KM-R
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Come on Foaly!
Fat or in foal
- Thread starter JJS
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Wagtail
Horse servant
Well exactly two weeks ago I said it would be at least three weeks. I'm still guessing another week at least.
Ladyinred
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Wagtail
Horse servant
So hope you are wrong Wagtail,Not sure I can stand the suspense for another week!
I know. It's hard, isn't it? I remember getting up every two hours for 3 weeks the last time I was on proper foal watch. She was late!
JJS
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My own guess has always been the 13th May, and considering that Mary's had a bag for at least a month now, she really can't have too much longer to go. I wouldn't be entirely surprised if Wagtail's guess proved to be right though!
KM-R
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Oh I got all excited when I saw you'd replied there JJS! How are your horses doing today?
JJS
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Six seems almost back to his normal self, so that's great news, and although he's still not enjoying being in, he has a good appetite and seems bright-eyed and bushy-tailed again
Mary is doing fabulously. She's just the same as yesterday: perfectly content and happily eating for two, with a huge belly that gets bigger every time you look at it.
Feival
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Hang on till Sunday then you'll have a bogoff with the same birthday as my bogoff ��������
HappyHollyDays
Slave to a house cat, 4 yard cats and 2 ponies
Six looks absolutely lovely, such a kind face. Glad he is feeling a lot better than he was.
I have been Mary watching, make it Sunday and she will share my birthday.
I have been Mary watching, make it Sunday and she will share my birthday.
Sandstone1
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I'm probably wrong but I've a funny feeling it could be quite soon now.
suffolkmare
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Popped in to check for the latest news and glad six is doing well ��My Mums birthday is tomorrow and she's Mary! So come on Mary we want to meet your foal!
Peregrine Falcon
Looking forward to cooler days
Fab news for Six. Am sure he's looking forward to going back out soon.
Is Mary aware of her fame?
Is Mary aware of her fame?
_GG_
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URGENT!!! FOSTER MARE AVAILABLE. Miniature Shetland had a stillbirth at midnight. Mare is in perfect health and full of colostrum, so please share this far and wide. She's a wonderful mum and desperately lost at the moment. We're based in Gloucester and please call 07528340179.
Thank you xx
Thank you xx
horselady
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-GG- Look on this pagehttps://m.facebook.com/Fosterfoal/?locale2=en_GB
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
Dear Mary, I told you yesterday I was fed up with waiting. You took no notice. I'm now writing to warn you that this is going to have an impact on your annual appraisal. Pull your finger out. Best regards. Y.
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
Right idea GG. Wrong thread when someone has a mare just about to foal : ( Start a new one in breeding and tack room and ask admin to delete on this thread maybe? Including this post and the other reply of course. Please don't anyone else reply on this topic, then there will be less to delete.
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_GG_
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Already posted in other places. To be honest, my main aim was just sharing the heck out of it. If it's upset anyone I'm sorry and admin can remove it from here.
That facebook link doesn't go anywhere so not sure what it is. Thank you.
milliepops
Wears headscarf aggressively
with 78000 views and rising every day this thread would seem like a good place to mention it tbh, while we all check in regularly for happy news from Mary and the OP... it only takes a moment to share GG's info.
So sorry about your little 'un GG, what a sad outcome. Hopefully you'll be able to spare someone else a bit of heartache x
So sorry about your little 'un GG, what a sad outcome. Hopefully you'll be able to spare someone else a bit of heartache x
MDB
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78000 views? wow. I think I must have contributed to at least 1000! Come on Mary!
horselady
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I have a horsey friend in Gloucestershire so have told her and she has put word about
_GG_
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Thank you xx
horselady
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How are Mary and six today jjs
JJS
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Six seems much happier, and Mary is still as stubbornly pregnant as ever!
On a sadder note, I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss, GG. I'm terrified of experiencing something like this myself, so can only imagine how you must be feeling right now. At the moment, I can barely stand to see the Facebook posts appealing for foster mares or advertising them, as it's just such an awful thought. Please know that my condolences are with you and your poor little lady tonight
_GG_
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Six seems much happier, and Mary is still as stubbornly pregnant as ever!
On a sadder note, I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss, GG. I'm terrified of experiencing something like this myself, so can only imagine how you must be feeling right now. At the moment, I can barely stand to see the Facebook posts appealing for foster mares or advertising them, as it's just such an awful thought. Please know that my condolences are with you and your poor little lady tonight
Thank you and sorry if my post was poorly judged in the early hours.
Glad Six is doing so well and as for Mary...have you tried to get any milk? I don't do milk testing, but when plugs are out, which Mary's are...I do check the colour/taste of the milk to gauge how far there is to go.
Feel free to post pics and I'll have a look. She looks almost there on filling the bag xx
meleeka
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Blimey she looks fit to burst! It can't be long now.
Peregrine Falcon
Looking forward to cooler days
JJS, I am sure all will be fine. Yes, every birth can be nerve wracking but it is a natural process. Sending great birthing vibes to Mary.
JJS
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Please don't feel the need to apologise, GG. It's a nasty reality, but not one that burying your head in the sand will protect you from. You were trying to bring about something wonderful out of something horrible, and if this post could help to match a foal in need of a foster mare with your girl, then that would be all to the good.
Thank you to YCBM also, though, as it was so kind of you to try and save me the added worry. This forum is just full of great people
In terms of her milk, it's still clear and tasteless as of tonight, although it is coming more easily now.
Thank you for the reassurance, PF. It really is much appreciated
Sandstone1
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Poor Mary. She looks huge! Can't be long now surely. I'm still saying skewbald colt. ( is that the right term now?)
Could it be this weekend?
Hope it all goes well and Mary has a quick and safe delivery with a healthy foal.
Could it be this weekend?
Hope it all goes well and Mary has a quick and safe delivery with a healthy foal.
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
Dear Mary, this is the third time I've had to write to you this week. Your failure to carry out your duties has been noted in your employment records. This is an informal warning. If your performance does not improve soon, I will be forced to start a formal warning process, which may lead to dismissal. Best regards, Y.
JJS
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So Mary is exactly the same again today! I always expected it be sometime around the middle of May, but right now, she's not seeming overly ready to drop. The fact that she was charging around with the rest of the herd when I turned up, the fence between them no bar to their fun, certainly seems to suggest that it's unlikely to be tonight!
