Miniature maiden mare

[Arianna]

I have this mare that is due to have her foal July 8th 2021. Here is a picture of her udder, not much there. I can see foal movement for sure.

-What are the signs if any signs of a maiden mare getting close to foaling?

-Do maidens normally carry their babies longer or earlier from their due date?

-Any more information would help, thank you!

 

[Taz]

How many days will she be on the 8th? Is that a definite breed date or was she herd bred and they are guessing at the date? Can you get a picture of her from directly behind a few feet back and down at her level, one from the side and one from under her tail with her tail pulled sideways not up? There is a lot of great info pinned at the top of the foaling page and if you google I Am Ranch they have some really good foaling videos and info. Foaling due dates are just a guideline, mares don't really have due dates. You'll be able to get more opinions on how she's coming along with the other pictures, things can change very quickly so keep a good eye on her. Do you have a camera up to watch her at night?

 

[Arianna]

How many days will she be on the 8th? Is that a definite breed date or was she herd bred and they are guessing at the date? Can you get a picture of her from directly behind a few feet back and down at her level, one from the side and one from under her tail with her tail pulled sideways not up? There is a lot of great info pinned at the top of the foaling page and if you google I Am Ranch they have some really good foaling videos and info. Foaling due dates are just a guideline, mares don't really have due dates. You'll be able to get more opinions on how she's coming along with the other pictures, things can change very quickly so keep a good eye on her. Do you have a camera up to watch her at night?

She'll be 326 days on the 8th. And I hand bred her. I'd have to get those pictures for you soon.

 

[Taz]

I wouldn't worry at all about her not having an udder yet, I have a feeling she doesn't agree with that due date and is going to wait for a while. It's awesome you know her breed date! 330 is an average for minis but they can go much longer.

 

[Arianna]

I wouldn't worry at all about her not having an udder yet, I have a feeling she doesn't agree with that due date and is going to wait for a while. It's awesome you know her breed date! 330 is an average for minis but they can go much longer.

Still nothing. But yesterday I noticed she was biting one of her sides of her belly. Still no udder.

 

[Ryan Johnson]

Maiden mares usually carry "higher" up in the rib cage, so makes it less visible to notice in the early stages.

 

[Arianna]

So how do you know when a maiden is gonna foal she's 338 days now.

 

[Kelly]

So how do you know when a maiden is gonna foal she's 338 days now.

You just cross your fingers…. But whatever you do, don’t hold your breath

Warm wishes during your foaling! ♥♥♥♥

 

[Ryan Johnson]

You dont , thats the AMAZING part of having a pregnant mare. Along with that comes, sleepless nights , toothpicks to hold your eyes up and an endless supply of coffee

Have you had the vet confirm she is pregnant ? She should look a lot bigger than what she does in the pics for 338 days along.

Can you grab a photo standing directly behind her ?

 

[Arianna]

You dont , thats the AMAZING part of having a pregnant mare. Along with that comes, sleepless nights , toothpicks to hold your eyes up and an endless supply of coffee

Have you had the vet confirm she is pregnant ? She should look a lot bigger than what she does in the pics for 338 days along.

Can you grab a photo standing directly behind her ?

No we haven't.. but she's never came into heat after she was bred and I could see her belly flutter.

 

[Arianna]

No we haven't.. but she's never came into heat after she was bred and I could see her belly flutter.

Her udder today...

 

[Ryan Johnson]

From the pic you posted on the 4/7 to this one, there looks like there could be some slight swelling in her nipples, so could be the start of her producing an udder.

 

[Arianna]

From the pic you posted on the 4/7 to this one, there looks like there could be some slight swelling in her nipples, so could be the start of her producing an udder.

Awesome! We'll see

 

[Arianna]

Awesome! We'll see

STILL nothing... maiden mares are really irritating...

 

[Taz]

Hang in there. All mares are really irritating, that's why it's a 4 letter word.

 

[Arianna]

My maiden mare is like 358 days in her pregnancy now... no udder development very little... she seems to biting her sides alot lately.

 

[Maryann at MiniV]

Maiden mares often don't show their milk bags as early as experienced mares. Maidens can be unpredictable which means watching them like a hawk. Some won't even bag up until the very last minute!

 

[Arianna]

This mare still has no signs. And over a year pregnant. What is the best thing to do to see if she is actually pregnant or not. It's getting really irritating. how much does it cost to preg check.

 

[Taz]

I don't know what it would cost where you are. An internal ultrasound or palpation is I think the only way to know definitely. Most vets will only do an external ultrasound because of their size. Good luck please let us know how it goes.

 

[Arianna]

You dont , thats the AMAZING part of having a pregnant mare. Along with that comes, sleepless nights , toothpicks to hold your eyes up and an endless supply of coffee

Have you had the vet confirm she is pregnant ? She should look a lot bigger than what she does in the pics for 338 days along.

Can you grab a photo standing directly behind her ?

Here's a photo of her from behind. Still nothing, hasn't gone into heat at all... so confused.