donkey foalwatch thread..

[ToltingDonkey]

Hello!
Okay, so P was running with a stallion from the 19th april 2013, so is getting closer to foaling, her teats have grown a tiny bit, but not at all full!
She is a maiden mare, and donkeys can go upto 2months overdue if they feel the need to! So thought i would start a foalwatch thread, this is my first foal and hers so any advice will be much appreciated!
Here are a few pictures from thursday:







What do you think belly-wise so far? She has grown rapidly the last two weeks..
will get some better pictures today!

 

[ToltingDonkey]

Bald spots on her neck were due to mites she caught when moved to a new field, all cleared up now, just waiting for her hair to grow back!

 

[littleshetland]

I know nothing about donkeys - but I do think they're lovely! I've always assumed they'd be like little horses/ponies but with long ears...........! I'm looking forward to seeing a little donkey foal on here and learning a bit more about them. Keep posting!

ps You know that emergency box we keep handy at foaling time with essential items in......? I always keep a bottle of red wine in mine - does that count as a useful tip?

 

[MrsMozart]

Aw. So cute

No idea about donkeys, but will watch this thread with eager interest

 

[WelshRuby]

Hi TD. How exciting - a donkey foal watch. I also know nothing about donks or, indeed, foaling but it would be lovely to have updates on your girlie.

 

[TrasaM]

Love donkeys ..can't offer any advice but I'm so looking forward to seeing donkey baby photos.

 

[ToltingDonkey]

Thankyou everyone! I plan on updating with pictures atleast once a week, I figured if I start a thread here with pictures not only will you guys be here for advice, but I will be able to see her changing in pictures, because I see her atleast three times everyday I'm worried I might miss things etc... if that made any sense?

eeeeek! Very excited!!

 

[happyclappy]

i do now that the gestation for a jenny is twelve months, so longer than a horse.
can we have some ull photos so we can have a look at her face? pretty please

 

[LittleGinger]

Same as everyone else - don't know much about donkeys but I DO know that baby donkeys are incredibly cute so looking forward to pics of baby! In the meantime, do you have any pics of your lovely donkey's face?

 

[Supertrooper]

Excited

 

[julie111]

Lots of pics please when baby donkey arrives, I love donkeys

 

[Po Knee]

Oh how exciting - Thank you for this post

So looking forward to a dinky donkey!!

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

Ooohhhhh baby donkeys 💜💜💜💜 I will be keeping an eye on this thread....I know nothing much about donkey husbandry but I adore them

 

[Tiffany]

Love donkeys and baby donkeys are soooo cute, can't wait for photos

 

[ToltingDonkey]

Thankyou for all your lovely replies! 😊
Sorry about the headless photos, P isn't the most photogenic of donkeys, most pictures of her are ears back and pulling faces! Here are some older photos of her:











Also, here are a couple of pictures of the Jack, he went to his new home about a month ago:






Sorry for the photo overload! ☺

 

[TrasaM]

No apologies.. Lovely pics your jenny looks just like the donkey I had as a child. Jack is very handsome too and I love his stripy socks.

 

[ToltingDonkey]

Thankyou!
Jack is very handsome, now gelded this will be his last foal! He passes on his stripey legs, both foals last year had stripey legs, and P also has a couple of small stripes!

one of jacks foals from last year, a tiny jenny!

 

[happyclappy]

gorgeous donkeys. i have six currently and had others. i bred one foal, she arrived with little warning at the most common time of twelve months and two weeks.
closely watching this thread.

you really must join www.donkeyforum.co.uk. they would be thrilled to see you and join in the happy event

 

[EPRider]

Another donkey forum, small but friendly is http://worldwidedonkeys.prophpbb.com/

 

[littleshetland]

These donks are GORGEOUS!

 

[joeanne]

Oh look who is back. How is your Jack, did he get a new home or did you shoot him like you threatened in the advert?

 

[FionaM12]

Oh look who is back. How is your Jack, did he get a new home or did you shoot him like you threatened in the advert?

Who are you talking to? :eek3:

 

[joeanne]

The OP....who is actually supposed to be banned if memory serves me right,
The jack was advertised "free to any old home" or she was going to have him shot.
Instead of getting the poor ****** gelded.....

 

[FionaM12]

The OP....who is actually supposed to be banned if memory serves me right,
The jack was advertised "free to any old home" or she was going to have him shot.
Instead of getting the poor ****** gelded.....

:eek3: *backs out of thread.....*

 

[zigzag]

Oh look who is back. How is your Jack, did he get a new home or did you shoot him like you threatened in the advert?

This is the same person? I remember all the drama.....

 

[Spring Feather]

:eek3: *backs out of thread.....*

Me too! I was just about to say how cute the donkey is.

 

[RutlandH2O]

I have quite a bit of experience with donkeys, but not in the reproductive department. It can't be stressed strongly enough that donkeys are NOT horses with long ears. Their blood work, temperature, reaction to pain and stress are not within horse parameters. I would vigorously advise you to contact The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon. They have decades of experience with donkeys of all ages and situations. The Sanctuary's years of working with all manner of donkeys have advanced the medical knowledge of this species to the point that many equine veterinary practices across the country, if not the world, seek the Sanctuary's advice when dealing with the health of their donkey clients. While the Sanctuary is not in the habit of breeding their charges, they have vast expertise with foaling down many hundreds, if not thousands, of jennies over the years. They are very helpful and you can ring them directly. Good luck and post lots of photos!

 

[FionaM12]

This is the same person? I remember all the drama.....

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Google imaging this photo does indeed take you to a previously banned member.

 

[zigzag]

I hope to |God then the baby isn't a boy

 

[ToltingDonkey]

If you are going to try and cause trouble on a thread, then please get your facts straight or pm'ing me.
The two colts were rehomed to a lovely new home, lady also owns showjumping horses and they are being gelded.
They were not advertised 'free to any old home" and if you are going to quote someone please quote what they actually said! They were advertised free to a good home, as yes, they were going to be PTS if a good home was not found.


*** To anyone interested in peanuts pregnancy, she hasnt changed at all since thursday's pictures! ***