Yes, we spent a lot of time with her. We didn't tube her, our vet couldn't get any tube down, he was afraid to hurt her, so we had to syringe it down, by laying it on her tongue, being careful to let her swallow. He said the mineral oil would do more harm then good if we got even a tad bit in her lungs by feeding too fast. The vet's in our area don't know much if anything about minis, the horse vet didn't even want to see her, he said he'd be available to put her down because colic in foals is usually deadly if surgery is not involved. We actually had our cow vet help give the mineral oil, and he only did it because he knows we wouldn't blame him if things didn't end well.
I have now found the culprit to her impaction... she's eating the walls of our old barn... We quickly covered it for now, but Saturday is remodel day! I don't know what the stuff is, it's an odd sheeted packed material.. but anyway, at least we know now what caused it, and at least can be fixed! Our barn needed an update anyway!
She's gross looking now as the enemas had her whole back end wet and dirty, but I've included a picture of her from the day after she was born. This was my only foal this year, and even though I grew up a farm kid, understanding the way of nature, I was going to be so hurt if her little life ended before she really even got a good start! So, thanks again!! She has nursed and pooped quite a few times since last night, so I think we are looking up!
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He said it did more harm than good. I don't believe that.
Sounds like the worst is behind you, and congrats again!
