T teng Well-Known Member Joined Aug 14, 2011 Messages 99 Reaction score 25 May 16, 2012 #1 My mare waxed today she's at 331 days, how long to foaling ? I've read different opinions, some say 12hrs and some say weeks ! Help
My mare waxed today she's at 331 days, how long to foaling ? I've read different opinions, some say 12hrs and some say weeks ! Help
Eagle Well-Known Member Joined Oct 24, 2010 Messages 9,916 Reaction score 597 Location North Italy May 16, 2012 #2 Each mare is different and this year they seem to be taking their time. I would watch her like a hawk though cos some will foal a few hours after. Sending prayers for a safe and easy foaling.
Each mare is different and this year they seem to be taking their time. I would watch her like a hawk though cos some will foal a few hours after. Sending prayers for a safe and easy foaling.
T teng Well-Known Member Joined Aug 14, 2011 Messages 99 Reaction score 25 May 17, 2012 #3 Thankyou for your reply, she foaled last night, a beautiful colt !
Riverdance Well-Known Member Joined Dec 28, 2007 Messages 2,138 Reaction score 5 Location Lake City, Florida May 17, 2012 #4 I have never had a mare go over 24 hours after truly waxing, and that was only one. The rest of them will foal the night they have waxed. Not all mares wax either before they foal. Congratulations on your healthy colt.
I have never had a mare go over 24 hours after truly waxing, and that was only one. The rest of them will foal the night they have waxed. Not all mares wax either before they foal. Congratulations on your healthy colt.