My mare had been quite the loner today, standing away from the herd. She wasnt "due" until March 21 though, so I'm a little concerned. She is a maiden so I do not know how she carries. Her vulva is stretched, her uscles around her tail are somewhat relaxed and squishy, but she doesn't have much udder development. I can get about 4-5 drops, I tried today so I could attempt to test her. Her milk is quite clear, too. She also didn't eat her food tonight and seemed somewhat lethargic and I could see and feel her foal moving a good bit inside. I didn't think she would foal, especially judging by her udder, but I did read that some mares, especially maidens, may not get much until right before or shortly after foaling. Her temperature was 99.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Her vagina was also somewhat darker than my other mare who isn't bred, and her vuvla was about 1 to 2 inches longer than my other mares as well. She has been quite large throughout her pregnancy as well. I will get some pictures and post as soon as I get them.
I have been involved in foaling, lambing, and kidding. They all go when no one is watching. I have spent 3 hours with a ewe in labor and I went up to the house for 45 min and came back to twins. They like to be alone. We set up a camera that feeds into the house on the TV so that we can watch that way. It lets them have their alone time and us still be able to see if they lamb, foal, or kid out.
I know, that's why I decided to stay upstairs and quiet so she won't hear or see me. I leave about 5/6 in the am so if she is about to she can have her privacy. Lol. Posted via Mobile Device
Lol, according to me little brother who's not a horse person she plans on having it in the day and it'll be "gray" so maybe I'll get my grulla lol it was in his dream :P Posted via Mobile Device
Little more anxious than last night, sounds more uncomfortable. Keeps moving around for the most part. Last night she was most active between 3 and 7 so I guess we'll see Posted via Mobile Device
Vet said it is possible for her to have it tonight, but not likely. It'll probably be a couple days. Baby is getting into position but is still pretty far down. Posted via Mobile Device
Well she wouldn't even touch her grain tonight, instead she would paw and knock it out, just kind of playing in it. There's a front coming in tonight and I'm not staying outside, so maybe just maybe it'll be tonight. Fingers crossed!! Posted via Mobile Device
Lol well good, I won't be there tonight. Posted via Mobile Device
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