Magic Marker Minis

[Magic Marker Minis]

I drank a coffee mocho, a Pepsi, and a Coke. Didn't do me any good lastnight. Did take a nap, so I'm in better shape tonight.

Design has been more by herself today. She is very herd bound, but today seemed to want to be by herself. Hope she goes soon, we are exactly 14 days from her being pregnant for a year.

 

[Eagle]

I agree Diane, camp out in the barn with some redbull, it always keeps me awake. If she is going off alone it is another clue she is giving you.

Sending prayers fort a safe foaling

 

[Magic Marker Minis]

Still no babies.

Miss Te has no bag, but she has been staying to herself for a couple days.

Design is staying off by herself. Design's babies head(?) keeps pushing out of her side(by her hip). The head sticks out about an inch. It's right next to her leg bone right below her hip bone. It's only on one side. It looks like the baby is more dropped, there is a slight hollowness below her hip. Her vulva is pale pink and milk bar is clear sticky fluid.

Lace is half way bagged up and her vulva is starting to elongate.

I'm running on fumes and crankier than the mares.

Shadow has settled into the herd as top mare. She only occasionally nickers. I know when the first foal is on the ground and turned out in the pen, next to hers, she is going to get agitated. I wish I could fine a orphan mini foal around her, she would except it in a heartbeat. For 20 yrs old, she is in good shape and flesh. She takes very good care of her foals and keeps her weight up with little supplements.

 

[Liz k]

OMG magic not to worry mine haven't gone either...lol I think Bree is trying to fossilize hers lol and so sorry have no ideas on how to make them get the show on the road (if I find one you'll be the first person I share it with)

keep the faith, and know there's others in the same boat..lol (always makes me feel better). ..

 

[Magic Marker Minis]

Here's a update with pictures:NO BABIES

Design-smokey blk tovero(353 days)little more dropped, otherwise the same

Miss Te-sorrel(324 days)little progress in milk bar, but still needs to shop more

Laceblk & white(313 days-first foal at 338 days) she is bagging up fast-in three days she has gone from nothing, to the picture below. She may foal before Design.

Frecklessilver bay & white(306 days)very little development

Annie(259 days)no pictures yet

 

[rubyviewminis]

Sailing on the same ship here. I can't believe how far along Design is! By the way, Lakota is on Joanne's barn cam now.

 

[Magic Marker Minis]

Sleeping bag, I just sleep in the lounge chair by her stall. That way I don't get very comfortable.

Design doesn't want to be messed with at all today. She sees you coming and she leaves.

I have a feeling Lakota will go before her daughter.

 

[AnnaC]

I agree with Diane, Design and Lace before very long with Lace maybe winning the race!!

By the way - the possible 'head' that you saw on Design's upper flank area, was most probably a hind foot. With baby 'back downwards' in the tummy, ready for delivery, it is a hind foot that will often be 'seen' in the area just under Momma's hip bone.

Hoping for some Happy Announcements soon!

 

[cassie]

I am so sorry for your loss of your little colt

I really hope that all the rest of your foalings go extremley well and have no problems at all...

let us know. go Lace and Design!!

 

[Magic Marker Minis]

I just checked on Design. Her woohaa is even more swollen and the inside is a little more red. The biggest think, is she is walking very weird in the backend. She is walking like she has a corncob stuck up her you know what. She wasn't walking like that before. Is that maybe a sign her pelvis is starting to widen for delivery of the foal?

The night Shadow foaled, she was stepping different with one hind leg.

 

[Eagle]

It could be that the foal is pinching a nerve, it does happen when they are close so don't worry. She looks close so make sure you don't dose off tonight.

 

[Magic Marker Minis]

Since my roommate works nights, she stays up late. The last couple nights she's been off. So, we tag team the mares. We check on them every two hours, at different times, so they are checked on every hour. Also, there has been a little waxing on the end of Design's nipples. Very little, so hard to see, unless you look very close.

 

[Liz k]

Magic I've seen yours I bet yours go first...lol

 

[Liz k]

Yes Diane I agree 1 hour a lot can happen in.. I've been foaling out mares for myself and others for 10 years now and I can't even count on both hands how many red bags, breech, dog sitting, and several other types of dystocias that had I not been right there mare and baby would not be here today...remember it only takes less then 6 min to suffocate not trying to scare anyone but this dose happen and from experience it's hard to swallow, it doesn't mean that every birth can be fixed if your right there but it dose mean you can save a life or two if you have the time to call for vet or help position the lil one to get it out..... Fingers crossed that all goes good and we soon have pics of baby's .........

 

[cassie]

Iagree with Diane! my mare had wax the morning of the day she foaled... she then foaled at 8:30pm that night my beautiful little gelding

the second mare I foaled out had wax at 6pm she foaled at 8pm that night... so I would be watching her very carefully!

hoping for good news from you in the morning!!

 

[Magic Marker Minis]

Design had a big silver pinto colt at 7:40 pm. His cannons measure 8 3/4 inches, making him to mature around 32-34 inches. If I keep him, he will be gelded and turned into my cart horse(when old enough).

He was a tight fit and I had to help. He has two crystal blue eyes(lets see if they stay that way). He is very flashy. he's is having a little trouble getting the milk bar because of his height. Mom is 30".

Mom is a little crampy, but being very good. Will get pictures in the morning.

I was ready for a all nighter, but she was kind to me and foaled at a reasonable hour.

Thanks for pushing me to stay out there because she did need help. She was eating, pooped about 4x in 20 minutes. My roommate can out to check on me and I told her she was pooping a lot. Kari went in to get warmer cloths(she freezes in 70 degree weather). 10 minutes after she got back, there was a white bubble. Kari came out at 7:10 and baby out by 7:40.

 

[cassie]

WOOHOOOOO!!!! oh my gosh I'm so happy for you! your hard work paid off and you have agorgeous new little colt! well done!

good on you for being there and helping her

can't wait for some piccies! what a good girl foaling at such a good time for you yippee! very very happy for you!

 

[Liz k]

See I told you yours would go first....lol I'm glad to hear all went good....

 

[AnnaC]

Many cogratulations!! So glad it all went well for you and Design!!

Cant wait to see some pics!

 

[countrymini]

Yay! Congrats!

(psst photos)