Darla's official foaling thread.

[anyssapark]

I see that the marestare aunties are watching. So ill sneak in real fast

Back soon!

 

[Eagle]

Morning all

Off to bed you all go, the night shift has arrived

 

[anyssapark]

Im back!

 

[lucky lodge]

Iam back to, been out food shopping i hate food shopping

 

[cassie]

sorry Renee I have been watching, just haven't been on here been real busy at work, if you ever need me to watch you can shoot me through a text if you like!!

Darla looking very comfy tonight

 

[Eagle]

thanks Cassie

 

[anyssapark]

Thats ok Cassie, i saw that people were still chatting on marestare and watching her, so took the opportunity to zoom in real fast

She's found a new spot to snooze now

 

[Lindi-loo]

Very strange to see a chicken wandering around the stable in the middle of the night (2.10am)..mine wouldnt dream of coming down off the roost incase mr Fox fancied a midnight snack!!..she doesnt look anywhere as uncomfortable as she did yesterday while i was watching

 

[anyssapark]

It is funny to see the chooks wandering around isnt it. Its a bit cute to see them lined up on the stall fence resting too.

Darla looks so cute curled up like she is at the moment. It almost looks like she has pulled some of the bedding over herself to snuggle in

 

[AnnaC]

So glad to read that Darla had a better night last night, bless her. Maybe the foal was lying 'sideways' previously, which is what was making her so very uncomfortable?

Sorry I'm not being much help with the watching of late - many things going on here just now (business meetings/family conferences etc) plus the normal farm work, so most of the time I just have a few free minutes to log in to check the cams, but not to post. Hopefully life will return to 'normal' before too long coz I miss having the time for our long chats and discussions!

Have a good day everyone/good night for those of you 'down under'.

 

[anyssapark]

Poor girl still cant decide if she wants to be sternal or flat.

She has pretty much laid down the whole night though. Gets up, changes positions, and back down again.

Maybe she's heard that once the baby comes she wont get much sleep LOL

 

[anyssapark]

A couple of rolls and some flehming (while laying down).

Shes up, change positions and back down again

I better get some dinner ready...

 

[cassie]

night again Diane, and I agree with everyone! we lost all 10 of our chickens ne night to foxes

was very sad, no fresh eggs now... I really don't like foxes, I hate their sound, sounds like a little girl screaming (I get the shivers thinking about it!!)

I'm scared (cos you know me I'm parronoid LOL) that when the foal is born a fox will try get in with the foal, we have had wild dogs attacking calves before

sorry enough about me lol

she is definitely more comfy tonight, still can't believe how much she lies down lol she might beat Suzie's record LOL

good girl Darla, resting up for your Big moment and your FILLY'S big debut into the world!!!

so Jess does your husband work at night? is there anyone who can assist you with the foaling?? if needed?

 

[Wings]

I love seeing the chickens come to visit, so cute! Makes me want to hurry up and get my coop built

 

[Eagle]

It is 5.45am so Jessi will be out to feed soon. I hope you got some sleep last night Jessi

I am signing out for a few hours

See ya all later

 

[jessj]

Thanks for watching everyone!!! The chickens get up during the night because we have a large security light on outside, plus a low light in the stall with Darla...poor things dont know what time it is!!! We do have foxes here,but yall forget that I currently have 7 dogs and 2 cats in my yard!!! The fox wouldnt stand a chance! Im glad that Darla and I both had restfull nights! I love the chickens tho..i never have to clean poo out of the pasture...they take care of it! Going to feed now...yall are the best and marestare is awesome!!

 

[jessj]

Cass he works swing shift...will be back to days nex week (hopefully we will have a foal before then). I do have several friends that live nearby though, and if it just came right down to it my daughter could help. She is only seven yrs old, but very calm and could hold/fetch things! Thanks again everyone!

O- when she finishes eating I am going to let D out for an hour or so before work. I will get pics and test milk/temp then too! Will put her back in before i leave!

 

[jessj]

Ph is still 8. Temp is 98.6 and her bag is actually SMALLER this morning!! I wonder if it is from laying down all night? I have noticed before that it is sometimes smaller in the morning than the afternoon?

 

[jessj]

Have yall seen my child out in darlas empty stall hamming it up in front of the camera....she thinks she has a new toy. Silly child!

 

[MeganH]

Hey, everyone!

I was up last night a bit and checked on the cam a few times. She didn't seem as active so that baby must have moved into a little more comfy position for her.

Darla just plopped down and is laying sternal in the far side of the stall at 8:30am. I don't think her chicken friends are with her at the moment.

I have only seen a fox dead on the side of the road. Never heard one. They sound like a screaming girl?? yuck.