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Fred H. Moyer
Weanling
Username: Fmoyer
Post Number: 30
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 12:16 pm: | 
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The arrival of "Isabo" The prettiest little molly mule you have ever seen. She was born at 0124 this morning, 3 Jun 06, on the 350th day!  Here are some photos at 6 hours old. She was trying to stand about 4 minutes after she was born and finally figured out where she was supposed to suckle at 57 minutes. Mom has been super. She kept tyring to help Isabo find the right spot by moving into position for her to nurse. She has just been great!
Isabo and Mamma
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Isabo
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Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 503
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 12:44 pm: |
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Well Fred, I belive you are right - that is one pretty molly! I have been waiting for her since the whole "mule vs horse" discuss a couple months ago. She is beautiful - love the ears! What do you predict on her final color? |
Fred H. Moyer
Weanling
Username: Fmoyer
Post Number: 33
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 01:12 pm: |
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Boy I don't know. Mom is a red roan and dad is a red roan, so what do you think? She is a dark bay color right now. She's a sweety Do I sound proud? |
Lori aka " Raven"
Breeding Stock
Username: Raven
Post Number: 394
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 01:45 pm: |
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Fred all I can say is AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! she is ssssssoooooo CUTE!!! But I do love that mare of yours!
You ought to be very proud of that little filly!  |
Jan Owen
Breeding Stock
Username: 1frosty1
Post Number: 111
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 04:35 pm: |
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Fred,
She is a keeper! What an absolutely beautiful baby girl. You should be so very proud! I am glad all went well. I don't believe I have ever seen a newborn mule. Too Cute!
Jan |
Fred H. Moyer
Weanling
Username: Fmoyer
Post Number: 34
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 10:39 pm: |
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Thanks everyone, I sure appreciated all the advice on this website, made me not nearly so nervous. |
Kim Winter
Breeding Stock
Username: Clafairy
Post Number: 460
Registered: 07-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 01:21 pm: |
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Hi Fred - she is a lovely looking mule indeed!! But WOW Mum is fantastic - I just love her, you have two reasons to be proud there : ) Well done to you... |
Laura Luikart
Nursing Foal
Username: Laura
Post Number: 11
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 06:38 pm: |
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She is so Cute! I've never seen a baby mule before. I'm expecting one of my own, so I was really wondering just what they look like. Congrats! |
Fred H. Moyer
Weanling
Username: Fmoyer
Post Number: 39
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 07:00 pm: |
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When is your mule baby due? If you get a chance check out this website, it is a very informative mule site: http://www.mules.org/forum/forums.php |
Fred H. Moyer
Weanling
Username: Fmoyer
Post Number: 40
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 07:18 pm: |
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Laura I don't mean to offend you, and your probably well aware but mules are wired very differently than horses. They need to be handled differently, less so as babies , but defintely as they get older. They will test you big time and see what they can get away with. They are way smart and need to see a purpose in their training and not be forced into anything. You probably already know this so please don't be offended. |
Stormy Rood
Breeding Stock
Username: Stormyrood
Post Number: 362
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 02:37 pm: |
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Fred, Isabo is beautiful as are all of your little mules! Congrats!  I'm curious, do you breed them for the purpose of riding, like you would a horse? I read your above post that says they are way different than horses, which I'm sure they are. I checked out your web page of them all from your old thread and was blown away. You have some really beautiful creatures on there!  |
Fred H. Moyer
Weanling
Username: Fmoyer
Post Number: 43
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 03:28 pm: |
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Thanks but I only have the one mare. The website I posted was of a mule farm over in Stevensville MT. I posted a link so folks could see some mule babies Wish they were all mine. I just have the one baby and one full size mule. Yes my mules are saddle mules, but just like horse can be used for packing and driving and farm work. I just like riding them. Thanks a bunch for the compliment. |
Laura Luikart
Nursing Foal
Username: Laura
Post Number: 13
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 04:27 pm: |
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Fred, I'm not offended at all. I do know that mules are different, but if I hadn't, it would have been terrible if nobody told me and I had messed up on handling the little bugger. Fear not, I'm used to colts testing me, I worked at a lesson/training stable for three years, and they had a few young horses that loved to test! If I really think I'm in over my head, and I just might be, I'm not afraid to ask fo help. At least I have had some practice, if not with mules. The tricky part is going to be keeping friends and family from reversing my training, I don't think they all quite get how important it is.
I honestly have no idea when the colt's due, I bought the mare bred with no due date, but it should be soon (I hope). She's a maiden, so the signs might not be too clear beforehand. |
