Penny's foaling thread.....SHE IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!

[AnnaC]

I agree with Bree, she's not an easy mare to read, but although she does seem to be making some progress, from the pictures I dont think she's that close to foaling yet - sorry!

 

[Mousie96]

Yeah that's about what I was thinking. I am hoping she foals soon! But then again I am not holding my breath! I'll get you front and back photos tomorrow or the next day..!

 

[Mousie96]

Some other pics!

 

[Wings]

I've only experienced two lazy udders (Ashanti and Fantasy for the aunties!) but both still part their nipples when they get close enough, looks like hers are still pointing inwards a bit.

 

[Mousie96]

I have a feeling you will be able to say 3 lazy udders with penny! Her nipples are actually about straight, maybe a tiny tiny bit pointed in. She wasn't feeling so good today. Head hanging low, breathing heavy, stomach kinda going crazy. It almost felt like she was starting to sweat a little bit. Also farting a lot! Like once every 2-3 mins. Or more. She looked like she was trying to sleep and her udder almost felt sweaty.

 

Were you seeing foal movement, or was she having some gut discomfort? She's really looking so good -- I still love that rich, rich color of hers!

 

[Mousie96]

See for your self Diane! Thoughts?

 

[AnnaC]

Goodness she does look uncomfortable poor girl! Lets hope that it was just the foal repositioning itself?? How is she today?

 

[Mousie96]

She feels better today

She had me worried for awhile yesterday!!

 

Yes, she sure did look uncomfortable in that video. Hoping she's feeling much better today, and it was just a hard day of repositioning baby!

 

[Mousie96]

So how long before they usually foal do they reposition the baby?

 

[AnnaC]

Now that is a "how long is a piece of string" question! LOL!!

Foals can change positions several times during pregnancy, but as they grow bigger they can cause poor Momma a bit of discomfort as they shift around. They usually move into their final foaling position within a couple of weeks or so of being born.

 

[Mousie96]

Cool! I was looking for stuff about it on the interweb (lol) and I couldn't find anything about it! I suppose its almost picture time again?!

 

Yes, of course it's picture time!

The discomfort in these last several turnings of baby can be quite strong. I remember Joanne's mare that was having a horrid night, and it looked as if she would foal, but she just couldn't get it done. She struggled for hours and hours. Then, after almost all evening and night, baby finally settled down into a more comfortable position (baby had been in a full breech position before this started) and it was another week+ before a more "normal" delivery of a healthy baby.

So, you just keep watching her as you are, and we'll all be watching for a healthy little one when the time comes.

 

[Mousie96]

Yay! Picture time! I'll get pics tomorrow hopefully! Ok. I squirted some of her milk into my hand it was a clearish yellow. Before it was skim milk colored

 

[Mousie96]

Picture time! Snowball sends kisses to the aunties!

 

[AnnaC]

LOL!! There's that 'get my face in the camera' fella again!!

Can you possibly go and get another pic of Penny for us - you may need help - we need one from the back, you crouched down, her tail gently moved to one side and pic taken of her udder through her back legs ........... please.

 

[Mousie96]

Someone was very crabby and didn't want anymore pics taken. I'll hopefully get better pics tomorrow! And her hoohaw is much more stretched than that. But she was trying to suck it up! LOL!!

 

[Mousie96]

I think she lost her mucus plug..! Here are pictures!

 

She's certainly filling out now! Still would like to see that udder develop more. Come on little momma!