It is narrated from a man of Banu Dhumrah that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was asked about Fara’. He (peace be upon him) said: “Fara’ is also a right. Leave the newborn animal until it becomes strong and robust, then give it to a widow or provide it as a mount in the cause of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic. This is better than slaughtering it (while it is young), pouring out its milk, distressing the she-camel, and then eating its meat while the flesh is still clinging to the hair.”
Hadith Referenceالسنن المأثورة / باب تفسير الفرعة والعتيرة / 398
Hadith Takhrijسنن ابی داؤد، الأضاحي، باب في العقيقة، رقم : 2842 وقال الالباني: حسن، سنن نسائی، باب الافرع ولا عتيرة 4230