Marlanoc Foal Thread, All Foaled! 4 colts, 1 filly

[Wings]

Had to run outside to try and beat the rain and finish feeding, didn't work and am now very wet... probably not for the last time tonight!

 

[Wings]

How can she just stand there and graze like nothing's going on!?!?!

Probably be easier for me when I run out of light to spy on her

 

[countrymini]

hehe that is so funny. Lets hope she either has it now or holds off till tomorrow for you. What is it with going into labour at night anyway lol

 

[Wings]

It's safer, same as foaling during a storm

Uncomfortable for us but works for them.

Will have to go outside and check on her soon I think.

 

[countrymini]

We have a small paddock right outside our bedroom window, where I've decided the mums will go. All i'll have to do is stand up and shine the torch out (if its not raining)

 

[Wings]

Well she's not doing anything right now, been out to check on her and she's resting under her favourite tree.

 

[countrymini]

oh well, patience is a virtue

(apparently)

 

[Wings]

N wonder I didn't recognise it! I'm more into the '7 deadly' side of things

 

[cassie]

Oh dear sounds like a long cold wet night ahead for you Bree... Hope atleast you get rewarded by the safe n healthy arrival of that gorgeous coloured filly!! Soo exciting!

Good luck!

 

[AnnaC]

Perhaps she thinks that under the tree would be a good place to foal??

 

[AnnaC]

Yes Bree, any news?? I'm off to bed now, so wishing you good luck and hoping for an announcement when I wake up tomorrow.

 

[Wings]

Hurried update, didn't want to keep you all waiting!

Woke up, no alarm and found a foal on the wrong side of the fence!!! Darn sneaky mare!

Let her out and she went straigth to it (kicking Derby out of the way that meddlesome pain!) and they have hooked back up. Bit concerned that bubs may not have had enough to drink so I'm top of the vet list and bubs will get a full check up.

No idea on gender yet but it's a very LOUD chestnut pinto, one blue eye. Pics to come

 

[phoebeq]

Congrats! And might I say, "no fair!!!", lol. Can't wait for pics!

 

[cassie]

Yay for safe baby on the ground!!!! Oh how scary Bree!!! Hope little bubba is ok good girl painted lady!!!!

Woohoo first foal for marlanoc!

 

[Jade10]

Congratulations!!!!!!! Cant wait to see pictures

 

[Wings]

Colt! Bubs has had a feed, been tubed, had an enema and is tucked up in the stable

He'll get to go back out after the vet has seen him again tomorrow.

His name will be "Marlanoc TB Work of Art" and his paddock name is "Picasso"

Painted Lady is in perfect health and was remarkably easy to work with considering she is rather foal proud. The vet doesn't think we'll see any problems.

Snapped a few pics before he went in the stable but since I have to leave him alone for a few hours I'm going to run out and do the shopping. Will upload when I get back

 

[countrymini]

Awesome! can't wait for the pics

 

[lexischase]

Oh my Bree how exciting! I cannot wait to see photos! Glad everything went smoothly

 

[cassie]

Yay so exciting Bree

love his name can't wait for pics!!!! so glad that painted lady is doing so well

what a good mumma!!

 

[Equuisize]

Nothing like a bit of excitement for the 1st foaling of your season LOL

Congrats on what sounds like a handsome lad.

Hope you're thru shopping soon so we can see a photo or 9.