Preggers or Fat????

[Holly Chisholm]

Here's some pictures I took of Petunia today. Not sure if I see any changes.

 

[Taz]

Looks about the same to me.

 

[Holly Chisholm]

Looks about the same to me.

Yeah, she's probably just fat.

 

[Taz]

Baby donkeys are SO cute but if she's just fat you don't have to do foal watch and worry.

 

[MerMaeve]

What did the vet say, @Holly Chisholm? Did they do an ultrasound and what was the results from that?

 

[Pitter Patter]

I don't know, but her udder seems firmer and a little bigger to me. The folds are gone. Maybe just wishful thinking for you, like I am doing with mine!

 

[Holly Chisholm]

What did the vet say, @Holly Chisholm? Did they do an ultrasound and what was the results from that?

The vet did a blood test. It came back positive, but the vet said the timing was wrong. Apparently, the test can tell how far along they are. He also said it's very unreliable in donkeys. His final opinion was "not pregnant."

He said to only feed her Bermuda, which we have been doing except for a small amount of Timothy cubes to lure her into a separate pen at lunch time. He said she will lose weight. She hasn't. She's getting bigger.

Soooooooo, who knows?

 

[Pitter Patter]

The vet did a blood test. It came back positive, but the vet said the timing was wrong. Apparently, the test can tell how far along they are. He also said it's very unreliable in donkeys. His final opinion was "not pregnant."

He said to only feed her Bermuda, which we have been doing except for a small amount of Timothy cubes to lure her into a separate pen at lunch time. He said she will lose weight. She hasn't. She's getting bigger.

Soooooooo, who knows?

I think you should keep some baby names in mind, just in case ☺

 

[Maryann at MiniV]

Don't know about pregnant donkeys .... but if she were a mini I would say PREGNANT and in her last trimester!

 

[Holly Chisholm]

So THIS is happening! I even got a bit of liquid out of her. Does anyone know if the ph strips work on donkeys?

 

[mrichmond]

Those look like real live teats getting ready for a baby, but I haven’t been around a mare in foal in 30 years, so I don’t know anything. Best wishes! Now I’m stalking this thread, too.

 

[Taz]

Try the test strips, I couldn't find anything about them with donkeys. I did find that they are a bit different than horses. Up to 4 weeks of udder development, milk can run for 72 hrs before foaling, muscles relax 48 hrs before foaling. I don't guarantee any of that though. Looks like you might be having another baby!! AAAhhhhh!!!!!

 

[Pitter Patter]

So excited for you mrichmond. Wish I could see your vet's face when you tell him/her!

 

[mrichmond]

So excited for you mrichmond. Wish I could see your vet's face when you tell him/her!

Ah, Not me, but Holly Chisholm’s jenny. I’m just an an admirer of all things foal-ish.

 

[Holly Chisholm]

This is this morning! And just for fun, I threw in a pic of my Bristlenose Plecos that hatched this morning.

 

[Taz]

Is it me or is that udder getting bigger? What do Bristlenose Plecos look like grown up? You're having babies all over the place!!

 

[Holly Chisholm]

Yes, I think her udder grew overnight. Here's a picture of the daddy. These guys are great algae eaters.

 

[Taz]

Way to go Petunia!
Wow, cool looking! I have some goldfish in my 100 gallon tank who do a good job keeping the algae down. What are you going to do with all of them?

 

[Holly Chisholm]

Well, we have four aquariums and friends who want some. I would love to see your 100 g!

 

[Taz]

Well that's a bit of an embarrassing story.... I grew up with a big tank and loved to sit and watch them so when I saw one at a thrift store after buying the farm I thought 'what a great idea' and brought it home. After it sat in my den for a few years doing nothing I got a few feeder goldfish who are living in luxury. It turned out I have to drive at least 1 1/2 hours to get anywhere there are more than goldfish, guppies and betas so that's as far as it's gone so far. I grew up in the city and didn't think to check any of the local pet stores...... That guys really cool looking, I might find myself looking for one