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[AnnaC]

The article was brilliant - made a really wonderful read.

Little Cameron is certainly very active - building up his 'muscles' ready fo the bigbd outside world. LOL!! Poor Peanut is at the 'need to chase after him stage' and he's certainly keeping her busy!

Who needs TV when we have this wonderful entertainment to watch?

 

[Equuisize]

Nooo, you're not the big monster and it helps if they know that

real young. Give Peanut a lovely snack and just scoop him up,

a bucket makes a good seat - I actually have a water meter box

that I sit on, it's real solid but I also use it to stand on

to groom my big guy.

You've still good time to imprint him by handling his mouth to

ready him for wormer....playing with his ears, his boy parts,

and all over his body.

I start tapping on their hooves and running a hair brush, gently,

over the bottom of their hooves while holding them in my lap...

along with a lot of body brushing.

I've something that works for me with a wormer tube...it's kind

of a cheat, I guess but works for me. I take an empty tube and

dip it in molasses and then put it into the side of their mouth.

They lick it right up and look forward to what they think as a

treat and I know is just getting them used to being wormed.

Because I'm small I do whatever it takes for me to do all I need

to do with them, safely, as even a full grown mini is very strong.

I depended on their cooperation.

Ohhh, also wanted to add that when you set him back on

the ground, he might want to take off right away for Mommy.

Hold him till he settles, before he gets to scamper off,

so he doesn't learn to struggle against you.

 

[Equuisize]

When you measure cannon do you measure w/the hoof too or to the top of the hoof and up?

I measure from the middle of the knee to the top of the coronet band.

 

[LittleRibbie]

Thanks Nancy, great advice I just tied and held him for about 10 min ( she could see him )I was loving it...Peanut not so much..way too over dramatic w/stomping,pawing the whole nine yards. but cam settled down and was quite relaxed. Just lots of rubbing ears etc. but will add hoof next. Odd time for PN to be laying down...wasnt long but still odd..she just started this butt rubbing thing again today....hope she feeling o.k.

Anna, we went out side today for about 15 min...there was an overcast so not real bright sun. Peanut was not enjoying it like I thought she would and dragged me back to the barn after a bit....but I think she heard the other horses talking and wanted none of it. We will go out again before dark.

Liz thanks, now i know who to thank!!

 

[bannerminis]

I was lucky with my mares this yr and Slaney was very happy for me to

1. Help deliver her baby

2. Dry him off

3. Milk her to relive the pressure

4. Entertain him while she ate LOL

5. Give her lots of praise for a job well done.

She is such a funny mare.

Shimmer being a maiden was so enthralled with her baby and still will come looking for her when Tilly is helping me to muck out which is sweet.

But Shimmer was more like "ooooh look at my baby" "look at what I did" and she loved to share Tilly with me as she was so proud of herself.

Shimmer was great too as she knew she needed help as it was such a tight squeeze and really seemed relieved that myself and my neighbor were there to help.

Heidi I have found with some of the more protective mares that they start to fizzle out when they start to come into their foal heat. They seem a little more relaxed and more then happy for you to take on some baby sitting duties.

And sitting in the stable with them like Nancy said is a great idea. I too have sat on the upturned bucket close enough where you are a curiosity to the foal. The mare has her breakfast in front of her so she is busy and I find that curiosity gets the better of the baby.

Cameron is going to become your shadow especially if he gets loads of scratches. I have two following me now all demanding their fair share of scratches LOL

Happy Days

 

[cassie]

Heidi your little boy is the sweetest little man I was watching him n now I'm addicted running around rearing up on peanut running around then he gets to the door n he slide to a stop hehe the cutest thing!!! You must be addicted to watching them! I know I am I can't wait for suzie to blesse with the presense other foal up until that time I'm going to keep on watching your boy n peanut thanks for letting me watch xxx

 

[Wings]

He is way too sweet

:wub

Now I really can't wait for my foals!

 

[cassie]

haha I'm exactly the same Bree!! when are your girls due??

 

[LittleRibbie]

Thanks Cassie, he really is a hoot...I think Suzi might be alittle better at sharing than PN...but were working on it!

 

[LittleRibbie]

O.k. Poor diane, I just bomb barded her w/a few pictures of Cam..hopefully she will be able to put them on

Who my next victim...when i get my next set of pictures?

Any volunteers

 

[cassie]

Send them to me Heidi!!! Ill put them up

[email protected]

 

[Wings]

September 1st (Rivain), September 11th (Ashanti), October 24th (Twinkles), November 8th (Fantasy) and a possible November 29th (Dreamy)

Rivain and Twinkles are carrying Pallidon's first foals!

Not too long to wait now for Rivain's!

 

[cassie]

no thats very exciting!!are they up on camera? I hope you will put a foaling thread up

 

[cassie]

Ok EVERYONE!! I am very proud to post the FIRST pics of Heidi's GORGEOUS!!! boy Cameron!!

oh my goodness Heidi Peanut and Nicky did a GRAND job with this boy TAKE A LOOK AT THIS HEAD!!!!

being a foal is exhausting work!!



come on Heidi send me through some more!! PLEASE I am loving this!!

He is STUNNING!!!

 

[cassie]

little sleepy head

mummy n baby!



Thanks for letting me put them up for you Heidi

 

[cassie]

awww Diane sorry I thought I was putting up different ones then yours you can have the next ones okay?

he is delightful!! absoloutly precious!!

 

[LittleRibbie]

Are you crazy girlfriend...no need to thank me....Thank You Very Much Cassie...its very much appreciated....

Im watching him like a hawk tonight...not sure if hes latching on long enough to nurse....hes an XL attempting to drink from a Small.Hes only been up a couple times and nursed very little if at all...just alot of trying....hope all is well

oh, Im out of breath...just went running out....thought Cameron had cast himself..saw him struggle w/those long legs...he was up before I got out there...phew scarey...awww the joys! Soon to be your joys too!!

 

[LittleRibbie]

hey, no problem I got some crazy email saying that you didnt recieve because of size thats why i sent the letter at the end...i was confused. No problem...you only did 100 pictures for me already!! What do you think of my munchkin? I think I told you he looks lighter today...those were taken around noon...12hrs old

 

[LittleRibbie]

Last couple hours hes been sleeping alot. Ive only seen a milky mouth a couple times...he never seems to get a good grip on the nipple..goes to the furthesr one away most of the time then keeps switching..on occasion PN squeels...is it uncomfortable for her. How would I know if we needed to alleviate pressure on her bag?

 

[LittleRibbie]

just for future...besides warm bag what else would indicate mastitis starting?