CMM *Melody foaled a palomino pinto colt on 3/12/14*

[MyGoldenSunny]

Wow so exciting Lexi! Sorry I can't help with the testing or the waxing but just wanted to wish you and summer a safe foaling!!! Can't wait to see this little one! : D

 

[SummerTime]

I'm not for sure either but I DO know that ALL the aunties are going to say "DON'T LEAVE HER SIDE!!" Can't wait for pictures of the new baby!

 

[countrymini]

Super exciting Lexi! All the best, safe foaling!

 

[chandab]

I would have to go through several pages of my thread to find the information, but Misty tested 6 something the first night I tested her (I was late in getting started with testing) and the next morning she had her foal. I thought I had more time, but didn't. [i'll see if I can find the page on my thread.]

found the page on my thread, hope this works: http://www.miniaturehorsetalk.com/index.php?showtopic=128362&page=45 She tested 6.4 shortly before 7:30PM my time, and we had a foal the next morning (he was on the ground before I got out to do chores, really not sure when he was born between testing and first thing in the morning).

 

[AnnaC]

With those signs foaling usually within 24 hours! Good luck and safe foaling!

It's great that you have someone who can watch her for the times that you need to collect food supplies/visit the loo etc., but make sure you have mobile phone connections so that you can be called to rush back if things get 'exciting'!!

Looking forward to the happy announcement very soon.

 

[Eagle]

Yep 6.4 is wonderful news, Foal- Time strips are very accurate so baby is coming. Safe foaling

 

We should be hearing an announcement soon here!!

We just had our first Alaska filly born about 10+ minutes ago -- looking great!!

The Nutty Nursery is on a roll......seems like these girls are always going 2 in a night!! YEAH!!!

 

[MountainWoman]

Safe foaling and can't wait to see photos. I know you must be so excited!!

 

[cassie]

Woohoo!! Safe foaling summer and lexi! Suzie has wax the morning of the day she foaled

shouldn't be too long! Gosh so very exciting!!

 

[Eagle]

any updates ??

 

[lexischase]

No foal yet

 

[countrymini]

How's she going? I'm ready for some babies!!!!

 

[cassie]

oh I am so excited for you Lexi!! what has Summer been doing?

any signs of labour yet?

 

[lexischase]

I am beyond ready for a healthy baby... But I guess he/she isnt done cooking

I was there and awake from 12 to 630 am this morning and when I had to run to pickup my sister someone was watching her. Ran home twice but other than that was with her all day. She has had a bunch of good rolls, fresh grass and walks (which she didnt want to go on LOL). She is VERY uncomfortable. She lays flat and breathes very heavy, and looks like a blimp while doing it. Poor girl. Stares at her tummy, lifts and swishes her tail. Shifts/stretches back legs every couple minutes or so. She hasnt stopped yawning. I am running on negative 10 when it comes to energy LOL but wouldn't have it any other way. 8:45 tonight was 24 hours from when I found her pH to be at 6.4. Still the same but tonight when I tried to gently express milk it shot out like a spray bottle. Very sticky, like syrupy candy but still clear in color.

Anyone have any experience with a mare going longer than 24 hours after testing at 6.4 on the foal time strips?

Excuse my post if it makes little to no sense.....

 

[eagles ring farm]

safe foaling

negative 10 on your energy sounds like she's close

 

[cassie]

haha it does doesn't it Lori lol

sounds like she is definitely getting ready for that baby to arrive, gosh I wish I could help watch so you could get some sleep

you poor thing! Suzie foaled 8 hours after testing at 6.4 and when I did the evening test it was off the charts... that was an hour before she foaled... it all depends on the mare. So glad you have someone there helping you watch

 

[Jade10]

So exciting, praying for a safe delivery and a healthy foal

 

[AnnaC]

Any news? How's she doing? You are doing great - just dont let those eyelids droop, it might be what she's waiting for!!

 

[Eagle]

stay awake now cos baby will be here any time now. My girls foaled close after reaching 6.4. I would have to go and reread my threads from the past years to find out actually how long but it wasn't long.

 

I think we had one mare here who held at 6.4 for a bit, but most go quickly -- so praying for a safe delivery of a healthy little one! And like Lori says -- if your energy is -10 she must be VERY close!!! Hang in there!