nagblagger
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Thank you, August, yes she was fine.. most mares are ok, just think if the wild ones in the New Forest etc. After the 'o sh#t shock' I looked forward to it. Mine live out 24/7 with a stable for emergencies.
Bought pony in foal?!!
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paddy555
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I think you will have to do more planning for a winter baby. Our neighbour's donkey foaled mid Sept (years ago) he didn't look after her and just after Christmas I scraped the foal up off the ground where it was lying to die as she had no milk and no supplementary care so they do need more care.
Even now you are thinking about a winter baby and realise more care will be needed which is great. You will do just fine and I'm sure your mare will. Feed the mare to produce milk, if the weather is too bad you may very possibly have to get them in or at least get them good shelter to give the foal chance to dry off. .
I was looking forward to seeing our BOGOF foal born. We went riding for an hour, our miserable mare watched us go and them deliberately to prevent us from watching had the foal. By the time we got back it was on it's feet.
SEL
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We had a BOGOF foal end of October 6 years ago (recently came up on FB!) to the pony the farmer had got from a dealer for his daughter. Welsh type. We'd had about 2 months warning but it took the hunt coming through the day before for things to actually get moving
Foal was born with an amazing coat. When he'd dried off he was fluff on legs. They had about 1/2 acre to themselves, hay and mum got a bucket of cheap feed (farmer was underwhelmed). Foal wintered incredibly well but mum needed some TLC and dropped a lot (needed better food.....)
Obviously you will start a thread with lots of photos ?
Foal was born with an amazing coat. When he'd dried off he was fluff on legs. They had about 1/2 acre to themselves, hay and mum got a bucket of cheap feed (farmer was underwhelmed). Foal wintered incredibly well but mum needed some TLC and dropped a lot (needed better food.....)
Obviously you will start a thread with lots of photos ?
Gloi
Too little time, too much to read.
My current pony was born on December 30th. He looked a tiny little thing the following summer out with other yearlings who were several months older. He's now a strapping lad who hasn't taken any harm from it.
Errin Paddywack
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I have had a foal born in Jan, he did just fine.
Nikkimac23
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Lots of reassuring stories thanks everyone
Vet took Pooh for a worm count ahead of me worming her (I posted a separate post about this the other day) it’s come back very high
He’s recommended equest pramox I’m worried about using it after seeing the other posts about it
Any thoughts ? X
Vet took Pooh for a worm count ahead of me worming her (I posted a separate post about this the other day) it’s come back very high
He’s recommended equest pramox I’m worried about using it after seeing the other posts about it
Any thoughts ? X
paddy555
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sorry but no, NO, no way whatsover. Search the posts on here yet again about pramox if you are still wondering.
All vets seems to recommend pramox. I asked one as to why you couldn't split the chemicals and do 2 separately. The answer was that I might forget the 2nd wormer.
Did you do a tapeworm test? I seem to remember you did (sorry if not you) if so and it comes back with no worming needed then worm with something like ivermectin, (save equest moxidectin for the end of Dec for encysted) In a couple of weeks after worming do another worm count and see if the product you have used has worked. Did your vet give you a number for your worm count? if not get one so you can see if there is improvement. If you don't want to send your 2nd worm count to the vet try either Westgate or Poopost who will both give you good advice if it is still too high.
If the tapeworm comes back and worming is needed then you could give double strongid to do both. Then also do a 2nd worm count in a couple of weeks to make sure it has worked.
Alternatively when you get an answer about the tapeworm test try ringing either of the worming companies and ask for their advice and get a kit for next time.
Nikkimac23
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No I’m def not going tosorry but no, NO, no way whatsover. Search the posts on here yet again about pramox if you are still wondering.
All vets seems to recommend pramox. I asked one as to why you couldn't split the chemicals and do 2 separately. The answer was that I might forget the 2nd wormer.
Did you do a tapeworm test? I seem to remember you did (sorry if not you) if so and it comes back with no worming needed then worm with something like ivermectin, (save equest moxidectin for the end of Dec for encysted) In a couple of weeks after worming do another worm count and see if the product you have used has worked. Did your vet give you a number for your worm count? if not get one so you can see if there is improvement. If you don't want to send your 2nd worm count to the vet try either Westgate or Poopost who will both give you good advice if it is still too high.
If the tapeworm comes back and worming is needed then you could give double strongid to do both. Then also do a 2nd worm count in a couple of weeks to make sure it has worked.
Alternatively when you get an answer about the tapeworm test try ringing either of the worming companies and ask for their advice and get a kit for next time.
Her count was 2000
I’ve been recommended to try panacur guard on her then a recount - havent done tapeworm test as yet x
paddy555
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yes that is probably a good idea, definitely a recount (resistance test) to see if it has worked.
If I was you with a count of 2000 I would do the first PG on a Monday morning. That is because if anything went wrong then you will have easier access to a vet and won't be paying week end rates. I am not trying to worry you but this is just a precaution that I would take.
I cannot believe a vet would suggest Pramox for a horse with 2000.
Nikkimac23
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Thankyou I’ve just ordered one for next day delivery
Nikkimac23
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Just been down and done a second check tonight as earlier she seemed sweaty in the stable although trying to decide if it’s just condensation in the stable now as her coat had beads of moisture sitting on it
she’s eating drinking poohing normal and weeing she’s stood munching hay happily just now gut sounds all there etc
no changes anywhere else in udders etc just worried that she seemed a little sweaty
she’s eating drinking poohing normal and weeing she’s stood munching hay happily just now gut sounds all there etc
no changes anywhere else in udders etc just worried that she seemed a little sweaty
HappyHollyDays
Slave to a house cat, 4 yard cats and 2 ponies
How is your mare, any foal news?
nagblagger
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[QUOTE="HappyHollyDays, post: 15061658, How is your mare, any foal news?[/QUOTE]
Oh i got exited, hoping for foal news when i saw this thread resurrected...
Oh i got exited, hoping for foal news when i saw this thread resurrected...
Nikkimac23
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No nothing yet she’s getting bigger and grumpier by the day but no udder or anything yet ?
Sprogladite01
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I've been lurking on this thread since the beginning...and can't bear the suspension any longer! Do we have a foal yet?!
Nikkimac23
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Spotherisk
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Oooh she’s pretty big now, praying for an easy birth and for her to be a doting mother!
meleeka
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How did I miss this thread?!! I’ve now caught up and sending best wishes for a quick and easy birth, and soon ?
AntiPuck
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omg also missed this thread first time and have just read through it all - how exciting, cannot wait to hear any news!
Gloi
Too little time, too much to read.
I think some udder pics could be in order ?
Pinkvboots
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I thought she looks pretty near as well.
gallopingby
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Would be good if she waited until next year - tomorrow!! Look forward to pics hope it goes well.
Nikkimac23
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Thanks guys I’ll try and get an udder pic later they aren’t really changing but then I’ve read maidens can sometimes do this
nagblagger
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Ooh I saw you had posted and got all excited..! Def need pictures.
Nikkimac23
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QuantockHills
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anything yet??
Nikkimac23
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Still waiting and becoming anxious now just want all to be straight forward
the movement from foaly are so vigorous now her whole belly dances and jumps
we thing her tail ligaments have softened but udder not really getting any bigger
the movement from foaly are so vigorous now her whole belly dances and jumps
we thing her tail ligaments have softened but udder not really getting any bigger
ElectricChampagne
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Fingers crossed all goes well and a foal arrives healthy and happy soon!
gallopingby
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She might not get any growth in her udder / milk until the foal is born so don’t worry too much.
Catbird
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Completely not stalking this post.....