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How far along is she?

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I bought this mare as a companion to my mini donkey. Well I think it is plain to see she is bred. I came here for some help. I tried to take the pics like the ones I see on other threads. If anyone can help me that would be wonderful. She came as a package deal with this other white mare, does she look underweight/wormy? She is definately not a perfect picture of the breed standard is she:lol:
 

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She doesn't look underweight or wormy to me at all. The only way you could tell how far along she is will be to get an ultrasound.

The white one's facial cut looks like it may need some attention. Also, his/her hindquarters and neck are pretty sunken in, but I'm thinking that's caused more from lack of muscle than weight since the ribs aren't showing.
 
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Thanks so much. I was planning to get the vet out her for the little white girl. I don't know a whole lot but I know she doesn't look real great. I'm glad she doesn't look underweight. I'm not sure what I will do to work on her muscle tone as I can't really think of a lot of work for her around here. The little white mare definately needs her feet done. I think I have my work cut out for me. I really appreciate the input.
 
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The udder picture is really hard to see, but it does look fairly full and like the teats are pointing outwards (as opposed to in towards each other) which could often be an indication she is fairly close. So you definitely do want to get a vet out, and preferably right away. As Phillip mentioned, minis can be much more prone to birth complications. Good luck and please keep us posted!
 
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Have you had a mare foal before? Miniatures are very, very difficult when they foal. It usually only lasts 15 minutes or so, so there's not much time to offer assistance. Because miniatures are bred down so much in size, they often have a lot of complications. My miniature's first foal was stillborn, and her second needed much of my help during the birth.
 
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I would suggest contacting a vet to come out and look at both - the chestnut should probably have some vaccinations or boosters if you don't know the vaccination history, and give you some pre-foal advice.
The grey needs his feet done badly, and doesn't look "right" from his shoulder forwards - looks like a totally different, underweight horse.
 
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I spoke to the person I got these girls from and she got in contact with the original owner. Apparently the chestnut mare has had 3 foals before and since she is a size B and around 36 inches he says there is nothing to worry about "she just spits them out" nice huh? Well I'm still concerned but it makes me feel slightly better to know she isn't a first timer. I have never had a mare foal before and I know the history of mini's so that why I was worried. Well looks like I need the vet, farrier, and maybe some new fencing, this is gonna be fun:(
 
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