11-08-2009, 05:57 PM
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#71 | Started
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Californian
Posts: 1,814
| come on baby i want to see you! good luck to mommy and i hope all goes well! |
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11-08-2009, 06:27 PM
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#72 | Weanling
Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laurens County, GA
Posts: 562
| What's the status on the foal, Velvet?  It's been a few days and I'm dying to know if she's foaled yet!
Oh, and when I read this I thought of you: The mare's secret code of honor is as old as horses themselves and is ultimately the species best kept secret. No mare shall ever produce a foal before it's time.(It's time being determined by the following factors): - No foal shall be born until total chaos has been reached by all involved. Your house must be a wreck, your family hungry and desperate for clean clothes, and your social life nonexistent.
- Midwives must reach the babbling fool status before you foal out. Bloodshot eyes, tangled hair and the inability to form a sentence mean you're getting close.
- For every bell, beeper, camera or whistle they attach to you, foaling must be delayed by at least one day for each item.
- Vet check, add a day, internal add three. If you hear the words, "She's nowhere near ready. You'll be fine while I'm away for the weekend," Wait 12 to 16 hours and pop that baby out!
- Owner stress must be at an all time high! If you are in the care of someone else, ten to fifteen phone calls a day is a sign you're getting close. When you hear the words "I can't take it anymore!" wait three days and produce a foal.
- You must keep this waiting game interesting. False alarms are necessary! Little teasers such as looking at your stomach, pushing your food around in the bucket and then walking away from it are always good for a rise. Be creative and find new things to do to keep the adrenaline pumping in those who wait.
- The honor of all horses is now in your hands. Use this time to avenge all of your stable mates. Think about your friend who had to wear that silly costume in front of those people. Hang onto that baby for another day. OH, they made him do tricks too! Three more days seems fair. Late feedings, the dreaded diet, bad haircuts, those awful wormings can also be avenged at this time.
- If you have fulfilled all of the above and are still not sure when to have this foal, listen to the weather forecast on the radio that has been so generously provided by those who wait. Severe storm warning is what you're waiting for. In the heart of the storm jump into action! The power could go out and you could have the last laugh. You have a good chance of those who wait missing the whole thing while searching for a flashlight that works!
- Make the most of your interrupted nights. Beg for food each time someone comes into the stable to check you. Your stable mates will love you as the extra goodies fall their way too.
- Remember, this code of honor was designed to remind man of how truly special horses are. Do your best to reward those who wait with a beautiful filly to carry on the mare code of honor for the next generation of those who wait!
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11-08-2009, 08:31 PM
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#73 | Weanling
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hollister, California
Posts: 623
| hahaha that was awesome brighteyes! xD |
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11-09-2009, 01:28 AM
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#74 | Foal
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Centurion, South Africa
Posts: 194
| lol Thanks Brighteyes! lol
No, no foal yet!!!! BUT Velvet was dripping milk yesterday, its white and sweet, so I am hoping she will foal tonight at LAST!!! She is 9 days overdue already! Little terrorist!!! |
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11-09-2009, 01:36 AM
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#75 | Foal
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Centurion, South Africa
Posts: 194
| 1. Check
2. Check
3. Check
4. Check
5. Check
6. Check
7. Check
8. Check
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10. Check
Okay, I am crazy enough already! I can't take this any more!! Foal already!!! |
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11-09-2009, 02:55 AM
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#76 | Yearling
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia
Posts: 812
| Hurry up, Velvet! All the foals where I board are late, and Velvet can't you just push the little one out already?
Love that Brighteyes, thats hilarious.
I just can't wait to see pictures. |
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11-09-2009, 04:54 AM
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#77 | Foal
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Centurion, South Africa
Posts: 194
| She was dripping milk yesterday. Dripping more this morning and is now streaming milk.
I am going to collect some for freezing later, just in case... :) |
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11-09-2009, 02:14 PM
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#78 | Yearling
Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shropshire, England
Posts: 928
| hurry up baby... |
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11-09-2009, 02:15 PM
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#79 | Yearling
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States,baby!
Posts: 784
| I bet 2 days, max |
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11-11-2009, 08:15 AM
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#80 | Weanling
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cave City, KY
Posts: 552
| You might want to get the vet out there to check her because she will end up losing vital colostrum for the foal. This is just MO. |
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