through this. Years ago good friend's mare rejected her foal; it was so hard to work through and deal with. My full sympathy... I have fallen in love with Banksy through your videos. Please give him a hug and a kiss for me.

[@ajgensel9359]

The right experienced broodmare is worth her weight in gold, I've been in these shoes and desperately miss "the old gray mare" who would beg, borrow or steal foals given half the chance. She was our go to when rejection occurred though we never went the hormone route with her, bucket training her adoptees instead. She never raised a bad kid, treating the ones she adopted no differently than the ones she foaled. Many owners don't give maidens a second chance when they reject and sadly I've known a few owners to euthanize a mare for the sin. Given a second chance many do well with their second foal though that is just my anecdotal observation.

[@hannahkoester3489]

His new nurse mare is gorgeous ❤️

[@PunkRockBarbie]

His new momma is HUGE lol whatever works for his safety ❤

[@sombrs44]

His nurse mare is such a sweet girl, love how she keep trying to teach him to nurse. Hope everyone remembers that this isn't your fault or Scarlets. It's just something that happens. I do have question, will his nurse mom still require hormones to keep her acting and feeling motherly? Or is she good since she has accepted him now?

[@highstandards6226]

She should be fine. Once he's nursing, what's removed will naturally stimulate replacement. One farm I worked at, two mares were turned out together with their foals, one foal was weaned before the other, that mare gradually worked the remaining foal into a corner and basically forced it to "take care of" HER bursting udder! Boss took careful note, just in case there was ever a need for a nurse mare or auntie.😉 They're worth their weight in gold!

[@annastewart9390]

You made the best decision you could in the situation and from my perspective you did not have much other choice, Banksy’s safety comes first and foremost!

[@katk7505]

Love how she's like let me baby you and he's just like *don't tell me what to do*

[@shyfillie3368]

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[@AirellSkye]

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[@shyfillie3368]

@@AirellSkye *👌thx kewl*

[@keelywestveld3809]

Woah I *didn’t know that*

[@AirellSkye]

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[@unrulycrow6299]

26yo??? She really doesn't look like it, what a pretty mare! She seems so sweet too!

[@saffa_vanessa]

You’ve made an excellent decision. Some people don’t realize how dangerous it is when maiden mares reject their foal. So glad the broodmare accepted him. Banksy new “mum” is absolutely gorgeous.

[@bucking.brunette6022]

You guys need to remember that this happens with humans too, a mother can get depressed from pregnancy or giving birth. Or just not have a connection with the baby and not love them even if they WANT to. It just happens sometimes 😕

[@Anna-oy6il]

You made the right decision, nobody knows your horses as well as you, your family and your vet do!

[@haleydarby-miller4480]

You did what was in the best Interest of him as long as he's safe and has a full belly

[@myhorseroxursoxoff]

I'm glad Aunty Mikki was able to take him, it'll be one less thing that you have to worry about. I guess Scarlett didn't want a kiddo cramping her style!

[@cowbo1990]

I was so glad to scroll through comments and see that so many people understand why you're doing what you're doing for Banksy. Thank goodness so many of the people in these comments are educated on animal behavior/reproduction/newborn welfare or took a moment to listen to you and understand why you had to provide Banksy with a different mare.

[@SirXer]

It totally makes sense what you had to do, and I think you made the best decisions given the circumstances. I'm so glad he has a caring stand in mom!

[@FoxDragon]

Wow, I had heard of nurse mares but had no idea that lactation and bonding could be artificially induced like this. That is incredible and I am super thankful that this was a viable option for you and Banksy. From the look of that broodmare with him, he is sure to get the care and comfort he needs to grow up strong and healthy now! Sad to heard about the rejection from his mum but that how nature is sometimes, we just have to do our best.

[@skyeedwards8815]

I can’t believe she rejected him. I think you made the right decision on getting a brood mare. Banskey (I think that’s how you spell his name) is getting so big! He’s very gorgeous as well!

[@kaylenstorey7648]

It's Banksy :)

[@abbylol8844]

Skye Edwards Banksy

[@DianeLee999]

Well done, Shelby. A reasonable and prudent action given the adverse circumstances. In this case, you should have a healthy foal and a happier mare - exactly what you were aiming for. 😊👍

[@abbyscott4457]

"I'm a month old... I'm an adult man." I died. So funny! LOL. On a serious note, they are so cute together. Very happy it worked out so well despite less-than-ideal circumstances with his birth mom.

[@katelynbray5531]

Girl don't care whatever everyone says you did what was best for him ❤️

[@dsatt57]

You’re smart to listen to the folks you know and trust rather than a bunch of strangers. Banksy is a handsome colt!

[@funpnkr7654]

I think this is the BEST decision you could of made for both mom and baby. I had the same thing happen with my now two year old. His Dam rejected him at around a month old as a maiden mare as well, we made the best decision for both of them and separated him from her. He is now a healthy happy two year old. Can’t wait to see banksy grow up strong and healthy because of the decision you made!

[@olgatontodonati1727]

I commented this too on your insta but... shoutout to Mickey/Grandma for being such an affectionate mare and taking care of so many babies ❤

[@coombeslauren]

*preparing for the comments to be swamped with "experts" telling you how you're raising your foal wrong* Glad he's doing so well in spite of everything, and at least he and Scarlet are both happy. He's gonna be such a handsome boy ^^

[@AirellSkye]

Oh no worries, I'm here to keep an eye out for "experts" and am ready and willing to delete their comments. Have a wonderful day/night, thank you for your support! -Shelby's moderator 💜

[@anakruger2412]

@@AirellSkye That's why I haven't seen many! You're doing a great job

[@amayafuller8895]

I'm glad that everything is turning out ok, you made the right decision imo.🙂 Mickey is so pretty!

[@melanieselin4187]

You absolutely made the best decision. Some would just bottle feed the foal and take care of it themselves, but nobody takes better care of a horse than another horse. So I'm happy he has a new mom!

[@ggymnast3]

Glad that Banksy it's doing well and is accepted😊

[@francesbruno8445]

Failure to thrive is so critical with orphan or retected foals, despite attempts at formula feeding. Glad you had the best possible solution and that it worked.

[@Certifiedhater101]

Good luck with everything! 💜

[@amedeasilverleaf7286]

Im just glad you and your amazing vet noticed and fixed all of this so quickly 💜

[@chelseabartlett5520]

He's so stunning, and you made the right decision!

[@billyishot]

Clearly the best desition for everyone 👌🏼 and gaaaawd, I loooove his markings 😍

[@AmyLouiseYT]

Awe 💞 His nurse mom is so sweet 💞 You’re doing a great job, @shelbydennis 🦄💞

[@zoeeaststream3415]

Omg that mare is so beautiful omg!!!!!! And I’m glad Banksy wasn’t hurt by Scarlet we had an incident at my barn like this but it ended up much worse

[@carolynbrown1064]

You did the safest option for both banksy and scarlet❤️ whatever makes them both happy and healthy hope everything goes well from now on

[@katelynnewheeler6282]

I am really glad that the little guy is okay! Really excited to see how he grows!

[@brandibrady2955]

Such a happy healthy baby! He's so handsome! I love that you always make such educated decisions with your horses.

[@chandrahuntergreulich]

I love the way that you explain the science behind this process. You made the right call for both of them. It was your decision to make with the knowledge people around you and from your experience on the ground. Best wishes for the future

[@Polinka198]

Wonderful! I love the moment (2:34) when the mare turns so gently that she barely touches Bunksy with her rump. You can see how delicate she is with him and think about him.

[@rtadvocate1010]

love a success story. Good job! It is no one's business to speak against you! I do not know much about this sort of thing; it is a success story and I am grateful for such an encouraging video!

[@cynthiabrown2806]

I'm so happy Banksy is ok!! You must have been so worried Shelby. I am very glad the hormones worked. I didn't know that was an option in foal rejection. I am learning a lot about babies from Banksy videos. Thank you for sharing this Shelby! Once again, it's very good to see your little man is thriving after what I am sure was a very scary experience for all of you. 💜

[@gaelcrane8008]

Excellent decision, Shelby, it was the only way.

[@anakruger2412]

That's so sad and scary. I'm glad that you were able to keep Banksy safe and keep both him and Scarlett happy. I love that you take time and really put a lot of thought into your horses and your decisions for them. You're an amazing horse owner because of it

[@jenniferbowler7730]

I’m so glad you had an experienced nurse mare at hand! This was obviously by far the best choice you could have made for both Banksy and Scarlett. It seems from the video that poor Banksy really isn’t used to affection from his momma, getting nervous when sweet Mickey tries to nuzzle him. It’s so wonderful that Mickey will give him the love (and FOOD) he deserves, and Scarlett can relax and enjoy her friends. I am really excited to watch their relationship grow! ❤️❤️❤️

[@denisekroger3751]

Kudos to you for doing what you felt was right!!

[@abbymombourquette9075]

I was very scared when I read the title but im now glad that u did it.

[@redfyresasoiaf]

Anyone who thinks they know better, whether they even have any lick of experience or not, can go have fun bothering someone else because *y'all aint welcome* ... Much respect to Shelby and what I've dubbed the 'Banksy Crew' for making the best decisions they could given the circumstances.

[@redfyresasoiaf]

ALSO, Mickey has the mirrored face marking as my old gelding and now I'm crying. *Thanks*

[@DaisyStalls]

Awh, im glad you made the save decision, and he seems happy with his new momma.

[@1spoiledbabygirl]

Well, here's my lesson of the day. Thanks Professor Shelby! LOL I have never been a part of the breeding world with horses. Ive never been around it or anything so I am quite dumb to all things possible happening such as this. Thank you for sharing this with us. I admire you for not being 1 of "those" KZbinrs that go with the "popular" decision instead of the RIGHT decisions. Thats 1 of the biggest reasons I follow you and support you because you are so educated and always make the most informed decisions and always leave advice for the professionals that you trust. I hope everything keeps going smoothly and glad things worked out for the good in the end.

[@sethsage_]

I’m sorry that Scarlett rejected him! You handled it perfectly for your situation.

[@laurengonzales7133]

Looks like you couldn’t have found him a better foster mama, I love her!

[@horsegirl7693]

i think you did the right thing Banksy looks soo happy and his new mom is so sweet it is such a blessing to see Banksy so happy

[@justajumper5274]

It’s very upsetting that things didn’t work out. If banksy is getting the care he needs though, then it should all go well. Best of luck to you ❤️

[@coldcreekbreyers7822]

Banksy is SO adorable! I love his markings. I can already tell that he's going to have a great personality.

[@izzygilly8164]

that is sad Banksy can't be with his mom but I know that he is getting what he needs he is also the cutest foal I have ever seen. love u Shelby!!

[@julieharris7624]

You did the right thing. Hope all goes well.

[@Liv_Maggie]

I’m glad everything has worked out! I hope everything continues to go well with the nurse mare!

[@Lorea464]

Thanks for taking care of him ♥️

[@melissasmith3076]

Glad you found a solution to the situation. Banksy is getting so big and assertive!! First time watching a foal grow from birth...been around a lot of farm animals from birth but, alas, no horses. This is very interesting to me. Thank you for including us.

[@reginachenevey8766]

So sorry you all had to go through this but just like with humans, some are better parents than others. Best wishes for Mr. B and his new mom!!!

[@elisewilliams8867]

I’m so glad that everything turned out great! And Bansky is soooooo cute!!!

[@Hakulanni]

I think you are a good owner and you obviously cared very much for your foal. First time I see this video actually don sometime 2019. You found a good and considerate solution for both Mother and Foal...

[@Anna-oy6il]

Also the bay mare is absolutely gorgeous

[@tejatheslayer1586]

I'm sure you did your best to make the best possible decision for all horses involved :) It's good to hear it worked out with Mickey!

[@acuraaquatosphoenix]

Glad everything turned out okay in the end. Nice to see a healthy way to approach to social media as well :). Man Bansky will be a stunner when he grows up. He is already so stunning and he still is a foal

[@AG-sp9zt]

Hey, Shelby! You did the right thing! There are so many rude comments in here and it breaks my heart, regardless of what the comment is about! You are a good person with great intentions, and you did what needed to be done to keep the handsome boy safe! Don't let any of the comments get you down, and remember to maintain your anger and stress!

[@toyjd7278]

You did the right think for Banksy and don't worry you doing a fantastic job well done👍

[@mefford67]

*I think you did EXACTLY the right thing! You’ve got a healthy and gorgeous foal and the mother just might do much better if she’s ever bred again. Love an educated and dedicated owner!* 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sage.citrus]

An unfortunate situation but I'm glad things worked out with Banksy and Mickey and that Scarlett seems to be happier now! Best wishes to you and all the horses 💕💕

[@frostwolf2423]

I’m just glad Banksy is safe and loved by his new mum. While it’s sad Scarlet rejected him, it’s a good thing nothing terribly wrong happened ❤️

[@kimcritchley8231]

As a long time horse owner, I've been lucky to have never had this happened. But you did what was in the best interest of tge baby, good for you

[@wintershock]

I’m glad banksy is ok and is getting along well with his foster mom.

[@cnkequestrian5789]

Mickey is such an angel. She looks so sweet! So glad you found a nurse mare for Banksy :)

[@Robin-sb7vu]

He's a little stinker! The new nurse mare is really trying to mother him and he is darn independent! He's beautiful!

[@iclynnx]

You did what's best for Banksy! Too bad Scarlet became aggressive against her own foal, she could've been a good mother instead :/ The new nurse mare is so beautiful though! I wish you good luck with the rest of Banksy's life :)

[@BuddysMomma5]

A lot of first time mothers have problems accepting a foal, unfortunately. Obviously many more ARE great mothers from the start, but it is definitely not uncommon.

[@kellyspetcarecorner2448]

he’s so cute😭glad him and momma are doing better x

[@ettena93]

This is what I like about you, Shelby. You always put your animals first and make sound decisions. Good luck with your little graffiti artist, he's looking good!

[@allthumbs3792]

What a stressful time for you and poor Banksy! You made the smart decisions. Miki is beautiful and such a patient momma. Experience matters! Banksy looks like he’s adapting just fine. Congrats on a such a beautiful little guy!

[@susanjamison3382]

Sounds to me like you did exactly the right thing for both Scarlet and Banksy .

[@cutsiefruitsthreetwoone8862]

He seems so chill and looks like his normal fancy self 😊

[@jacinthaleatherby2886]

Good on you for doing what was right for both Banksy and scarlet

[@editheden1739]

Excellent observational skills

[@sophiaweber9468]

I’m just happy that he is doing better!

[@perfectlyqueer1658]

Aw, Mickey is so sweet with him!!

[@sidilicious11]

I didn’t know you that lactation could be induced in a mare. That’s very cool that Banksy has a new mommy!

[@jeannecooke4862]

Thanks for your reply...glad you found an alternate formula!

[@v9311]

That light redish colored horse w the dorsal stripe was soooo gorgeous

[@neverendingsadventures]

A very unfortunate situation but I'm glad you found a solution that makes you feel comfortable. It looks to be working out great at the moment and I hope everything wraps up nicely. Other than that Banksy looks like he's turning out to be a well rounded foal. :)

[@highstandards6226]

Don't feel bad, you did your best, it happens, youve done your best. At times a nurse mare isn't even available. THEN its really unfortunate. In this case, at least you had an option that didn't risk his life!

[@iris5678]

Even then I've heard of people putting a foal with whatever horse will accept it(one was a gelding) and bottle feeding or giving substitute through pellets.

[@suzystone244]

You are doing the right thing by having Micky taking on Banksy. AWESOME❤

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

What an awesome nurse mare ❤️

[@shea768]

Micky seems like a good mom! Here is to hoping for a smooth ride here on out. :D

[@jenniferlehman2464]

What a great nurse mare!! You couldn't have done anything else except protect Banksy. You made the correct decision in my opinion. Some maiden mares may accept them at first, and then like in Banksy case, turn and run. Not allowing the foal to nurse or kicking out. And Scarlet kid k could have seriously hurt or killed him. You made the right decision. Best Regards from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Jenn.

[@highstandards6226]

Its unfortunate, but it does happen. Safety IS the priority! Unfortunately, you may have to do so things you don't like, but if he needs it, he needs it. Good on you for doing what's best, despite the cost and aggravation.

[@algypsy17]

Thanks for this video, highly interesting. I would not have expected Scarlett rejecting Banksy so early as she seemed to be a perfect and patient mom in the beginning. Very interesting behavioral fact. For everyones best and especially for Banksy's safety this decision was ideal. Well, he doesn't seem to care very much, as long as the milk-bar is open ;-), and nice for this old but healthy mare to have a foal to care for !

[@peterthehorse8204]

Oh bless his little heart ❣

[@BelleTeteRouge07]

You absolutely made the right choice. Mickey is a great momma!!! All the best to Banksy and Mickey!

[@averagewalrus5493]

Mickey is super patient with Banksy! He looks so happy :)

[@imperialphoenix]

Sounds like you made the best and most educated choice considering the health and best interests of every involved. Glad that everyone is doing well.

[@terriimel2682]

I think you came up with the perfect alternative!!!