On Target Miniatures - foal updates December 2014

[targetsmom]

While the 4-Hers were here we had one of the Grand-dads help make a new way to secure Buckshot's gate so he can't escape. I wish I had taken a pic of him this morning when I went out to feed. He was absolutely perfectly posed - uphill yet - and facing the back door with his neck arched and his ears forward! And the best part was he didn't get hurt running away or trying to get in with the mares. Love this boy!

 

[cassie]

aww what a good yet naughty boy LOL.

I'm here for the night shift today Mary

I'll be headed out for an hour in about an hours time, will let you know when I'm leaving and when I'm back

otherwise will be here for you

 

[cassie]

Dancer down sternal 11:56pm

 

[cassie]

Dancer is being mean and waking Mary up

ok girl, if your going to do that reward your mumma and have your baby!!

a minute later she is back up... just long enough to wake Mary I'm sure...

Toffee down sternal 12:29am

12:46am Toffee back up

Dancer back down sternal 1:04am

1:11am Dancer down flat again! naughty Dancer!

 

[cassie]

Dancer back sternal, she has been resting really well tonight

Dancer back up 1:30am

Toffee down sternal 1:33am

 

[cassie]

Dancer back down sternal toffee still down

Toffee back up Dancer still down sternal

Dancer now down flat

Toffee back down sternal, Dancer still down sternal

 

[targetsmom]

Yes Dancers is certainly waking me up and seems to be doing it more and more often as the night goes on....

 

[cassie]

she is indeed, you poor thing at least you know the alarm is working

I'm signing off foal watch for the evening. safe foaling if the girls foal today or over the weekend, I'll try watch when I can but I'll be in and out so I won't be reliable sorry. if I'm doing some studying at all I'll let you know so you can get some sleep

 

[targetsmom]

When Dancer next woke us up around 5 AM we turned on the news and were then wide awake. For those of you around the world, we are about 90 miles from Boston - and slightly less than that from Watertown, MA, The first thing we heard was the Boston MBTA was closed and the entire town of Watertown was shut down - no one could leave their homes, businesses were not allowed to open, etc.They then reported that they got one of the Marathon bombers but were on the trail of the second one....Very scary times here...

 

[cassie]

Oh my gosh!! Didn't realise you were so close

it affects me more when I hear of news around the world as I wonder if my mini family are near there

(

Stay safe everyone! Sounded absoloutly horrible. Praying for you all.

Dancer be a good girl while I'm sleeping ok?

 

[targetsmom]

Local news just reported the description of the car the fugitive is supposed to be driving but said there is a very slim chance that he has left MA... But just in case....

ETA: One of our biggest worries during foaling season is that we might have to take a mare to the hospital - it has happened several times - which is not that far outside Boston....

 

Well, THIS year like LAST year -- we are not expecting any traveling for the mares! Just lovely lay-down-and-push-out-babies action!!

 

[targetsmom]

Um, sorry to remind people but last year we did have to take Mira & Bunny to Tufts 2 weeks after she foaled.

Latest here is that Toffee is catching up fast - will post pics later - but is still wide bodied. Just tested her alarm (the one that had been on Dancer) and it is NOT working, even with a new battery, so called Kee Port and left message.

 

[Gone_Riding]

I do hope that they catch the bomber soon... It's sickening. I hope those roads clear back up for you just in case! That's a real bummer about Dancer's alarm. I hope it's an easy fix!

 

[Eagle]

Mary I am so sorry that this psycho is so close to you. I

for the families of the killed and wounded.

You please calm down though, I imagine that you are having all the worst possible scenarios going through your head but the girls are going to be just fine. Yes, last year you had problems with Mira but that is very rare. I know you love your chips like your babies which is why we are here helping you. Don't worry about the beepers cos Cassie and I can watch them. You know I have been encouraging girls on MS to help and believe me when I say I NEVER leave them unattended. When I have told you I am watching if I need to go smoke or pee I go in chat and get someone to cover for me so your "babies" are in good hands.

Sending hugs, I want you to smile and tell me that everything is going to be fine, we are a great team. Go on, say it

 

[targetsmom]

Thanks Eagle - yes things will work out fine but I will feel better (as will everyone in this country) when the bomber and all his associates are found and any bombs they might have left lying around are located and defused.

I plan to post updates on the MS message board later, along with photos, just to let them know there are now 2 mares to watch! I REALLY appreciate all the help!!! Dancer's alarm DOES work, which is how we know it is the other transmitter (for Toffee) that doesn't work.

P.S. We took Clyde, Bunny & Snappy for a little show practice and then a walk today. Snappy always wins "most adorable mini".

 

[cassie]

Couldn't say anymore then Renee has Mary

You know we love you n your beautiful furry kids and we won't have anything happening to them

I'm going to be out for the morning helping at a horse show ill try to check in on my phone every now n then but you know shows lol ill be back on the afternoon n it's raining today so ill have the girlies up while I'm studying, will let you know when I'm on

)

 

[AnnaC]

I second all that Renee said Mary. Although I am not able to watch regularly, I always rush to check on your girls whenever I can. Over here in the UK we are all horrified at what happened at the Boston Marathon and the ongoing story/events are the first to be reported on all our news programmes. My heart goes out to all who have suffered.

But your girls are going to be just fine and we are soon going to be congratulating you on your two new bouncing healthy babies

((((HUGS))))

 

[targetsmom]

Today has been a real roller coaster - between mares and the bombing suspect news... For awhile they thought he might be in CT....now I guess after they let everyone in Watertown out of their homes they found him in a backyard.

About the mares - I called Kee Port (maker of Equipage) and ordered another transmitter which I hope they won't charge me for since this one won't work. Checked Toffee and see what you think of her photos. She is the one without an alarm now. Dancer has not really changed visually but her small udder is warm and full and I still can't get any milk from it. Toffee's milk is fairly clear. I guess I should check pH but I go by stickiness and it isn't that sticky yet.

First udder photo is LAST year the day before she foaled. Other one is today....

Then front view from 4/10 and rear view from today....

 

[Eagle]

It looks like baby has dropped down but her udder has some filling to do.

Try testing Dancers milk as that will give you more help on juging when she will go.