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Comment by rach on February 28, 2010 at 8:56pm

my auntie used to breed welshies 35+ odd years ago and she had a mare who was in foal with twins very rare and usually these days the vet can pinch one so there is only one foal but 35 years ago they didnt do this in australia. the mare was induced not by my aunts choise and only 1 foal survived he was raised in a home made humidy crib in the bathroom of her family home and his life was saved. he was put to sleep this year at the ripe age of 35 he was in the family all that time. shame his twin didnt make it tho so sad. if anyone would like to see news paper clippings and photos of deak as a foal in the bathroom email me raq_05@aapt.net.au would be happy to share.


wishys baby is beautiful i cant wait to see pearls baby shes so lovely
whos next????

Comment by Heather Troglauer on February 28, 2010 at 8:26pm

Wishy's colt...

Comment by Stephanie on February 28, 2010 at 8:17pm

I see. I wasn't sure. I dont have horses, so I wasnt sure of the behavior. I do love them though, and love watching.

Comment by Heather Troglauer on February 28, 2010 at 8:00pm

Stephanie you will see behaviour that appears to be mean, but the foal can't stay latchend on all the time - the nipples get very sore so they don't always stand for the foal. Wishy is the same way but with persistence the foal will win.

Inducing is very dangerous and only done in exteme circumstances. From what I understand if you induce labor without the cervix being dilated it can tear and seriously injure the mare...possibly permanently. I am not an expert by any means and we have never had to have it done, praying we never have to.

Comment by Ellen R. Schulmeister on February 28, 2010 at 7:32pm

Hi all - I was wondering if inducing labor is ever done. Thanks, Ellen

Comment by Stephanie on February 28, 2010 at 7:03pm

Is Tess ok? I seen her walking away trying to avoid feeding her foal. Is that normal?

Comment by rach on February 28, 2010 at 5:35pm

good girl wishy....i missed it...must have been in aussies ed time hehe glad all is well with her and her babe... hope she heels ok at the other end poor hunny i know how she feels hehe...congrats heather and shannon on yet another beautiful baby and to wishy

Comment by Heather Troglauer on February 28, 2010 at 2:31pm

Hey all!!! I didn't get a chance to wan you about Wishy - hope you were able to catch the foaling. We have guests in town and we were making them breakfast...my moderators from Mare Stare called to tell me she was acting ready...she interrupted my breakfast, but it was so worth it.

Wishy has a beautiful colt....and Shannon was giving her banamine IV because she tore during foaling. If the tear is bad enough she will have to be suturied but we'll see. The vet won't suture when it's swollen so we have to wait.

Thanks for joining us. I hope Cinny & Ace are next!!

Comment by Rebecca daley on February 28, 2010 at 2:22pm

who will be next to foal?

Comment by Pat Skurkis on February 28, 2010 at 2:16pm

What was Shannon doing to Wishy when you put a bridle on her? I saw her then hand you something. Shannon you do a great job with the mares and foals,you appear so patient and gentle,your Mom is lucky to have your help!

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