Lily's Foal Watch

[Eagle]

wow how exciting. I have had a busy day and only just got online. Sending prayers for a safe and easy foaling

 

[lilysmom]

Thanks Renee! My fingers and toes are crossed. she is doing all kinds of odd little things....lots of tail raising!

 

[Eagle]

Come on Lily you can do it.

 

[lilysmom]

Just tested and ph levels are within 12 hours of foaling now! YAY Im so excited prayers needed I need this easy and problem free as I am on my own

 

[Little Wolf Ranch]

Told you that she would foal before Missy, lol. Missy is still testing at 6.4ph......we shall see what happens - PROMISE me you will post pics ASAP......you can't keep the foal to yourself now!

 

[lilysmom]

I PROMISE Ill post pictures as soon as I get done cleaning everything up. I wont be sleeping tonight either way...to excited

I cant stand this short wait now knowing its time im going crazzzzzzyyyyyy LOL

 

[Eagle]

Just remember to keep calm as Lily will need you to be relaxed. All will be fine and you will soon have a new baby

once baby is out and checked just sit back and quietly let "her" bond with Lily. She should find the milk bar within the hour so that will give you time to post pics for us. Lol

Safe foaling

 

[mthowdy]

WooWoo! Keep on updating us!

With her milk testing like that- I'm going to expect some baby pics here soon!

 

[palsminihorses]

Prayers headed your way for a safe foaling!

 

[AnnaC]

Ooooo this is so exciting!! Prayers coming from me too.

Try to stay calm - all will be well and Lily needs you to be calm.

Good luck!!

 

[lilysmom]

we have cow pies ...thats so sad that im happy to announce that

Once it starts my nerves will calm...im a panic before things happen but totally cool through the actual event LOL. I will post a update as soon as its here

 

[LittleRibbie]

ray

 

[lilysmom]

thats 2 piles in about a hour. She did eat her dinner though so not sure how that plays out....she is holding her tail up alot and does keep switching her weight. Im watching for anything. Ive seen several rolls....a few bites at sides. but shes young and tough so who knows how she"ll handle this. I will stay on here with update all night cause this girl is not sleeping

 

[lilysmom]

okay so if she foals tonight in the morning I give her the regular amount of food but soak it in water right?

 

[Little Wolf Ranch]

Good luck!!! I'm wishing you well.....Missy just tested a light 6.4ph so maybe soon I will be joining you!

 

[Little Wolf Ranch]

For my mares I just give them their regular grain, no water added. Everyone has different things they do but mine just get their normal ration plus some treats.

 

[lilysmom]

I hope you get your foal tonight too

 

[Eagle]

I would divide her regular feed in smaller portions as her system will be empty after all those cow patties and yes make sure it is nice and moist.

 

[AnnaC]

As a mare has an 'emply' system by the time she foals, yes I always give a small amount of their regular food with warm water added to make it mushy - she need moist food going through to make it easier for her, plus as much soft leafy hay as she wants. Dont forget the ivermectin wormer within 12 hours and she can have several small mushy feeds for the first day, plus grass, if she is used to it, as soon as the foal is steady on its feet - just an hour's outing will be fine for the first day. But if she is used to being out all day, then she will be fine out with baby for a hour or two for the first couple of days, she may get stressed if you try to keep her stabled!!

 

[lilysmom]

Thanks guys. Ill divide her feed and give her part for breakfast and the other part for lunch....then the next feeding part for dinner and the other part before bed. Ill moisten it all as well and I have plenty of hay ready for her