Ruby's foaling thread

You are a wonderful mom for taking such awesome care of Ruby and her new little one. Good catch on her problem. and getting her the help she so desperately needed.

Sending lots of prayers for a VERY speedy recovery!! Thank you for sharing such an important update!

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[AnnaC]

Just wondering how Ruby is - hopefully fully recovered now and back home with you and her sweet little colt? May we have an update please.

 

[Stampedeoflove]

Hello everyone. Well it has been a rough ride, but I am happy to announce that Ruby and Kiwi are being released from the Hospital today. She had a serious case of impaction colic. Probably from being too much pain to pass manure after foaling. Nearly a week in the hospital. The staff took a poll and decided that Ruby can go home, but Kiwi would have to stay. Buhahahaha! Dream on. I'll put up a fiercer fight than his mama.

Photos are here-

http://s784.photobucket.com/user/stampedeoflovefarm/library/#/user/stampedeoflovefarm/library/Get%20well%20soon%20Ruby?sort=3&page=1&_suid=139766313948805348375128489897

Videos taken yesterday-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBhXSBSNTJE&list=UUXNyDM4Y70KaPn2R61SHtng

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBM-AVfkATI&list=UUXNyDM4Y70KaPn2R61SHtng

 

Well, Kiwi doesn't look the worse for all that scratching and loving they are doing! LOL You're going to have one spoiled little one -- but I know the spoiling will continue non-stop!

 

[AnnaC]

So glad to hear the good news - bet you will be thrilled to have them back home again. Oh and thank you for the pictures, please post some more once they are settled back with you again.

 

[Ryan Johnson]

Glad to hear they are on the mend

 

[Stampedeoflove]

Thank you. She is recovering day to day. Was up most of the night keeping an eye on her. She only passed on pile, but it was healthy and I had to remind myself how little she had eaten. Her throat is still extremely sore so I am playing arounf with various chopped hay mashes to see what she can eat and likes. She wants hay, real bad. I gave her a little and she's doing better with it. Still ckokes and coughs. Poor mama. I will soak the little bit of hay I offer her tonight. Everything is being soaked and given soupy right now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49PlXOB-cwU&list=UUXNyDM4Y70KaPn2R61SHtng

 

Sooooooo cute! And such fancy duds! LOVE the video!

Nice, soft mushy food is great for her. Try a senior grain and soaked alfalfa pellets to add to the mix, as it is all very easy to digest, and will help give her system the time to recover, while still providing her the higher protein level for milk production.

Keep us posted, and we LOVE those videos! Give Kiwi a scratch from Aunty Diane!

 

[MountainWoman]

I'm so glad Ruby is doing well and wow, is Kiwi a living doll!! One super adorable baby!

 

[Stampedeoflove]

From last night

 

[MountainWoman]

OMG, I'm in love with your baby!!!!

 

[Stampedeoflove]

Some Springtime fun in the sun

 

[AnnaC]

Oh my, what a fabulous set of pictures - isn't he just the cutest of the cutest!! Ruby looks great too after her ordeal.

 

Your OWN little Easter Bunny! How cute! They are great pictures, and so glad Ruby is doing well, now. Even daddy looks like he's proud!

 

[Stampedeoflove]

Update....Ruby is doing great. She is back to her old self, eating and passing normally. Thank goodness. Kiwi is a pistol.

 

[little lady]

Wonderful news! That Kiwi has such personality...love the pics!

 

[AnnaC]

So glad to hear the good news about Ruby. As for that close-up picture of little Kiwi, well it just has mischief written all over it!!

 

Such a typical boy! He just has that "look" in his eyes! LOVE IT!

 

[Stampedeoflove]

Last night-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQJqJd_hkb4&feature=share

He was fine last night before bed, but this morning has some swelling on the right side of his face. No nasal discharge, eating fine, kicks at it from time to time with back hoof. Not sure if mama popped him or he's teething. Vet is coming tomorrow for mama's shots. He will look at him them. It hasn't gotton any worse to this point. What the heck?

 

[poniesrule]

Oh man... he is ADORABLE! Love the video clip!