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Sheila Brookins
Yearling
Username: Sheilabrookins
Post Number: 90
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 12:56 pm: | 
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Lets see if the weather thing is true, |
sheila kelleher
Nursing Foal
Username: Innishfael
Post Number: 14
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 01:19 pm: |
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hey sheila - (from another sheila!) we are in southeastern minnesota, right in the corner between wi and ia. our weather has been cold but we have missed the last two big storms that came through the midwest. |
Sheila Brookins
Yearling
Username: Sheilabrookins
Post Number: 92
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 01:35 pm: |
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Hey Sheila,we have had alot of rain in the past week!Its cold here too(to me).I'm in middle Ga. |
Diane Loveday
Breeding Stock
Username: Dianeluv
Post Number: 118
Registered: 07-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 02:19 pm: |
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Maybe it's more about UNUSUAL weather for where our horses live. |
Dorthy Brown
Breeding Stock
Username: Dodib
Post Number: 350
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 03:30 pm: |
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I am in Michigan.... its cold right now and they are predicting snow tonight |
jenna lee
Neonate
Username: Jenna
Post Number: 2
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 12, 2009 - 05:45 pm: |
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hi,
I live in MA and my mare is now 355 days along....I am growing gray hair over this! |
Bridgette Lanham
Nursing Foal
Username: Blanham
Post Number: 14
Registered: 02-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 - 09:07 am: |
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I am in upstate SC and my mare went finally foaled at 348 days. We have had 6 inches of snow, tornadoes, and freezing rain in the last 2 months. Not to mention it goes from 70 degrees one day and 40 degrees the next. |
Sheila Brookins
Breeding Stock
Username: Sheilabrookins
Post Number: 122
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 - 10:15 am: |
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I feel you Bridgette (except for the snow)I am in middle Ga!My mare is on day 367 today!!! |
Dorthy Brown
Breeding Stock
Username: Dodib
Post Number: 359
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 - 11:47 am: |
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We are at about 354 today |
Bridgette Lanham
Nursing Foal
Username: Blanham
Post Number: 15
Registered: 02-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 - 01:11 pm: |
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Hi Sheila, I feel your pain. This same mare foaled at 372 days with her first foal. My vet manually manipulated her cervix and we think this is what finally started her labor. Good Luck. |
Bryany Walker
Neonate
Username: Bryany
Post Number: 2
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 12:40 pm: |
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I am in southeast GA and my mare is at 362. We have had some unusally strong thunderstorms, but otherwise a typical April. |
Jane Whritenour
Breeding Stock
Username: Quarterhorsetimestwo
Post Number: 131
Registered: 07-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 02:11 pm: |
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Where are u- I'm in SW Georgia- Cairo to be exact |
Rusti - Chilli due 4-09
Breeding Stock
Username: Rusti
Post Number: 201
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:18 pm: |
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Well my mare was bred in the wild so I don't really know if she's past 350 days or not, but I'm going to pretend she is because the vet said she should foal the first week of April lol...I'm in southeast Oklahoma, 10 minutes south of Heavener in a small community called Hontubby. Very close to the Arkansas border. |
Michele Bluemel
Neonate
Username: Emkjbluemel
Post Number: 1
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:40 pm: |
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I'm beside myself! I have an 18 yr old maiden mare that is at her 380 th day.Not too big of a bag, and at night she looks like she gets an enlogated vulva, then it goes away at day break. She's healthy and happy! But I'm getting no sleep watching this mare! Help |
Rusti - Chilli due 4-09
Breeding Stock
Username: Rusti
Post Number: 203
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:57 pm: |
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WOW 380 days!!! Where do you live? Got any pics?
(Message edited by rusti on April 22, 2009) |
Ad TB
Breeding Stock
Username: Ajvtbs
Post Number: 584
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 07:00 am: |
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380 days, now that's a long time. Have you pics? |
Bryany Walker
Nursing Foal
Username: Bryany
Post Number: 12
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 08:18 am: |
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Jane, I am in Patterson, GA. I think I am about 3 hours from you. |
Kathee McGuire
Senior Stallion or Mare
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 1089
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 01:28 pm: |
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Bryany - which Patterson are you - By Athens or Waycross? |
Jane Whritenour
Breeding Stock
Username: Quarterhorsetimestwo
Post Number: 133
Registered: 07-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 03:13 pm: |
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I think Athens is north - Wayross is east of me on 84 turns into 82 before you get to 95. |
Dorthy Brown
Breeding Stock
Username: Dodib
Post Number: 378
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 06:51 pm: |
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We are now at 361-- in Michigan. |
Michele Bluemel
Neonate
Username: Emkjbluemel
Post Number: 2
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 11:44 pm: |
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anyone ever have a mare go this long and everything be okay? 380 days? Tell me happy stories Please! |
Ad TB
Breeding Stock
Username: Ajvtbs
Post Number: 612
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 24, 2009 - 06:54 am: |
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Sorry Michelle, 365 dyas is the longest we've had. any chance she might not be in foal or she could have aborted it at some stage during the year. If you are concerned for your own peace of mind it might be an idea to get the Vet to palpate her |
Sheila Brookins
Breeding Stock
Username: Sheilabrookins
Post Number: 166
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 24, 2009 - 04:26 pm: |
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Well my mare is either 371 or 378 days today and I'm in middle GA. |
Bryany Walker
Nursing Foal
Username: Bryany
Post Number: 14
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 24, 2009 - 07:17 pm: |
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Sorry guys...I have been trying to catch up on my sleep seeing as how I am not getting any at night.
I am by Waycross. |
Michele Bluemel
Neonate
Username: Emkjbluemel
Post Number: 3
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 10:25 pm: |
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I took the mare in at 12 months and had her palpated and ultrasounded. Everything was normal, foal was right on track for size. Vet told me to wait! I called him at 380 days and he still has no answers and tells me to wait. We're at 382 days today. Mare seems not bothered by it at all. Healthy + Happy. But still not much of a bag to speak of and no relaxing of the hind muscles at all! |
Michele Bluemel
Neonate
Username: Emkjbluemel
Post Number: 5
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 09:05 am: |
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I called Texas A&M yesterday, and consulted with them. They said it's not uncommon for mares to go over and as long as the mare is comfortable not to worry. It will come. I talked with a lady today, that had a maiden mare carry 2 months over, exactly to the day. Had a healthy colt. They were going to induce. But the mare beat them to the punch, by foaling the day before. So I feel better! I can breathe a sigh of relief. For Now! |
Dorthy Brown
Breeding Stock
Username: Dodib
Post Number: 379
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 05:12 pm: |
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My mare is now at 367 and no foal. I thought the other night she would have it. Very restless kicking/biting her belly pushing her butt on the wall -- looks like the foal has dropped but still has NO UDDER at all.....
so I am dead tired worrying and waiting |
Sheila Brookins
Breeding Stock
Username: Sheilabrookins
Post Number: 174
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 12:52 pm: |
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Hey Michele,my mare is either 383 today or 376 today!So it looks like we are in the same boat! |
Michele Bluemel
Neonate
Username: Emkjbluemel
Post Number: 6
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 11:06 am: |
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Hey Sheila It's nice to know I have company! Why do you have different dates? Tell me the story!!.. |
Michele Bluemel
Neonate
Username: Emkjbluemel
Post Number: 7
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 11:07 am: |
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Dorthy have you had a foal yet?you should be at 370 today. Anything to report? |
Dorthy Brown
Breeding Stock
Username: Dodib
Post Number: 382
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 01:47 pm: |
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No I think she is trying to kill me |
Michele Bluemel
Neonate
Username: Emkjbluemel
Post Number: 8
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 11:42 pm: |
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I know how you feel Dorthy! My mare is 387 today and I see a little change on her udder, but not too much. I don't say when she's having the baby, now It's if she'll ever have it!
Hang in there! Your not alone! |
Sheila Brookins
Breeding Stock
Username: Sheilabrookins
Post Number: 181
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Friday, May 01, 2009 - 04:40 pm: |
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My mare Molly was either bred 4-11-08 or 4-18-08.Brandi can't remember which date because she had no intention on breeding Molly. |
Michele Bluemel
Neonate
Username: Emkjbluemel
Post Number: 10
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 02:30 pm: |
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Thank the Lord! We had a sorrel Stud Colt this morning 5 am! She carried 391 days! But all is well and healthy! Thanks everyone for the support! |
Kathee McGuire
Senior Stallion or Mare
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 1287
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 02:31 pm: |
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Congratulations! Looking forward to pictures! |
Ad TB
Breeding Stock
Username: Ajvtbs
Post Number: 759
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 03:40 pm: |
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Congrats Michelle, she was cooking for a long time. Any pics? |
Jan Owen
Senior Stallion or Mare
Username: 1frosty1
Post Number: 2407
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 03:42 pm: |
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YIPEE Michele! Can't wait to see pics of you new Colt! |
Sheila Brookins
Breeding Stock
Username: Sheilabrookins
Post Number: 184
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 04:16 pm: |
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I am soooo happy for you!!!!Can't wait to see pics.Keep us updATED!!! |
Dorthy Brown
Breeding Stock
Username: Dodib
Post Number: 386
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 09:38 am: |
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Congrats!! I am still waiting.....,my mare is at 373 today(I think-- I have kinda lost count its taking so long) |
Jonathan Smith
Breeding Stock
Username: Kynwatch
Post Number: 226
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 06:02 pm: |
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I finally had time to crunch the numbers for our farm in central Kentucky. Our foaling dates are set on a 350 day gestation and all figures to follow are based on that. I am assuming that 6 days on either side of the due date as normal. We have a total of 128 foalings as of this afternoon. One foaling was discarded because of an infection caused a premature birth and was not included into the 128. Percentages are rounded to the nearest tenth.
8 to 11 days early - 3.1%
6 days early to 6 days over(normal) - 42.2%
7 to 13 days over - 32.6%
14 to 20 days over - 17.6%
21 to 28 days over - 4.5%
We do have more mares going over this year than in the last 2. Also mare going over longer than they have in the past. Overall we are averaging 7.48 days over their due dates. In 2007 it was 5.46 days over and in 2008 it was 6.01 days over. In all only 2 mares out of 128 foaled on their due date.
I hope someone finds this information useful or realizes just how bored I am! |
Kathee McGuire
Senior Stallion or Mare
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 1310
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 07:16 pm: |
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I am personally impressed. Great records! Does your farm have a web site? That must be some operation with that many babies. Are you done for the year? |
Jonathan Smith
Breeding Stock
Username: Kynwatch
Post Number: 227
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 07:27 pm: |
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Sorry Kathee I am not allowed to say where I work. We have 10 more to go and hopefully after tonight it will be 8 or 9.
I just noticed you are in AL. Where abouts? My wifes family lives in Fairhope.
(Message edited by kynwatch on May 05, 2009) |
Kathee McGuire
Senior Stallion or Mare
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 1313
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 07:29 pm: |
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Well, good luck with those! Wishing you happy, healthy foaling. |
Pam Romjue
Neonate
Username: Pammy
Post Number: 8
Registered: 08-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 11:57 am: |
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My mare just foaled on day 353. I live in Southeastern Colorado. |
Sheila Brookins
Breeding Stock
Username: Sheilabrookins
Post Number: 187
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 04:08 pm: |
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Still in middle ga and still no foal!!!It's a good chance of rain here every day this week.Molly is on day 384 or 391 today!!! |
Sherry Gentner
Neonate
Username: Sherry
Post Number: 1
Registered: 06-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 01:04 am: |
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I am new here to this web site, and still in the waiting game...363 days and counting. I live in Washington. Gosh, I hope she does not make we wait for another month! } |
Heather
Breeding Stock
Username: Lilredbuck
Post Number: 154
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 11:52 am: |
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good luck Sherry! and welcome! |
Cjskip
Breeding Stock
Username: Cjskip
Post Number: 929
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 11:05 pm: |
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Michele, I just saw this link and had to comment. Good grief-391 verified days? Groan. Glad all is well. How is the little guy doing now? |
Jamie Mix
Neonate
Username: Jmstar74
Post Number: 5
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 12:12 pm: |
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Is anyone having the same issues this year?? I have been told they usually are about the same every year, but my mare usually foals between 345-350 and we are at 354 today!  |
Cindy Holland
Weanling
Username: Iagrl
Post Number: 23
Registered: 03-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 01:33 pm: |
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My mare is at 353 days today, but she is a maiden mare so I don't know her normal. It's nice to know someone else is waiting too! |
Jamie Mix
Neonate
Username: Jmstar74
Post Number: 6
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 10:20 am: |
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Yep Cindy we are in the same boat! We are at 356 or 357 today. I thought she would go last night with the weather change, but no luck. |
Cindy Holland
Weanling
Username: Iagrl
Post Number: 43
Registered: 03-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 03:53 pm: |
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Jamie, Does this mean we are racing??? j/k ;-) My mare is about 356 today. Keep me updated on your mare. |
Jamie Mix
Neonate
Username: Jmstar74
Post Number: 7
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 04:41 pm: |
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Man I hope not or you can win, I don't mind!!  |
Cindy Holland
Yearling
Username: Iagrl
Post Number: 58
Registered: 03-2010
| | Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 02:45 pm: |
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Still no foal on my end. And she doesn't look like she'll go anytime soon. What about yours?? |
Jamie Mix
Neonate
Username: Jmstar74
Post Number: 8
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 07:49 am: |
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My mare is at 360 days today.... so much for breeding for an earlier baby!!! She looks ready, but I am still not getting milk to test. (However I am so tired I probably just forgot how to!!) |
Cindy Holland
Yearling
Username: Iagrl
Post Number: 65
Registered: 03-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 09:13 am: |
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I hear ya on the breeding for an early baby!!! I'm glad I bred my mare this early so the baby will still be here before July! At least the weather is starting to warm up. I'm glad you have milk to test. Where did you get the strips from? My mare doesn't have milk yet, so I guess it doesn't matter. She is drooping quite a bit now so at least her muscles are relaxing for the delivery.
Keep me updated! |
Jamie Mix
Neonate
Username: Jmstar74
Post Number: 9
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 10:43 am: |
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Well her bag went down some yesterday, but checked for fetal movement and all is still ok. Hoping she just moved around more from the nicer weather. If she has not foaled by Monday the vet is going to come check her out as it will be over 365 days by then.... Hope she goes before then! |
Cindy Holland
Yearling
Username: Iagrl
Post Number: 83
Registered: 03-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 03:07 pm: |
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I know. I'm going to try and get my mare out and about a little tonight. I hope that will jiggle something loose! No milk yet from my mare. Today is day 360.
Keep me posted!! |
Jamie Mix
Neonate
Username: Jmstar74
Post Number: 10
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 03:05 pm: |
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362 today. She sweated up last night, and then nothing.... I board at a barn that does a lot of roping, and they come in at all hours form the events, I am wondering if they are stressing her out and causing her to hold???? Has anyone e3lse had a stress problem with there mares and foaling??? |
Cindy Holland
Yearling
Username: Iagrl
Post Number: 98
Registered: 03-2010
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 11:29 am: |
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My mare hasn't shown any changes. I hope your mare is getting closer! |
Amanda Jones
Neonate
Username: Amandalynn1128
Post Number: 6
Registered: 04-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 12:26 pm: |
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Im at day 360 as of today.. I live in Western KY. Weather has been great, starry skies, full moon on the 29th and i knew she was going to have it. new moon is on the 14th of April- so if she makes it past that Im going to have the vet out.
She is a maiden and im really worried- as it is my first time too. LOL Im flooding these boards in hopes of finding answers. |
Cindy Holland
Breeding Stock
Username: Iagrl
Post Number: 135
Registered: 03-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 03:04 pm: |
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Good luck! We have two other maiden mares that are holding out. One is over 370 days and mine is getting close to that number. Gotta love the waiting game. |
Jamie Mix
Nursing Foal
Username: Jmstar74
Post Number: 16
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 12:30 pm: |
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370 days today and still no change. Bag is still firm but smaller. Vag is tighter and not as relaxed. I have stopped the every 2 hr checks since Monday per the vets orders, lol. He actually told me to get some sleep until I start seeing more changes, I love that man, lol!!!  Told me all looked well and do the waiting game. (as he laughed at me cuz he knows my patience level!) She is still calm and relaxed. |
Megan C
Neonate
Username: Drumdoch23
Post Number: 7
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 07:55 pm: |
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350 days today, thought I'd jump on the band wagon.
udder is big in the A.M, small at night. under her tail is SO relaxed its going to drop off soon I swear, and a slight brownish discharge for the past week or so. reading this I have my fingers crossed we dont go 391 days! haha |
natalie tucker
Nursing Foal
Username: Boondockfarm
Post Number: 13
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 09:07 pm: |
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hi everyone wow i thought i was getting close but now i am scared i might have a wait i have no idea of my mares due date. my stude went thru the electric fence to get to her his and hers. i am new to this so i seen this thread wheni was reading trying to get more info. goodluck to everyone waiting on foals healthy moms and babies to all |
Dorthy Brown
Breeding Stock
Username: Dodib
Post Number: 445
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 03:24 pm: |
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My mare Sweetie is at 350 days today.... she looks completely ready. She is a maiden so its wait and see............ |
Marilyn Lemke
Senior Stallion or Mare
Username: Marilyn_l
Post Number: 2668
Registered: 06-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 08:59 pm: |
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Dorthy, I have a maiden mare myself and I have to be honest, I'm really very nervous. I hope your Sweetie has a textbook delivery and she's a super mom! Good luck. I hope she has her foal soon. |
Dorthy Brown
Breeding Stock
Username: Dodib
Post Number: 446
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 08:11 am: |
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Thanks Marilyn......... yes I am nervous cause I want to be sure to be there. Not only is she a maiden but she is 14.....
I was finally able to express some milk from her udder(ok first time I tried seriously) and it did not look like she is ready but being a maiden who knows............ |
Terry Waechter P.R.E. foals
Senior Stallion or Mare
Username: Watchman
Post Number: 1073
Registered: 01-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 11:51 pm: |
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I get to join this club as of Wednesday....Galera is at 351 days today and still looks like she has a little time left....Darn it.... |
Dorthy Brown
Breeding Stock
Username: Dodib
Post Number: 451
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 08:18 am: |
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Darn mares anyway!!!
Oh well they are cooking up something good |
Terry Waechter P.R.E. foals
Senior Stallion or Mare
Username: Watchman
Post Number: 1075
Registered: 01-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 12:47 am: |
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very, very good...in my case I would wish for a black colt...highly unlikely but possible.... |
Rosa Bolt
Neonate
Username: Rosa_bolt
Post Number: 1
Registered: 04-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 04:20 pm: |
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I feel all your pain. My mare Jessie is at 394 days today. She is making me CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Dorthy Brown
Breeding Stock
Username: Dodib
Post Number: 456
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 08:19 am: |
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Mine girl went 355 then finally foaled--it was worth the wait
wow 394 that is a long time |
Rosa Bolt
Neonate
Username: Rosa_bolt
Post Number: 2
Registered: 04-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 09:17 pm: |
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Jessie finally foaled. She had a colt Saturday night about 8pm. 394 days is way too long!!!!!!!!! All is fine. Mom and baby doing great. |
sally
Breeding Stock
Username: Sally_c
Post Number: 129
Registered: 08-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 02:51 am: |
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Congrats Rosa, glad mom and baby are doing well. |
Dorthy Brown
Breeding Stock
Username: Dodib
Post Number: 458
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 - 11:02 am: |
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Congrats |
