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Comment by Heather Troglauer on March 26, 2011 at 9:41am

CONGRATULATIONS Victoria!  How exciting.  Welcome to the world of no sleep, lots of stress and ultimate joy!! LOL  I am not a pro but I will share all I know, for whatever it's worth.

 

We only blanket if it's apparent that the foal just can't get warm.  We had two babies borth within hours of each other on the 24th of this month.  It wasn't cold, but it was chilly.  One filly was fine and didn't require a blanket or heat lamp.  The other filly couldn't stop shaking. We had to put a blanket on her and a heat lamp.  Then we felt badly for the first filly and put a heat lamp on her just in case, but it really wasn't necessary.  So just play it by ear, but be prepared.

 

If you can feel movement she is getting close to term.  With the nipping of her belly that's a sign too that she is uncomfortable too. 

Comment by Victoria Ayres on March 26, 2011 at 9:26am

I have been away for awhile but I just wanted to let you know that you are so very informative and helpful, Thanks so much.  I just found out my mare is in foal (felt the foal in her belly).  She was pasture bred last July and, until now, I wasn't totally sure she was in foal.  It was totally awesome feeling the foal moving inside her.  She is a maiden mare and is not sure what is going on right now.  She keeps poking and nipping her belly.  Anyway, any hints, even at this late stage would be helpful.  I live in Pefferlaw, Ontario.  Do you still use blankets on the foals after they are born if the weather is warm.  I assume the heat lamp is necessary, but most of your foals seem to be born in the cold weather.  Is that why they have blankets or do you do it for anytime of year?

Comment by Heather Troglauer on March 25, 2011 at 9:54am

We need to install windshield wipers or fly swatters on our cams.  That fly on Strikers cam is beyond annoying.  GRRR.  Will fix that this morning as well.

 

Cam #1 is Valentine - an outside mare.  :)

Comment by Wendy on March 25, 2011 at 9:53am

I'm not sure who the mare is on camera one, but she is certainly a wonderful mother!

Comment by Annie Raker on March 25, 2011 at 8:47am

Sure hope Striker gets in the landing pattern soon!!!!

Comment by ann pepper on March 25, 2011 at 8:13am

CONGRATULATIONS!!  What a gorgeous girl!

So glad that all went well.

You must now be in desperate need of a good sleep!

Sweet dreams x

 

Comment by kayleigh lauren hack on March 25, 2011 at 3:27am

i think its a illy year this year lol..... you have had so many fillys and my auntiees horse just had a  filly to.

Comment by Patti Barnhardt on March 25, 2011 at 1:01am

congrats on another new filly tonight this one I did miss, wow two in one day thats wonderful. :) Moms and babies are happy that is so good to see you ladies amaze me and do such a wonderful job

Comment by Stephanie Scotton on March 25, 2011 at 12:17am

Congrats again! I have been missing the births lately, but seeing the little bundle of joys is worth it!

 

Comment by Gilda Amster on March 24, 2011 at 11:55pm

Congrats again!!!

 

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