Pacific Pintos Miniature Horses Foaling Cams

[AnnaC]

Cant wait to see what she's been hiding from us! Come on Anne - we are all getting a little impatient!

 

[Joanne]

Sorry everyone, but the issue with Anne is that she was in a pasture for six months with a stallion, and that her breeding dates were not noted. There is no question that she is in foal, we have done an ultrasound and can see the baby moving.

She has been spending more time yawning and she is clearly getting more tired. At this point we release her during the day to run (well, really lumber) with the other horses to get some exercise. She is happy to be in her stall at night.

This is a mare that has always foaled outside and this will be her first assisted foaling. All previous foals were born alive. We do not know how she will feel about all this attention. She is an independent gal who likes doing things HER way. She has been getting used to being in a stall as well as our checking her udders. The later she is still not fond of. I often will give her a cookie as a bribe when I check them.

 

[AnnaC]

I've no problem with waiting and watching - so looking forward to seeing what she produces!

 

[Joanne]

Getting closer.... At last we are making progress.

 

[AnnaC]

12.40am and all quiet - playing at statues!

 

[AnnaC]

Well another night has passed - and she's munching happily!! So we carry on with the waiting game! LOL!!

 

[Joanne]

She has been spending more time moving her feed around then eating it. We will see what today brings.

Thanks for watching over her.

 

[Joanne]

Anne has not been herself for two days.

Her appetite is down and she is not wanting to move much. Her udders were full today, but not rock hard. We all know that can change quickly.

 

[AnnaC]

She's in her feed bowl again, bless her!! LOL!!

 

[AnnaC]

She looks a bit fed up with all this waiting, bless her!

Does she still stand around when she's outside Joanne or does she actually take some exercise? Hoping that tonight will be THE night for you - and for her, I'm sure she would be pleased to get rid of some of 'weight' she is having to carry around!

 

[Joanne]

She remains restless, is throwing around her food, including a bowl of beet pulp mash (who can pass up on that?), and remains uninterested in moving around when we have her out during the day. She stands with her eyes at half mast and looks miserable.

 

She is not as wide as she was with the fetus moving lower.

 

She has been tripoding (back hooves together).

 

Oh and her poop has been mushy too.

 

Udders are full, but not rock hard...

 

[AnnaC]

Oh I feel so sorry for them when they get to this final stage, bless them. But it sounds as though she is nearly there - come on Anne, you have nearly completed the course!!

 

[AnnaC]

pm - and it is obviously outside time.

 

[Joanne]

She will be in soon. Just a few more minutes. Even though she just stands around looking miserable, I think it is good for her to stretch out and see the other mares.

Thanks for watching her.

 

[AnnaC]

Oh I do agree Joanne, even if they do just stand around, at least they have room to have a good roll if needed, plus getting some fresh air and the company of their friends.

 

[lexischase]

I have been watching Anne the past couple of nights, she looks very restless and VERY ready for that baby! She is absolutely stunning, a very unique looking girl! I just love her! Cant wait to see what she is going to have!

 

[Joanne]

Annie has been uncomfortable for several days now, however today she has been standing with eyes closed or near closed most of the day. Her udders remain full, even, and hard, though not rock hard. Her teats are flat and I can only get a drop of colostrum out. The udders are not going up and down, but remaining full am and pm. Her vulva is pushed out.

I do think we are finally close to foaling.

IF she gives be any further signs before foaling I will let you know. Otherwise, if you see contractions, loose poop, or any other signs, please let me know.

Thank you all for watching her. As you know, we bought her bred with unknown dates.

 

[AnnaC]

With a bag that stays the same night and day, she must be getting very close now - so exciting!

Fingers crossed for a safe easy foaling.

 

[Joanne]

Rock hard udders at last this evening !!

She is not generous with her colostrum, so we wait some more...

Soon I think.

 

[AnnaC]

She really is keeping us on tenderhooks isn't she. Looking relaxed and contented at the moment - but maybe in a few hours???