Again, I am confused....

[Bonny]

I washed her udder yesterday with a wet cloth and she didnt mind at all. Its when I give a little squeeze for sample check she gets touchy.

I will keep working with her and I am being very gentle. I figure if I have to squeeze it hard to get it out she is nowhere near ready anyway!

 

[Reijel's Mom]

I will keep working with her and I am being very gentle. I figure if I have to squeeze it hard to get it out she is nowhere near ready anyway!

PROBABLY that's true. But not necessarily

.

I don't think this girl is going to slip anything by you, though. You are obviously very diligent.

 

[Bonny]

Here is Bonny looking past my Paint mares preg belly.

 

[shelly]

Bonny,

When is your paint due? She is pretty, can you put a better pic of her up so we can see her better

I DO LOVE THOSE PAINTS

:love :love

 

[weerunner]

Wow Bonny, she is looking more pregnant everyday. I'd say for sure you're going to be announcing the arrival of a little one in the next few weeks.

weerunner

 

[Bonny]

This is ShyAnne she is 5 and a half months preg.2 or 3 foal for her. first with me she is cutting bred, bred for a paint pony( sport)

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../5-25-08050.jpg

 

[albahurst]

Ohhhhhh, Ahhhhhh....very pretty!

Peggy

 

[Bonny]

Ok Question time again.

The last 2 days not including today Bonny has been grouchy. Ok well this evening Bonny is very jumpy. She looks skinnier to me tonight also.Her hips seem to be sticking out more. IDK I am a bit concerned with her nervousness and I am going to post pics of her to show yall what I mean

Also she had this very loose stools in her pen tonight.

Opinions????

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-12-08129.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-12-08141.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-12-08145.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-12-08146.jpg

And looking at her from my view standing up.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-12-08148.jpg

And the poo (sorry) is this cow patty?

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-12-08156.jpg

 

[Bonny]

She is pacing and then leaning on the wall.

Anyone??

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-12-08158.jpg

 

[bingo]

What is her udder like tonight? Can you express anything?

 

[Bonny]

It didnt look much different than yesterday, although it is a bit fuller. I was able to express a few drops but couldnt tell much. Should I try again?

 

[weerunner]

Bonny, I found that my mare got antsy and started pacing and acting like she'd go any minute a few weeks before she delivered. The time of day each day that she did these behaviors was almost exactly the time of day it was when she foaled. She paced, got up and down several times, rubbed her bum, etc.. around 9 - 12 at night, then she'd go back to sleep and leave me watching all night on the camera. Then on day 325 she delivered a filly at 945 pm. So I would keep an eye out for WHEN she is acting this way, might help you decide what time of day she'll go.

 

[Bonny]

Thanks wee runner good idea!

She is her grumpy self this am. Again she wont let me touch her bag.

It seems her bag is making very slow process now.

I am not sure why she was a nut last night but I am glad she is ok. It started before sunset, she saw the kids across the street jumping on the trampoline as usual, and this is 3 acres away, and she just turned and bolted. She nearly pulled me down. Thankfully I didnt let go of the lead rope. ( we were out munching on the grass for a bit) She even tried to get back in the pasture . she was pawing and overall acting frantic. It took me quite a while to settle her down.

Even after I put her up she continued for several hours. I had never seen her act that way.

 

[Bonny]

Posting some pics...

This is July 2nd

July 13

July 10

July 13

 

[shelly]

Shelly - I am sorry - I was reading back through some of Bonnie's information and pictures and I seen where you had asked me about the Foaling Calculator - I guess I didn't see it before - Here is the link - I hope it works.

http://www.lilbeginnings.com/info/breeding...ling/index.html

I hope the link is working this time..LOL.

I love this foaling calculator!

Thanks Lisa F. though I put in the breeding date and the foaling date came back 2010! I don't know if the calculator is messed up or what? The May 22nd. seems right but it should be 2009 not 2010!

 

[Bonny]

She is grouchy. Tried to kick the other horses bite them. pinning her ears at them.

Lisa I am sending you a pic in a pm...

 

[Keri]

My mare was slow to bag too. It would grow, then stay that way for a few days before growing again. Drove me nuts becuase I couldn't think it could get any bigger, but it would! OH!

 

[Bonny]

Thanks Keri, I was told it could grow then slow. I guess its pretty normal. Did you ever feel or see movement?

 

[Bonny]

I think she has gotten bigger since april..

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479...-14-08013-1.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479...7-13-082066.jpg

 

[Fantasia]

Have been following this thread with much interest. I think we can safely say this will be one of the most awaited foals this season!!!

That photo July 13th from the rear looks like baby may be starting to centre. Is Bonny getting "heavy back feet" when she walks? Not wanting to pick up her back feet properly and plonking her feet down heavier? That's a sign they are getting close! Any sign of the bump moving back towards hips and down?

I know you mentioned you had a couple of good foaling books? Hope you have Complete Foaling Manual by Theresa Jones - I re-read it every foaling season

My maiden this year had us on tender hooks. I blood tested (neg), wee tested (pos) then she just never did a thing. No bag, only slightly bigger tum that disappeared again. I truely thought we had a phantom. Ended up having her manually tested (she 35.25) which was positive. She grew in size, but never bagged until 24 hours before. With small nipples that never grew until she was in labour. Over cooked, but very fine little filly.

Will be awaiting your arrival with anticipation!