Seasonal Differences of Onions. 1  Available in yellow, red, and white from March through August. 2  Can be identified by their thin, lighter-colored skin. 3  Typically higher in water content, which reduces their shelf-life and makes them more susceptible to bruising. 4  Range in flavor from sweet to mild.
When a domesticated mare foals, she nurses the foal for at least four to six months before it is weaned, though mares in the wild may allow a foal to nurse for up to a year. The estrous cycle, also known as season or heat of a mare occurs roughly every 19â22 days and occurs from early spring into autumn. As the days shorten, most mares enter an anestrus period during the winter and thus do not cycle in this period.
Ideally, your dog should be spayed before she enters her first heat cycle. When Does A Dog Experience Her First Estrus? First estrus generally occurs when an unspayed female dog is between six and 24 months old. It tends to occur earlier for small-breed dogs and later for large-breed dogs. How Often Do Dogs Go Into Heat? Although it varies with different breeds and individual dogs, an unspayed female usually goes into heat twice yearly, about every six months. How Long Does a Dog Stay in Heat? The time during which male dogs are attracted to a female dog is variable, approximately 18 days. However, females are receptive to males for only about half of this time. How Can I Tell if My Dog Is In Heat? During estrus, your female dog may appear nervous, easily distracted and more alert than usual.