My Mare is Possibly Pregnant.

[Jodie]

That bellies even bigger again!! Have you heard back about your paddocks?

After doing a bit of research and walking through the paddocks that haven’t been grazed yet as we don’t have them properly fenced, there is indeed fescue in there

 

[Taz]

Oh that's not good. Have you pulled her out?

 

[Jodie]

Yes, she’s in her stall (which is connected to a dry paddock) with a hay net.

 

[Pitter Patter]

Oh, she's getting close.....maybe . They normally have cow patties close to foaling but I've learned not to count on anything. I think Kristens mare did that on and off for a few weeks(?) and Tilly didn't do it at all. Could you please humour a worrier and post an all's fine or thumbs up in the mornings when you have time so I know you're still doing OK there?

I will try...unfortunately I do my chores and then run off to work, which is one hr away in the summer (and seemingly FOREVER in the winter!). So might be from work as I get the chance! Don't worry. I don't think things are really moving along that much yet!

 

[Taz]

I will try...unfortunately I do my chores and then run off to work, which is one hr away in the summer (and seemingly FOREVER in the winter!). So might be from work as I get the chance! Don't worry. I don't think things are really moving along that much yet!

Thank you. Updates whenever you can would be great! I get more nervous about everyone else's foals than I did my own.

 

[Pitter Patter]

Thank you. Updates whenever you can would be great! I get more nervous about everyone else's foals than I did my own.

So, just got done doing chores. Pepper is getting huge! From the under carriage view of the udder on both of them, it doesn't look like much, BUT from the back end I can actually see Pepper's teets hanging straight down...which is new. Unfortunately nobody seems to be feeling photogenic tonight. Pepper has watery stools and is squirting (for lack of better wording) poopy water and farting a lot. I don't know if I should be concerned or not. Snickers is also having barely formed stools (and dumped quite a load of it!) and are a little greenish in color. The other two are fine. They don't appear in any distress or pain and are continuing to eat. Any thoughts? They were all wormed in May (since I thought the girls were about a month left....HAHA...that joke was on me!)

 

[Taz]

Looking forward to pictures when you can get them . Sounds like they could have eaten something, of course it's suspicious that it's just the two of them but that doesn't sound like the usual foaling cow patties to me. Do you have any banamine just incase they get uncomfortable from it? I'd say as long as they're eating and drinking and acting fine I'd watch them but not worry ...much. You might want to take their temperature if you can to be safe.

 

[Pitter Patter]

Looking forward to pictures when you can get them . Sounds like they could have eaten something, of course it's suspicious that it's just the two of them but that doesn't sound like the usual foaling cow patties to me. Do you have any banamine just incase they get uncomfortable from it? I'd say as long as they're eating and drinking and acting fine I'd watch them but not worry ...much.

I don't have any at this time. Hoping to have vet out soon and will ask him for some, IF he will give it to me! Is Banamine in the form of granules or shot? I think I had some for my old boy who passed but we used it all. I think that was granules? I always thought it was a shot...I have no problem if it is, other than getting the snot kicked out of me...LOL...But I can have someone hold. I don't think it could have been something only they ate. They don't have access to other things, unless some careless human gave it to them when I am gone. No one can touch my animals through two fences several feet apart, but they could throw something in...Yikes...now my mind is really racing...I think WORRY is my middle name lately even though I try not to...UGH! They would be the two greedy ones to grab anything that might have been tossed over too. So my cameras may help with that too, IF we can ever get them working!

 

[Taz]

It's the green colour that makes me think maybe something they ate. Normally it's green in green out with grass or hay. Maybe something in a bale???? If they didn't get something different to eat then I'd think they have a bug. If you could get a temp on them, maybe while someone holds them with some good food as a distraction and you stand to the side not right behind? I'd really like you not to get kicked. If their temp is normal I'd just watch them
The banamine is a paste, like a wormer. Really easy to use.At least that's what we have here. If you ever are given the injectable it's only for iv not im or they can have a bad reaction. You can give it orally as well if you need to. I get being paranoid. I have a gate on my driveway and get strangers opening it and driving in, I don't get that

 

[Pitter Patter]

It's the green colour that makes me think maybe something they ate. Normally it's green in green out with grass or hay. Maybe something in a bale???? If they didn't get something different to eat then I'd think they have a bug. If you could get a temp on them, maybe while someone holds them with some good food as a distraction and you stand to the side not right behind? I'd really like you not to get kicked. If their temp is normal I'd just watch them
The banamine is a paste, like a wormer. Really easy to use.At least that's what we have here. If you ever are given the injectable it's only for iv not im or they can have a bad reaction. You can give it orally as well if you need to. I get being paranoid. I have a gate on my driveway and get strangers opening it and driving in, I don't get that

OK, so another stupid question? What is a "normal" temp for a mini? Oh paste would be wonderful!! Good to know about banamine not being an injectible! I totally get the gate thing and strangers. I have a neighbor (who knows better) who just shows up on my property whenever he feels like it. I have up no trespassing signs. He actually told me they don't pertain to him! Maybe your gate crashers have the same mentality!

 

[Pitter Patter]

OK, so another stupid question? What is a "normal" temp for a mini? Oh paste would be wonderful!! Good to know about banamine not being an injectible! I totally get the gate thing and strangers. I have a neighbor (who knows better) who just shows up on my property whenever he feels like it. I have up no trespassing signs. He actually told me they don't pertain to him! Maybe your gate crashers have the same mentality!

Also, does anyone know if the newer touchless thermometers work on animals? Not sure if the hair/fur would interfere with a reading.

 

[Taz]

I've never tried one of the new thermometers but give it a try if you have one. A normal temp is the same as the big horses. Between 99-101 is considered normal, each horse has a normal for them in that. Tilly sits at about 99.4-99.6. If you have a digital that's fast and beeps when it's done that the easiest unless the touchless work. No stupid questions

 

[Pitter Patter]

I've never tried one of the new thermometers but give it a try if you have one. A normal temp is the same as the big horses. Between 99-101 is considered normal, each horse has a normal for them in that. Tilly sits at about 99.4-99.6. If you have a digital that's fast and beeps when it's done that the easiest unless the touchless work. No stupid questions

Thanks, Taz!!

 

[Taz]

You're welcome Let me know how they're doing when you can?

 

[Jodie]

I hope everything is ok Pitter Patter and that your girls are better soon!

 

[Pitter Patter]

I hope everything is ok Pitter Patter and that your girls are better soon!

Thanks! I'm sure they will be fine. Will check temps tomorrow. Too dark right now

 

[Pitter Patter]

No news to report on my girls. All of my minis were grumps this morning. Hoping they were just hungry and irritable.

 

[Jodie]

No news to report on my girls. All of my minis were grumps this morning. Hoping they were just hungry and irritable.

Same here, nothing interesting, just a grumpy little pony. Sure missing my sweet little girl that was all loving and kid safe, now I’m even on high alert around her as she’s so grouchy. She wouldn’t even let me lift her feet.

 

[Pitter Patter]

Out with my minis tonight. Still a bit grumpy but not so bad tonight. Someone rode by on a horse and there was some excitement for a while. All the minis ran to the fence to get a better look and were calling to it. Poor girl had a heck of a time keeping her horse from coming over. Not sure if she has a male or female but all the girls were calling it. Then a big doe jumped past them, then a rabbit through the paddock. They were thrilled with all the excitement all at once almost! LOL Anyway, Pepper looks obese to me tonight. But I see movement so I am confused. I think I need to cut back a bit but will probably wait until baby (ies) are done nursing so I don't cheat anyone on nutrients. Even my hard keeper elderly girl looks a bit thin still but putting some weight on now, in the belly area mostly (which worries me given the current unknown situation of at least one of the others and not knowing when with the other!) Perhaps she is pregnant with my little guy. Don't see or feel any movement. Thank goodness she doesn't mind handling! Especially since the others are playing "stay waaay over there, Lady!

 

[Pitter Patter]

OK Taz, and anyone else who has opinions or advice to share! Going to try to upload some recent shots. Sorry if it loads funny. Have a great day everyone! If the photos stay in order, they are (1) Pepper's udder 7.31.20 (2) Snicker's udder 7.31.20 (3) side view of Pepper's teets 7.31.20-it's a dark photo and she's black, but if enlarged it can be seen fairly well (4) Pepper rear shot 7.31.20 (5) Pepper side view 7.31.20 (6)Snicker's rear shot 7.3.20. Their bellies keep growing, but not a ton of advancement on udder. Thinking MAYBE late August, early Sept. I am already worried about keeping babies warm in winter!! Yikes, hope they arrive soon so they will be a little bit older before snow hits!