BB's Foaling Thread FILLY!!! NEW Pics FINALLY!

[StarRidgeAcres]

Goodness, she looks more like she's carrying a thoroughbred than a mini! Keeping her and the little one in my prayers.

 

[vickie gee]

If I am seeing this correcty she is below a 6.8 and above a 400 so we are ready? Sending out prayers for text book and healthy!

 

[Quester]

Vickie, that is what I thought too...and it changed FAST...but will just the beginnings, clear fluid test out like that before it is even yellow or white? It was stick but completely clear... And I didn't mix it with distilled water etc like I have read some do, I put it directly on the strip...is this still accurate??

 

[vickie gee]

Vickie, that is what I thought too...and it changed FAST...but will just the beginnings, clear fluid test out like that before it is even yellow or white? It was stick but completely clear... And I didn't mix it with distilled water etc like I have read some do, I put it directly on the strip...is this still accurate??

What brand strips are you using? I only have experience with the swimming pool test strips. Last year I diluted with distilled water and this year I did it straight...no difference. Likely the strips designed for foaling are much more accurate.

 

[Quester]

They are also the swimming pool strips, I read that the foaling are the exact same, only marked "for horses" will the clear fluid test accurately?

 

[vickie gee]

They are also the swimming pool strips, I read that the foaling are the exact same, only marked "for horses" will the clear fluid test accurately?

With my limited experience I do think the answer is yes. Simply because when mine was clear it was nowhere in the range. Sticky does mean she is close; again, at least in my limited experience. Sending positive thoughts your way. Tomorrow being Friday, will you be around on weekend to keep close watch on her?

 

[Quester]

I don't work AND my little guy has no school tomorrow so I am FREE and through the weekend too. My only limitation is my hubby is out of town so I can't just leave the kids here and go camp out. I am going to just probably stay up tonight and at the slightest hint, pack them up and head over.

 

[vickie gee]

I don't work AND my little guy has no school tomorrow so I am FREE and through the weekend too. My only limitation is my hubby is out of town so I can't just leave the kids here and go camp out. I am going to just probably stay up tonight and at the slightest hint, pack them up and head over.

Ok, I have been skimming through your thread. She is how far away from you and are you able to watch her on cam but the public cannot? How many kiddos are with you and how old are they? When is husband due home? Sorry, I am not on the forum as much as I would like to be.

 

[Eagle]

morning all I am awake. Sorry I am a bit late Liz we had a goldfish moment

 

[Quester]

Lol, it is okay. Goldfish moments can be tough. What did you think about her milk test...?

 

[Eagle]

wow It looks like she is ready

Are you staying up tonight?

 

[Quester]

I think I am. Do you have the cam up? It is having issues on this end so I don't know if that is why. My husband told me it might really bog it down. Does such clear fluid test well or does it matter?

 

[Eagle]

she is down sternal and the cam is fine here. I haven't used pool strips before but I doubt it could wrong. I have the cam up but I will close it if you are watching, I would hate to make it slow for you.

 

[Quester]

No it pulled up, slow loading though if it has more issues I will just holler, let's see how it does streaming both.

 

[Eagle]

ok, Just shout. does she have water in the top right?

 

[Quester]

She has a water bucket hanging on the gate, you can sort of see the chain. There is a shallow dish up towards the wall that has her loose mineral salts in it.

 

[Eagle]

o.k Thanks I thought she was drinking but wanted to check.

 

[Quester]

Her hay is in that corner by the gate she frequently visits, the water is on the opposite side of the gate.

 

[Eagle]

1.50 am I am off to take Alby to school. be back soon

2.40am and she is stood in her spot

3.00am and she is down sternal

3.07am and she is up

4.05am and she is down again resting

4.25am and still down

nearly 5.00am and she is down again

5.25am and she is fast asleep

6.00am and she is up and went straight to her hay.

 

[Eagle]

Liz let me know when you are up so I can go and to some chores