Kate's foal watch..Its a Colt! pics!!

[Bonny]

I am starting 10 pm checks on Kate. Her udder has been fuller at night. Last night it looks like it was starting to join in the back.

She is between 279 & 305 days.

Here is a tummy pic from this am:

http://s423.beta.photobucket.com/user/ShyBon/media/112512001.jpg.html?sort=6&o=0

 

[Bonny]

And her udder tonight ...starting to get a back....

http://s423.beta.photobucket.com/user/ShyBon/media/Kate%20x%20riot%202012/112512015.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

 

[AnnaC]

All looking good - right on target for a baby in another couple of weeks or so!

 

[Bonny]

udder up a bit tonight.:

http://s423.beta.photobucket.com/user/ShyBon/media/Kate%20x%20riot%202012/113012006.jpg.html?sort=6&o=0

I decided to test to see where she was because last time her udder looked just like this when she was 2 & 1/2 weeks from foaling.

useing the walmart strips I mixed the milk 1 cc to 4 cc distilled and got Calcuim at 200 and ph still at 8. Milk is think and semi sticky.

I read that I should mix it 1 cc milk to 3 cc distilled Is that correct or am I mistaken?

 

[JAX]

I have heard that anything from a 1-3 to a 1-6 dilution will result in the same results. I found it hard to believe so I tried it and

got the same result... I dont understand why but it did.

 

[Bonny]

Jax, I noticed that result with the ph, you can take a direct drop from the mare or dilute and ph is the same. Thank you at least I know my ratio wasnt far off.

 

[Bonny]

Do they check PH or Calcium?

The mare I have now usually tests very high ( foaling range) on calcium for weeks before she foals, but her ph didnt drop til the morning of the night she foaled.

 

[Bonny]

Kates udder is growing. Milk getting opaque. semi sticky.

http://s423.beta.photobucket.com/user/ShyBon/media/Kate%20x%20riot%202012/121203_0007.jpg.html?sort=6&o=0

 

[AnnaC]

Getting closer!!

 

[Bonny]

Still hanging in the same. Looks like we will be taking the slow road this year! Her foal is doing a fair amount of kicking still so we might just make it to new year. So excited for my first Riot foal!!

 

[Bonny]

Udder went back down lol....sigh. Looks like were prolly at Feb breeding after all.

 

[weerunner]

Holly, I had your cam bookmarked but it seems to lead to a broken link now. Can you let me know your new cam address.

 

[Bonny]

Sure, here is the link:

http://holly.camstreams.com/

How are things going for you Amanda?

I am so excited Yall!! I got a stunning hackney pony mare yesterday!! I will be uploading pics, she is a beautiful mover about 12 hh has a filly on her, thats 1/2 welsh. I have a home for the filly, But will be getting the mare back up to weight!

 

[weerunner]

Life is treating me well Holly. All 6 foals have sold this year, and so I took a bit of that money and bought me a new broodmare. She is a black appy, 6 years old (mini). I'm going to try to get her bred this month but if she doens't agree we'll wait until spring.

 

[Bonny]

Oh how exciting! Congrats to you!

Kate hasnt made much progress the past few days. Few more weeks yet I hope

 

[Bonny]

Day 294!!

Kate is big as a house, still holding out, no udder changes , except it went down.

 

[Bonny]

Very true! Only this morning her udder was back up and she carried it through the day. I will be going out to check her about 10 tonight.

Last time she foaled at 313, would LOVE to see her carry longer this time, I am hoping for a 2013 foal. ( filly please!)

 

[kehranc]

That's just fine. It means she'll carry into her 300 days, which is wonderful! Don't be disappointed, we like to see them carry around 320+ days, so this is good news!

Hi Castle Rock Miniatures, I really need some help sorry to steal your page Holly I am trying to find out how to start my own.. I have a mini that I rescued and we have now found out she is pregnant she is only 2-3 years old and I am not sure how to tell how far along she is. I was watching Cocoa which I know you followed and I am trying to judge from her and little Kate but I think my mini is bigger than this and I am very nervous about her having trouble birthing...any advice would be appreciated ..Sorry again Holly

 

[AnnaC]

Keeping my fingers crossed that Kate hangs on until the New Year for you Holly - I think we are due some new pictures.

Kehranc - I see you have managed to start your own (Molly's) thread - welcome and glad to have you join us!

 

[Bonny]

Ok this afternoon, I got new Kate tummy pics, please excuse my sorry excuse for a trace clip. She was so sweaty and hot, she feels much better, (thank Goodness hair grows back!)

Day 296!:

http://s423.beta.pho...html?sort=6&o=0

To me her tummy looks a bit more dropped. Not quite as round as before

And my goatie is getting big too! She is due in Feb

This was kate last week:

http://s423.beta.photobucket.com/user/ShyBon/media/12512002.jpg.html?sort=6&o=3