Kate~ 2014 foal watch

[Bonny]

She has been hanging on to a very full udder and loose V for quite a few days now. Were not getting enough milk to test. I feel like she is really teetering on the fence and pretty soon I will go out and see that foaling udder!

Here is the latest tummy pic:day 320

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp317/ShyBon/Kate%20x%20Riot%202014/12314d3219pm005_zpsfcc6cd0c.jpg

Latest Udder day 322

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp317/ShyBon/Kate%20x%20Riot%202014/12414d3223am003_zps7bc208a4.jpg

Latest Vulva day 321:

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp317/ShyBon/Kate%20x%20Riot%202014/12314d3216pm005_zpsaebf16d0.jpg

Here is a picture of her last years foal, at 1 yr old..

same stallion)

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp317/ShyBon/Corserburys%20Hy%20Voltage/6b1c972c-3bc2-419f-a713-2102f1f7d7af_zpsaf6a9dbf.jpg

 

[happy appy]

I think you have a couple more days at least to go. Baby needs to more a little more into position but all it takes is one good roll!

 

She looks nicely elongated, and that udder could fill in a moment, as could baby turn into full position with just one good roll.

You know I'm watching carefully -- especially to see these SPOTS!

 

[AnnaC]

Oooooooo any minute now - well perhaps 'minute' isn't quite the right word, but you know what I mean!!

Good luck and safe foaling.

 

[Bonny]

Wow we are VERY close now I would guess with in 3 days, I expect her udder to start producing colostrum in 24 hrs or less.

Udder:

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp317/ShyBon/Kate%20x%20Riot%202014/12514d3238pm017_zps41467893.jpg

Vulva:

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp317/ShyBon/Kate%20x%20Riot%202014/12514d3238pm013_zps207735b9.jpg

 

[Bonny]

Getting closer! Calcium is rising, ph has started to drop, weve got semi loose poop, shes not finishing her dinners and she almost has a foaling udder! Milk is sticky!

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp317/ShyBon/Kate%20x%20Riot%202014/12614d32412am009_zps67e5640f.jpg

 

[AnnaC]

Fingers crossed for a safe foaling. Just checked on her and she's resting quietly, but my screen keeps freezing which is confusing!

Come on Kate - you can do it!!

 

[AnnaC]

Checked again - she's now on her feet and dozing quietly.

 

[eagles ring farm]

Oh sounds like she's close gotta check your cam

safe foaling

 

[Bonny]

Thanks everyone! Cal is at or over 1000 and ph is between 6.8 & 7.2!

 

[AnnaC]

Well obviously no baby last night! Lovely view of her outdoor space on the cam, but no sign of Kate unless she's hiding in the trees somewhere?

 

[Bonny]

OK Calcium over 1000, Ph 6.8... either tonight or tomorrow night at the latest!

 

[misty'smom]

Can't seem to get on your cam?? But Happy and Safe foaling!!!

 

[Bonny]

http://www.mysticrockminis.com/LiveCams.html

Try that link, if not try holly.camstreams.com

 

[AnnaC]

Standing quietly snoozing, but shifting her back feet and lifting her tail every now and again. Must admit that I wish they had a time clock on the site as it would be great to know where we are, time wise, throughout the night.

Really hope she doesn't keep you waiting much longer!

 

[Bonny]

Still testing the same but we have tons of sticky sweet milk!

 

[Mousie96]

Tell her to let this baby out already!

 

Still standing quietly. VERY exciting. Come on little momma!!!

 

[Bonny]

Last night her ph was up & down, were ranging from 6.8 -7.8... This is all new for me & Kate never had ph jum around brfore. Happy though its been very cold, tomorrow night should be warmer !

 

[AnnaC]

Spotted you doing stable duties (poo picking) Holly, but no sign of a baby and Kate looks very relaxed!