Peanut Blessed me with a

[LittleRibbie]

you guys have created a photo monster...

 

[AnnaC]

Oh Heidi he is just such a good looking dog.

Of course Peanut and Cam are brilliant too, but those pics of Quahog are just.......just beautiful.

 

[Eagle]

All those udder pics that we could have seen. ROFL

Way to go girl!!

 

[LittleRibbie]

Keep it up Renee and i'll be posting new "used udder" photos next

 

[cassie]

haha yay Heidi, you'll be professional soon!!

 

[jessj]

Oh Heidi..... Quahog is SO HANDSOME!!

You are killing me with the adorable Cam pics....makes me that much more anxious to see my new baby! Keep them coming!

 

[MeganH]

BEAUTIFUL fur babies!

 

[LittleRibbie]

Foal Heat Question:

Cam has been eatting a little Strategy and seems to be eatting some grass and nursing...and an occasional Mommy poop...he has slight diahrea but its real dark and not the yellowish poop color that he had before...is this normal?

Also

Do udders get more sensitive during foal heat..hes quite rough at times and sometimes she nips at him when he starts to nurse on one particular teat...is there something i can do to make PN more comfortable..bag balm came to mind but I really have no idea. I only washed PN once since she has foaled and at that time I did give her udders a good rinse to get rid of any yuckies....should i be cleaning her udder or teets every couple days or anything....I have not done a thing but am thinking maybe others do? Thanks

Quahogs doing good, thanks again for all you votes and kind words

 

[REO]

Yes Heidi.

Just keep his butt clean. I use Head & Heiney shampoo!

I had a mare that acted up about her udder so much during her foal heat that she wouldn't let her baby nurse! Some mares act touchy during foal heat and some don't.

But it's normal.

Make sure she lets him nurse. And if his runs get really bad you can give him kaopectate or something. But if his runs are mild, don't worry. Just keep him clean.

 

[LittleRibbie]

Thank you both, I figured it was all normal but just wanted to run it by you guys. I cant believe he already has little teeth coming in...Im just amazed and frankly, quite saddened at how fast he is growing.Peanut pretty much lets him do as he wants now and even allows Ribs to give him licks through the fence. I switched pastures yesterday and PN and Cam were in the big one and Cam had a blast checking out every corner. Things have settled down w/Silver Belle as their neighbor and next week I think i will put the 3 of them in the big pasture for a few days and see how things work.I never ordered a foal halter but ordered it yesterday and will start putting that on and off and some gentle handling/leading games next week. Im heading back to work for a few hours a day now and today,because of the overcast is the first day Im letting PN and Cam stay out while Im not home..Im a nervous wreck but I think I've safety proofed everything i can...its so hard leaving them

 

[jessj]

Cam you are SO PHOTOGENIC!!

I simply adore you!

Miss Heidi, I second what Diane said....we (and by we, I mean Cam's fan club) demand a new pic with each post!

 

[LittleRibbie]

you guys are too cute, thanks...Im running out of photos that cam took now i need to use skiffs camera and take more photos...hopefully i'll remember everything he taught me.

diane, any photos to show skiff of little Martini?

 

[AnnaC]

Oh my - how is it possible that Cam gets even more cute in every new picture!

Come along Heidi - get snapping, coz if you dont keep those pictures coming on a regular basis, then you are going to have some very cross Cam Fans on your hands!

 

[LittleRibbie]

Hi Anna, I sooo enjoyed looking at all your ladies running their pasture video. If I could find a way to plug my coffee pot in the middle of your pasture and just sit and watch...I'd be in pony heaven...o.k. guess I'd need a few

too!! did you get any photos of your show you went to last week...luv to see those too!!

 

[AnnaC]

Oh Diane he's just gorgeous! How tall is he exactly, he must have been tiny when he was born!

Heidi, no, we really didn't manage to get any show pics - too busy with the boys - a friend of ours took some, but most of them came out blurred. LOL!! Will have a search to see if I can find anything.

 

[cassie]

naw Heidi I agree with everyone!! he is the sweetest little man!!

Diane I love your boy too!! that face is so sweet!!

yep you better keep the pics coming Heidi lol

 

[Eagle]

Hi everyone, just a quicky to catch up. Heidi you are turning into quite a computer whizz and now you are going to be s photographer too, It is amazing what a foal can do to us. Lol

Great advice from Robin and Diane as usual, I will just add that I put diaper cream on my foals butts during mum 's heat bc runny poo and heat can burn them real fast. Just dry him after you have washed him and smear it on( not too much or he will get a gooey tail)

Good luck with the halter trying but you must get Skiff to video it for us.

Hugs to you all

Renee

 

[LittleRibbie]

Well I cant avoid this anymore..I was hoping this stiff almost locking back leg would have fixed its self by now...in case someone else is reading..its on Peanut. Looking at her from the back its her left leg. I almost think its worse...but never yet an actual lock.

Never experienced locking stifles before except for a rescue I had/have that actually did lock, lots of times thru out the day...I never did anything other than hes never stalled, IMO hes on a much better diet and worming schedule and After he was here for a bit we did start lunging. I think he completely straightned out in about a month. And not recently but I did drive him for about 3 yrs. after he seemed well.Havent seen anything wrong in a several years now.

with Peanut could this still be related to foaling and the weight of being in foal. Would you all wait until after weaning to look at options or is there something you would suggest now. I think my barn is close enough to the house and pasture secure enough as well to leave stall door open at night for more exercise for PN. thoughts? supplements perhaps?

 

[AnnaC]

Oh dear Heidi, I'm sorry this hasn't cleared up as quickly as you had hoped. I'm sure the others will have advice to give, but mine would be to simply ignore it for now. Yes, make sure her hind toes are kept trimmed back and that she has plenty of space to move around in - good idea to leave her stable open as a free choice run-in. It is early days yet, she may need more time for her ligaments to strengthen back up after foaling. You dont intend to do anything with her as such, while she has Cam with her do you? Well then, there is no need to worry, because by giving her time and the space, you are doing all that is necessary.

 

[Eagle]

Well said Anna, she could take up to 3 months to go back to normal so I really wouldn't worry about it. Leaving her door open is a great idea as it is so hot during the day I am sure they will love it.

Heidi he will have to go to school one day so just relax! Lol