Mini mare is possibly pregnant

[Flying on boo]

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Very big kicks!

 

[elizabeth.conder]

Yes! She’s actually got a pretty decent bag! Will you be able to ph test?

 

[Flying on boo]

Silly question but do you test the pH in the milk?

 

[Taz]

Not a silly question. Yes, catch a drop in something other than your hand so the pH isn't effected by your skin. Looking good!!

 

[JFNM miniatures]

With Flicka, I pressed the drop directly on the pH strip... only if your strips test other things, you have to make sure it lands on the right square, else you'll get the wrong numbers ! You'll see, pH testing is so much fun !

And yes, she's progressing very well ! True, she doesn't look dropped yet, but IMO, I think she will soon start to drop.

 

[Flying on boo]

I haven't been able to get any milk yet, but when I do I'll test it

 

[Maryann at MiniV]

Sometimes a mare will "suck up" their milk. I've taken a warm wet wash cloth and gently washed their bag, including between the teets to encourage her to relax.
If you can't get some on a test strip, at least get some on your fingers to feel how sticky it is.

 

[Flying on boo]

Ok, I'll have to try that!

 

[JFNM miniatures]

Ditto to what Maryann suggested ! It works very well ! You may have to do it more than once though... like 2 or 3 times. But it could also work right away !

 

[Flying on boo]

Were do you get your ph test strips?

 

[Flying on boo]

I went out and tried the warm wet cloth, she didn't like the cloth down there, I did wash her bag but still no milk. I will try again later

 

[JFNM miniatures]

Were do you get your ph test strips?

From any store that has pool pH strips ! Like Walmart or pool stores... I like the brand Aquachek, I find the strips are accurate. Edit to add: But do make sure that the strips are fresh. If they're a year old or older, they'll give you funny numbers.

 

[JFNM miniatures]

I went out and tried the warm wet cloth, she didn't like the cloth down there, I did wash her bag but still no milk. I will try again later

Yes, try again tomorrow ... it will take a few times before the milk comes out. You can also gently massage while you wash it. She might not appreciate though !

 

[Flying on boo]

Next time I'll have to let her eat grass while I do it so she's distracted

 

[JFNM miniatures]

Next time I'll have to let her eat grass while I do it so she's distracted

Good idea, lol !

 

[Ryan Johnson]

How is your little mare ? Is her udder starting to stay the same throughout the day ?

 

[Flying on boo]

Yes, her udder is staying the same throughout the day, it also has gotten bigger in the last couple of days. She seems like she's starting to drop. . .

 

[Luna]

Omg what a cutie!! She’s got way more udder than my girl!! I feel like it will never fill!!

 

[Taz]

She looks close to me. Good luck!!

 

[JFNM miniatures]

Yep, looks like she's getting close !