Foal losing coat

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First foal six weeks old is losing his fluffy coat. First around eyes and parts of face now patches coming out on body there is hair underneath totally different colour with flecks of white in. Was born bay but mum is grey. Is this normal ? Just concerned that it is not due to a defficiency as he was born at 326 days. Otherwise growing fast and very active.
 
Don't panic, it's completely normal. They can look quite motheaten at this time and it starts at the head, eyes and muzzle first, then works towards the back!
It's only now that you can see exactly whay colour your foal will be.
 
My foaly is nearly 5weeks old and she is starting to lose fluff on her face. So am assuming this is normal!! (this is my first foal so haven't got any experience!)
 
This is Batman but should have really named him Zorro!
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Thank you all. Worry over. I to like that photo Simsar. Theresa will be in touch let me know as soon as any news on Dolly. Do need to get some more photos taken where do the days go.
 
LOL Simsar at lillte Batman!! He looks so funny. Though I can't talk one of mine greyed out from dun to steel grey and looked like a four legged pebble for ages!!
Does Batman have a cape? Does he fight crime for good or evil?.....;)
 
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Harrumph! My colt is 3 months now and he STILL isn't shedding out other than a tiny bit around his eyes:mad: He might want to if he knows we are forecast +35C over the weekend.;)
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gadetra said:
LOL Simsar at lillte Batman!! He looks so funny. Though I can't talk one of mine greyed out from dun to steel grey and looked like a four legged pebble for ages!!
Does Batman have a cape? Does he fight crime for good or evil?.....;)
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Pebble that's funny too. Cape Of course! and he wore his pants on the outside. x
 
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