Udder development?

[Denisern06]

Thank you to all. Still pregnant this morning but I expect this weekend. Nipples enlarged over night. . Today is my granddaughters 7th birthday so I'm hoping today. She would be so excited!

 

[ReneeF]

Thank you to all. Still pregnant this morning but I expect this weekend. Nipples enlarged over night. . Today is my granddaughters 7th birthday so I'm hoping today. She would be so excited!

I can completely relate! We bought a pregnant mare in October and the owner wasn’t sure how far a long. The mare that was with our mare and supposedly got bred at the same time foaled May 25th. Here we are August 17th with no baby yet! We think it’s just any day now. Your mare sounds like mine in condition stages. Good luck hope you have a precious little one today!

 

[Denisern06]

I can completely relate! We bought a pregnant mare in October and the owner wasn’t sure how far a long. The mare that was with our mare and supposedly got bred at the same time foaled May 25th. Here we are August 17th with no baby yet! We think it’s just any day now. Your mare sounds like mine in condition stages. Good luck hope you have a precious little one today!

Its crazy how long they can carry in comparison to another mare. Sometumes I think she'll never deliver, it's just an illusion haha. Driving me nuts!

 

[ReneeF]

Its crazy how long they can carry in comparison to another mare. Sometumes I think she'll never deliver, it's just an illusion haha. Driving me nuts!

Oh my gosh yes! I’ve thought the same thing. If our vet did not confirm her pregnancy sometimes I think I’m crazy!

 

[Ryan Johnson]

Thank you to all. Still pregnant this morning but I expect this weekend. Nipples enlarged over night. . Today is my granddaughters 7th birthday so I'm hoping today. She would be so excited!

Generally a mares udder and nipples will enlarge overnight, especially when a mare is relaxing or laying down. When you are noticing it staying full when moving around, shes getting close.

 

[Denisern06]

We FINALLY have a baby! Baby boy (mule) born at 0740!

 

[s.moody]

We FINALLY have a baby! Baby boy (mule) born at 0740!

HOW CUTE!!!

 

[Crimson Rose]

How adorable!!! Congratulations!!! <3 Have you thought of a name yet?

 

[Denisern06]

How adorable!!! Congratulations!!! <3 Have you thought of a name yet?

Maybe "Mac". Not sure yet. Mother's name is Molly. Also thought of Snickers, haha.

 

[ReneeF]

We FINALLY have a baby! Baby boy (mule) born at 0740!

Yay! Congratulations he is adorable!

 

[Ryan Johnson]

Congratulations , Im so happy for you

Love those big ears

 

[madmax]

We FINALLY have a baby! Baby boy (mule) born at 0740!

Congratulations!! How cute is that! Glad all is well!

 

[Denisern06]

Oh my gosh yes! I’ve thought the same thing. If our vet did not confirm her pregnancy sometimes I think I’m crazy!

Any news yet? I can't wait to see pics of your new baby.

 

[Denisern06]

We named him Maximilian, "Max".

 

[Angela]

Congratulations! So adorable!

 

[Denisern06]

Question: my newborn mule is already nibbling grass at 1 day. I've read that they don't do this until around 1 week. He seems to be nursing well and energetic. Should I be worried? I've found nothing online to say if this is ok.

 

[Ryan Johnson]

As long as he is still continuing to nurse he will be fine.

 

[chandab]

Question: my newborn mule is already nibbling grass at 1 day. I've read that they don't do this until around 1 week. He seems to be nursing well and energetic. Should I be worried? I've found nothing online to say if this is ok.

Just like any toddler, they put everything in their mouth. Like Ryan said, as long as he is still nursing well and mare is producing milk, it should be just fine.

 

[ReneeF]

Any news yet? I can't wait to see pics of your new baby.

Unfortunately no my “Pickles” has her own timeframe and I have not a clue! She’s been dripping milk for a week and a half so I thought for sure it would be soon. But still hanging on!

 

[Denisern06]

I feel your pain! Pretty sure mine was post dates. Prayers for a healthy delivery!