Gotcha. No it’s not common. It happens occasionally so you can’t rule it out, but it is not common. Many of the stories you see of it happening there is 12 hrs between checks. An udder can change a LOT in 12 hrs. So that results in many people missing it change. But it does happen on occasion. And I know several people in this group have had it go from nothing to something to a foal very fast. Glad that you can rule out fescue. I’ve heard of them sneaking breedings through a fence unseen. But your dates sound pretty good. If they don’t foal before too long I’d be considering that possibility. My mares aren’t usually messy after breeding so that date would be interesting if you hadn’t already done a blood test. That does through a wrench in it. Many mares are going long this year so maybe they’ll stick to that trend. Or maybe they’ll break the mold and build an udder last minute. That’s what can be so frustrating about breeding minis. You have to prepare for every possibility however rare.
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So in reality how many days would it be when it would start to feel too long and at that point would maybe have to reconsider they got pregnant at another time which confuses me due to the pregnancy tests but still…I obviously know gestational length BUT coming from experienced breeders what’s considered not so “normal” length. Since i have two confirmed in foal there’s no way they both would follow the “not so norm” ya know? Although my Dun who initially came back negative could have gotten pregnant at another time I’m so confused
and thanks for letting me pick your brain