Laney (*filly* 4/10-Tinkerbelle) *New pics pg 187*

[Eagle]

Cassie I was out for the count! I had a rough night cos it started snowing so I had to go out at midnight and move the animals. I guess I was just too tired to hear, as long as mum and baby are healthy that is the main thing.

Sooooo what time was she born??

 

[cassie]

yep love all her names! the show name is just gorgeous!n tinkerbell or Belle is so sweet! welcome to the world precious little baby!

 

[cassie]

oh, I was thinking of ringing you but thought I better not disturb you. .

um it was 12:26pm my time so about 10:26pm their time? I think thats the right time its hard to work it out lol

is it normal for you guys to get snow at this time of year? we have had a very early dumping but it melted pretty quick. was the coldest night for this time of year last night for over 80 years lol I love stats like that LOL its fun!

stay safe in the snow!

 

[Eagle]

what time is it now there? It is 8.05am here. It must have been past 4.00am cos I was up until 3.30am

It is very strange to snow in April and the poor animals are cold, at least my stray cat came bake to sleep in the barn cos I have some mice

 

[cassie]

its 2:24am at Megan's and 4:24pm here. wow, poor babies! do you put rugs on your horses? or just let them get their winter fluff...

 

[AnnaC]

MANY CONGRATULATIONS MEGAN AND FAMILY!!

Shot to my computer about half an hour ago and WOW!! there was this beautiful little baby sharing Laney's stall!

Had to go back about 5 pages to read all about it - sounds like a perfect delivery (well done Laney!!) and you did a great job getting the little one sorted, dried and rugged, well done you!! Must admit that I had goose bumps just reading the posts, so I can just imagine how excited you must have been through it all, but what a perfect fast birth for your first experience.

And thank you so much for the pictures - what a beautifully marked little girl and so very pretty too!

Hope you have managed to get some rest for a few hours if you are not too excited. Plus I hope the sun shines for you tomorrow so you can let Laney and her new daughter out in their pen coz I dont think Laney will be too pleased not to get out - she loves her outside space so much.

Sorry, rambling a bit, just so pleased for you all. Clever Laney, she deserves a medal for handling everything so well!!

 

[Maple Hollow Farm]

Aww congrats on the filly! She is a cutie!

 

[Eagle]

Get up Megan we want to see Tinkerbelle

I can't believe I missed all the action

I was up until the early hours cos it snowed like mad last night and the horses got out, so there I was in the pitch black freezing cold try to catch 2 naughty ponies that thought it was great fun

When I got in I took a shower a crashed so I didn't hear Cassie's text

 

[little lady]

Congrats on your pretty lil filly!

 

[MeganH]

Lord am I tired this morning. I got really congested again last night and have been coughing up a lung this morning! Of course during the birth I felt perfect lol

It is a little chilly this morning so I kept the blanket on and will take it off in a little.

How can I tell she is nursing good? She goes down in the right area but how do you know she is actually ingesting a good amount?

And when should Laney poop? I don't think she has yet. Hubby cleaned the pen though before work so I am not sure.

I didn't see last night but she has one blue eye.

Last night the birth went so fast. I knew I saw her butt tucking.. so I went straight out and Laney just loooked at me and munched on hay. I went back in and Laney was up and down and up and down and then she went sternal.. stayed sternal and it took me a minute to realize she was pushing. By the time we got out there the feet and head were out and my hubby was walking across the yard slow.. I needed his help with the gate and started yelling "RUN!" because the baby was out and he didn't realize lol. The bag wasn't as easy to break as I thought.. I don't know if it would have broke on it's own bwdik. Laney stayed down a while and she ended up birthing the placenta without getting up so the cord didn't break. I called Diane to make sure I was doing everything ok (Thank you!). Laney did really well though. Baby was up within 10 minutes I would say. Very strong and TALL. I haven't measured (do you just measure from the withers down?) but Laney is a tall mare and she Tinkerbell (I don't know if I am spelling it Tinkerbell or Tinkerbelle..) has to bend down and turn her head a bit to nurse.

I need to take some more pictures in the light and without the blanket.

My MIL is not working so I may ask her to take my daughter so I can rest... she will nap in a little though so if she is being good I should be fine.

Looks like she is out there finding her legs lol I don't even think Ricky knows she is here.

 

[Becky]

Congratulations on your filly!

You can tell if she is nursing good by getting down and actually looking under the mare when the foal is back there. Usually the opposite side. If she latches on and is sucking, she should be getting plenty.

Most mares don't poop for 12 - 24 hours after foaling. They clean out well before delivery, so it takes a while for food to move through the intestines after foaling.

 

[targetsmom]

Congratulations on your new FILLY! I sure know that sleep deprived feeling... and the excitement!!

 

[Eagle]

She is driving her poor mummy nuts

she is so full of life

 

[MeganH]

I was able to watch her nurse.. she only did it for a few minutes but I saw her sucking with the nipple in her mouth and then she went for the other one for a few seconds. She has also peed and pooped this morning several times. Seems like she is doing really good!

I will have to measure (where is the cannon bone? lol) and will let you know.

Now....

PICTURES!!

So her left eye really lighted up and is very blue.. and I can see she has blue in her right eye too.. its darker so maybe it will lighten up too? She is such a sweet filly. Comes up and lets me rub her all over. She came up to my son this morning and let him pet her. My daughter hasn't gotten very close yet. She doesn't feel great still.

 

[MeganH]

I will take her blanket off and take more pictures in a bit!

 

[Eagle]

cassie will have a fit when she sees that blue eye

Megan she is such a doll, I can't wait for it to warm up so we can see what she is hiding under her pj's

 

[MeganH]

 

[AnnaC]

Oh Megan she is just gorgous - clever Laney, she certainly gave us a filly worth waiting for bless her!

You need to get Laney back on to some grass as soon as you can - she is used to it going through her system so it is just the right thing to help her kick start her digestion again and will help prevent any possible blockages. I wouldn't worry about Belle getting enough milk - she would be feeling/looking very sorry for herself by now if she wasn't drinking enough!

Did you remember to worm Laney, if not you are probably just about within the time limit if you do it straight away. You have done an amazing job with Laney over the past few months Megan and I am so very thrilled that she has produced a lovely daughter for you.

Well done and congratulations to you all!!

 

[MeganH]

Thank you!

I have Laney's pen open to where she can get in the small grassy paddock. I'll leave it open all afternoon like always. She was just out there but came back in the stall and little Tink is sleeping. I also gave her Ivermectin right after she foaled. It was on cam and she protested but was good and I got it in.

Ricky has found her and Laney wants him to stay away now. I will soon let Laney and Tinkerbelle out in the large pasture but not when Ricky is out. I'll have to just stagger the times- one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I am having the vet out next week for Ricky's gelding!!

 

[bannerminis]

Oh what a beautiful girl she is just stunning. And I love the blue eye too. Laney look great and really chuffed with herself and so she should be.