saffires foaling thread

[Lindi-loo]

Really isnt worth worrying about things before they happen..shes gona be fine and so will baby

 

she looks ready to go

try to relax and enjoy

 

[Lindi-loo]

I just happen to stumble on a thread and thought maybe it would be a good idea for you to contact this member StarRidgeAcres..shes been through exactly what your going through with Saffire...maybe she can help to calm you a little as Im sure she will tell you the outcome was just fine

 

everyone here is more than happy to help if they can and share experiances so why not send her a pm..it always helps to share your worries

 

[lucky lodge]

i cant help my self but worry,,,,,

saffires been out in a big paddock today running around having fun

since shes been more active today her udders are smaller thats normal yer..

 

[Lindi-loo]

Yes thats completely normal

and she must be feeling just fine to be running around enjoying herself

thats great news and I bet shes moved that baby on a bit too

 

[lucky lodge]

so with her udders going down .from being active..does that mean she,s still has a while till she foals

 

[AnnaC]

From the look of her tummy, baby has successfully moved into the dropped position!

So we are all good to go anytime Saffire chooses.

Dont worry too much about her udder - some mares are 'rock hard' before they foal and some fill with milk at or just after foaling (the mere fact of the foal sucking will mostly bring the milk in so dont get in a panic if YOU dont think she has much milk on offer, a healthy foal can easily wait a few hours before getting a good feed, just be a little patient!)

Just remember that once she starts labour Saffire will 'empty' her system by doing lots of small squishy piles of droppings (a good sign that labour is happening) so once she has foaled make sure she has a supply of good leafy hay available plus several small wet feeds to help it get started again and prevent any 'blockages' due to dry food going through an empty digestive system. Also a couple of sliced apples given by hand will give her an extra sugar boost which can also help.

Just make sure that you are right there with her as she foals and I'm sure everything will be fine. Looks as though you will have a new baby in a day or two!

Good luck and finger crossed for you and Saffire - and that very special new baby.

 

[Eagle]

She is looking good to go but I find that whilst they are still running around playing, they are not ready to foaling. I guess time will tell.

 

[AnnaC]

LOL!! Renee. I do so agree with what you said, BUT I have also had mares that suddenly aoppear 'all fired up' just before they foal - think it is due to the 'rush' of all their bodily systems coming together to give them the boost to exert themselves through the final race towards foaling!??

 

[lucky lodge]

well it was very strange for her. to run around like she was..its 8.15 pm here and iam watching her on the camera and she just standing

and hasnt moved for awhile.....oh now we have some tail swishing and kicking belly now where standing still again....

i wish i couuld talk to animals...wheres dr do little when you need him

:rofl

 

[lucky lodge]

10.15 pm here update on saffire tonight well shes doing tail lifting and back legs are stomping the ground then a tail swishing

does this sound like labour................. but she,s not walking around restless...

 

[Eagle]

Yes well said Diane, any changes in her character/ routine are good signs and I would definitely give vet number 2 a call to warn her, (gives her time to make sure she has everything she will need in the car before she goes to bed, saving precious time)

Good luck, we are with you in spirit.

 

[Riverrose28]

I went to the first post that has the links and don't know which one is for Saffire?

 

[AnnaC]

Are you looking for marestare links Terry? Saffire is not on marestare - Jenny has been posting pictures for us instead. (sorry if I have misunderstood you!)

Sounds as though she is very close Jenny - give that good vet a ring just in case.

Fingers crossed for you - I know I keep saying it, but do make sure you are with her when she foals. If it is a red bag, as it may well be under these circumstances, then the foal will not survive unless you break the placenta (red bag) for it as it appears. No foal can break its way through its own bag plus the placenta and it will die from the lack of oxygen. Break that red bag, check quickly by feeling inside for two legs and a nose, and get that foal out fast, dont wait for Saffire to do it alone, give gentle but firm pulls with her contractions and get him/her out and free from the white bag as fast as you can. Your vet should be there to help you with this and to care for the foal following the birth.

Good luck - I'm sure it will all go successfully with your help.

 

[lucky lodge]

thanks every one .......no foal to report..i have utube every redbag delivery and watched millions of times...i just hope i dont

freak out

:No-Sad

:No-Sad

 

[Eagle]

Red bags aren't that bad Jenny, as long as you are there with her it will be fine. How is she at the moment?

 

[lucky lodge]

she ,s got all the signs of foaling

 

[Eagle]

 

[Lindi-loo]

Everything looks and sounds good

..try not to panic easy to say sitting here i know

i also did alot of research and video watching on red bags as my mare had some bloody discharge a few times through the last months of her pregnancy..I was ready for it

..but thankfully I was relieved when I saw the white sack appear

..you'll be just fine {{{hugs}}}..

 

[AnnaC]

Oooooo how exciting!!

Come on Saffire - your Momma needs to meet your new baby.

Good luck Jenny, hang in there, I'm sure everything will be fine.

 

[Riverrose28]

Yes, AnnaC, I was looking for her on Marestare. Thanks for the info!