Angel, maiden mare's highly anticipated pregnancy!

[countrymini]

Congratulations!! What a little cutie. Love the outfit!

 

[AKMiniMama]

Thank you!!

 

[Eagle]

yes she is a clever girl finding the heater

Angel will be all over her once she is feeling better .

 

[AKMiniMama]

I hope so- she's doing better with her even nickered at her a few times and is itching her right now

. Angel is still up and down a lot and seems to be a bit uncomfortable

 

[AnnaC]

Oh she is such a cute little girl - love her pj's, very trendy!! You may need to move that heater for just a short while to encourage her to return close to Angel for warmth then she might do more drinking?? How is Angel doing - have you remembred to give her the small mushy feed to help her digestive system kick start again - several small mushy feeds throughout the next day or so will help to get her system hydrated again (maybe take the chill off her drinking water too - but watch to make sure she drinks, some dont approve of chilled water!)

Good luck, you are doing brilliantly, well done!

 

I'm sure she's a bit uncomfortable, since her uterus is still contracting to get back to normal shape. If you have any Banamine, you could give her 2cc orally, and that should take the edge off, and make her much more comfortable.

 

[AKMiniMama]

No, what small mushy feed?? I have alfalfa pellets I can soak and I have rice bran will that work? She just nursed again and Angel is being attentive. I do have Banamine I could give her some for sure. What about ivermectin, now or wait awhile? I thought about the banamine but wasn't sure when was too soon to give it. Should I give her the mash? She has alfalfa and Timothy hay right now

 

[Eagle]

yes give her 2cc orally of Benamine cos that will help. The wormer you can give in the morning. Once you have given her pain meds give her a mushy mix of bran and alfalfa pellets, let is soak a few minutes with warm water. Just a few handfuls ever few hours.

 

[AKMiniMama]

Okay gave her the banamine and will go mix up the feed now. Thanks!

 

[Eagle]

You are welcome

I have to pop out now but you can ring or email me if you need anything

[email protected] 0039 345 3277700

 

[AnnaC]

When mares get ready to foal they empty their systems out (cow pattie droppings) so we give them several mushy/wet feeds for several days after (especially if there is no grass available) to make sure that the first feeds going through their systems are containing 'water' rather than their normal dry food.

Glad you had some banamine to give her, she will feel a lot more comfortable shortly.

 

[AKMiniMama]

Okay thanks will do. Grain is soaking now. Yeah I asked the vet for banamine before she even arrived in Alaska so I could have it on hand if needed- I just wasn't sure when was too soon to give it. Thanks for everyone's help.

 

[Eagle]

Yes wet food is very important as Anna has said. They empty out before foaling so we need to make sure that everything they eat after birth is soft and mushy to prevent them clogging up and getting colic. Just small amounts often until you see her pooping is back to normal, usually a couple of days.

 

[Eagle]

Benamine is fine to give as long as they have passed the placenta. You mustn't give it before as the contractions serve to expel the placenta.

 

[AKMiniMama]

Okay great! I didn't see her poop mushy though and she scarfed down her grain literally 10-15 minutes before giving birth that was why I was so shocked when her water broke a few minutes after!

Thankfully she passed it quickly and it was whole!

 

[Eagle]

Lucky she didn't shower you with her waters

I have sent Diane for some rest now but please don't hesitate to call me if you need me. Just let it ring and I will come on line and see what the problem is. Lots of hugs

 

[AKMiniMama]

Thank you Renee, I think everything is going along perfectly and huddled in the corner if they need me, but ill definitely give a shout if needed. Yes, Diane please get some sleep and thank you from the bottom of my heart!

 

[cassie]

Oh my gosh congratulations!! What a lovely filly! I was out at a horse show and unfortunately missed it... But it sounds as though you did and amazing job well done to the both of you

will look for new pics of your baby in my morning

so exciting!!

 

[Eagle]

Hi I am back

How are they doing? Is baby warmer now? If so I am sure they will be fine for a few hours whilst you go in the house and warm up and rest

I am betting you can't drag yourself away fromyour new baby

 

[AKMiniMama]

Haha it's a little of both. She laid down and slept for awhile but was shivering until I put the heater on her so I don't dare leave her. I just went ahead and got comfortable though- up until 5 minutes ago I was sitting on the floor the whole time and now they are settled I just went and got my lawn chair

. As soon as the sin warms things up ill go inside