Size and Characteristics of the Equine Fetus

During Pregnancy

 

 

Period of Gestation

Weight

Length in inches

Remarks

1 month

3 inches long

Size of hen egg

45 days

4 inches long

Size of goose egg

2 months

1/6 oz.

4- 5 inches

Size of large orange

3 months

2-4 ozs.

3-6 inches

Size of football

4 months

2-3 lbs

5-9 inches

Hair on upper and lower lips

5 months

6 1/2 - 11 lbs

8-14 inches

Hair on lips and eyes

6 months

6 1/2 - 14 1/2 lbs

14-24 inches

Hair on lips, nose, eyelids and eyebrows

7 months

9-17 lbs

14-28 inches

Hairs on lips, nose, eyelids and tip of tail

8 months

19-33 lbs

20-32 inches

Hair beginning on mane and tail, first hair on external ear, back and legs

9 months

37-44 lbs

24-36 inches

Hairs short and thin on body except for abdomen and inside of thigh

10 months

55-99 lbs

28-52 inches

Mane and tail well developed, hair complete on body but short.

11 months

66-132 lbs

30-58 inches

Normal hair coat

 

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