Infra-red lamp for foaling

[Marigold4]

Thinking ahead (foal is due middle of May), I'm considering getting a warming lamp for foal's first few hours. Foaling box is 24' x 14' so if I put it on the ceiling, it's unlikely to be in the right place. Anyone got any suggestions on how to put up a moveable one? Or any other suggestions for warming foal as these lamps seem pretty expensive for something only to be used for a few hours (hopefully). TIA.

 

[gallopingby]

Are you expecting it to be particularly cold in May?

 

[TheMule]

I wouldn’t have thought it necessary- for a February foaling, maybe, but it would have to be a very sick foal to need one in May (and should probably go straight to horspital in that case)

 

[Errin Paddywack]

I had a foal born outside beginning of May when unexpectedly there was a white frost. Foal was absolutely fine, mare was cold and had to be rugged. Foal got named Frost as she was a few spot and all white. It would have to be a very poorly foal to need extra heat.

 

[twiggy2]

A folal won't need one and there is a fire risk with them too.

 

[Marigold4]

Okay, thanks everyone. That's lots of money saved then! I was just thinking if foal came early, it could be April and I've known cold Aprils with snow in the past.

 

[ihatework]

I’ve never seen one used, certainly not for a may foaling!!