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UGH...I currently have one other paddock next to the one the minis are in, but I have two animals that may provide some trouble to whomever I put there. I have a Welsh Cobb gelding who is pretty old but super feisty still. Then there's the 300# goat who thinks he's the boss and is super pushy...

So, My mare had her foal on 4/22/21 and they are both doing great. We had issues with the other 2 mares "stealing" the foal for a little while and it seemed I didn't have to keep them separated anymore. For several days all was well. Came home from work last night and found that my big pony mare...

I haven't read this whole thread, so please excuse me....I have had chickens for several years (leftover from 4-H projects with the kids). This does sometimes happens. They often will not accept an injured chicken back once removed. I put the injured chicken in a large dog cage and keep it in...

I am so jealous! Don't have a barn at all yet and getting frustrated with huge waiting lists right now! I SO LOVE your barn and property...gorgeous!

Come on Izzy!

Thanks to all for the advice! I am SO ready to try tying him to his mother after today! Before leaving for work I brought them both out of their stall to go into their "yard", which is across from the others quite a bit. Every day he has followed his mom with a few excursions along the way, but...

My girl normally doesn't care for much touching anyway, but when pregnant...forget it! Good luck. Hopefully you can get her to accept it and you can get your milk samples. If you can't, it's not the end of the world so don't get frustrated. Take your time. She will feel it if you are frustrated...

So, our baby, Jasper is now 5 weeks old. He is sweet and lovable (and sometimes naughty!). We have to transfer him and his mother to another area daily (have two foal-napping mares) and we use mother on a lead to help encourage him to follow us, however being a "toddler" he is into everything...

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Thanks! I think I just may give that a try! Will it hurt the ones that don't have the issue? Mine eat mostly in a herd type situation. Or should I separate her from the others? Is it 1/4 per day or per feeding?

I have been having this problem with my larger pony mare. When I got her the previous owners had had her only about a month. When they had her she had black tarry stool all down the back of her legs. I had to cut half her tail off as it was so bad after an hour of constant washing and I couldn't...

Come on Izzy, this wait is getting ridiculous already! Your human mama is probably exhausted...let's see what you have hiding...

Two weeks ago I found some "nice" treats. Low carb, no sugar, etc. They were actually dry alfalfa cubes! I didn't realize they would be a problem until 3 of my minis starting coughing immediately! Luckily that's all that happened. Throwing them out. I could soak them, but can't take the chance...

And Luna, as an aside, looks like you are in Canada. Lots of folks on this site from Canada as well. Maybe one of them is even somewhat nearby?

I doubt you have too long, but then again, who knows??? my girl's foal didn't align for birth until the night before! That baby would almost literally be hanging off one side or the other for a couple of weeks. Her udder never looked "ready" but still doesn't and she's actively nursing! Keep us...

WELCOME!! I never would have made it through pregnancy and foaling if not for these great people! I also don't seem to have a responsive vet anymore and the others are booked up. So, Taz was and remains my go to person 😁, along with all the other nice folks here. So knowing absolutely zero about...

My stallion is low in a herd "pecking order" and is respectful naturally. My thinking with all my animals is that I am NOT boss and I don't try to establish dominance. Learning to be their leader and using their natural communication signals works wonders. (Being a leader doesn't come naturally...

She's really got quite an udder for a maiden mare, more so than my "experienced" mare had at delivery! I'm impressed 😉 I think I'd say continue to watch her very closely because you never know! Keep us updated!

I'm a newbie at minis and foals. Just had a foal April 22nd (first one ever!). So, this is just my opinion and thoughts....My little guy is one month old. He is playing around with eating whatever mom eats. She is teaching him skills and manners, although he is also bonded with me, I think. I...

I agree with you Taz. I think she is pregnant, just how far to go--who knows???!! Poor you! You've certainly got my sympathy!