TheMule
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Oh the joys of broodmares!!
2022 Foals
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Ambers Echo
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Absolutely typically Amber had her foal unseen sometime before 6:30 this morning. We thought all was well as he was on his feet then and looked like he was sucking. Afterbirth hadn’t passed so can’t have been too long. But by 9 I was worried he wasn’t drinking much - it looked like he was because he was under there and slurping but never really latching. Rang vet who reassured as that as long as he picked up through the morning he’d be fine. And maybe we needed to support him to stand and guide him. By doing that I realised he’s not latching on. He’s covered in milk because it’s just pouring over his head as he tries to find the teat. Rang same get whise being really casual about it and is due at 12 anyway so I have had a tantrum with the receptionist who put my through to my usual vet who is on his way. Wish us all luck. We have called him Aspire Felix Felicis. Stable name Felix. Aspire is my company name. and he needs some liquid luck. X
Squeak
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Oh how very exciting AE!! I hope that the vet is able to help and give you good news so that you're able to enjoy the foal.
Sending you loads of positive vibes and anxiously waiting for the update from the vet visit.
Sending you loads of positive vibes and anxiously waiting for the update from the vet visit.
Alibear
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@Ambers Echo Glad to hear that things mostly sound Ok and I hope foal learns to latch on with a little help this morning. Wishing you all the very best of luck.
TheMule
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Oh goodness! So the waters probably had gone after all?! What a shame it was missed.
So long as he has the right instinct and a suckle reflex you will get him there, they only really worry about babies that aren’t looking/ trying to suck. Good luck with getting him in the right place, it can be immensely frustrating!
Ambers Echo
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Felix ❤
Cloball
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Pinkvboots
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Was just going to say I hope she doesn't go grey she is such a lovely colour
Asha
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Ahhh !! congratulations . What a clever girl Amber is .. hiding everything from you all ???. At least he’s looking for the milk and he’s up and about . Hope you get to see him latch on soon . The first few hours are usually the most stressful, so will keep everything crossed for you and wait impatiently for more photos and updates.
Welcome to the world Felix , he looks a little belter x
Clodagh
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Congratulations AE. Delighted for you, what a handsome boy x
Clodagh
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I was chatting to a small breeder the other day and he said he much prefers fillies as they just get up and find the udder, colts are so dim. I hope Felix has got it sorted now.
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Ambers Echo
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He's slowly figuring it out. Vet was 50/50 on tubing him and still might, but he is trying and as Mule said, that is very reassuring. He's a fesity little thing! Vet said boys can be a bit slow on the uptake!
He has very solid, chunky legs and a pronounced roman nose so he takes after dad. All our pretty boy names don't suit as he's going to be a solid handsome chap not a prancy pretty boy.
So we have calked him Felix. Means luck and he needs some! But I am much happier with him than I was a few hours ago. Amber is being just amazing. So gentle and patient.
He has very solid, chunky legs and a pronounced roman nose so he takes after dad. All our pretty boy names don't suit as he's going to be a solid handsome chap not a prancy pretty boy.
So we have calked him Felix. Means luck and he needs some! But I am much happier with him than I was a few hours ago. Amber is being just amazing. So gentle and patient.
Ambers Echo
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Haha cross posted. Yes vet said that too. Boys are dimmer. He is sucking on everything except the bloody teat
Squeak
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He is really gorgeous AE - glad to hear it's looking more positive now.
Clodagh
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Mine was obsessed with her stifle ?.Haha cross posted. Yes vet said that too. Boys are dimmer. He is sucking on everything except the bloody teat
He is so handsome.
CanteringCarrot
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Omg. Chunky legs and Roman nose! Just my type. Love a good convex profile! So noble.
TheMule
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He’s a proper strong thing isn’t he? Adorable, congratulations!
SashaBabe
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Congratulations. He's gorgeous.
Parrotperson
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???? Felix! he's beautiful. Boys are slower at everything. He looks really good and healthy. Fingers crossed he figures it out sooner rather than later.
Asha
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Amber looks very content, hes super. Just love how chunky he is.
Well, we have had stressful afternoon . I noticed Aria wasn’t herself . Kicking her tummy , not letting Rustle drink . She progressively got worse . Was really worried about colic or mastitis as her udder was enlarged and milk dripping . Vet came and turns out it was both, he’s not 100% sure which one came first , but as she’s a sensitive girl , we are thinking mastitis first and got herself upset and caused colic .
fortunately no impaction . So he’s given her some pain relief and some antibiotics. Rustle helped , as soon as she was doped her had a big drink , he couldn’t get near her before . Bless him, he just stood in the corner of the stable with a very worried expression.
She must have been in a fair bit of pain, as she was kicking out at the vet, and shes never done that before, shes such a gentle mare. So having to keep a close eye on her, have antibiotics & bute to give for a few days.
Its so frustrating, as vet thinks the mastitis would have been caused by flies. I am bringing them in during the day to keep out of the way of them, and yet here we are. Fingers crossed she improves
Well, we have had stressful afternoon . I noticed Aria wasn’t herself . Kicking her tummy , not letting Rustle drink . She progressively got worse . Was really worried about colic or mastitis as her udder was enlarged and milk dripping . Vet came and turns out it was both, he’s not 100% sure which one came first , but as she’s a sensitive girl , we are thinking mastitis first and got herself upset and caused colic .
fortunately no impaction . So he’s given her some pain relief and some antibiotics. Rustle helped , as soon as she was doped her had a big drink , he couldn’t get near her before . Bless him, he just stood in the corner of the stable with a very worried expression.
She must have been in a fair bit of pain, as she was kicking out at the vet, and shes never done that before, shes such a gentle mare. So having to keep a close eye on her, have antibiotics & bute to give for a few days.
Its so frustrating, as vet thinks the mastitis would have been caused by flies. I am bringing them in during the day to keep out of the way of them, and yet here we are. Fingers crossed she improves
Ambers Echo
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Hope Aria is feeling much more comfortable very soon x
Jeni the dragon
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Congratulations AE! What a stunning wee chap he is!
nagblagger
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Absolutely gorgeous AE - typical man though (should i say that!?)
Asha - hope Aria is feeling better soon, at least you were observant and caught it early.
I have foal envy.
Asha - hope Aria is feeling better soon, at least you were observant and caught it early.
I have foal envy.
TheMule
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Oh goodness how worrying. You think once they're born the worry will stop but no, they can throw a million more things at you to cost you money and worry you endlessly ?
Asha
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it’s just the beginning isn’t it ! Getting them to 4yo sane ,alive and sound isn’t exactly easy ??
Fortunately Aria seems a lot more herself today . Her udder looks a lot smaller . Phew ?
Caol Ila
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Missed this thread yesterday. Congrats on your new baby, AE! I hope he's figured out the nursing thing.
Glad Aria is feeling better.
Glad Aria is feeling better.
Ambers Echo
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Yes he is feeding at length then staggering round milk-drunk, then falling into a milk-coma. Repeat. He's very sweet.
CanteringCarrot
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Aw, he's such a solid little dude.
Asha
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Hes lovely AE
Ambers Echo
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He's got wonky knees though. Stud vet consulting on whether we need to do anything about it. Always something to worry about!