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Offline Holly

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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #165 on: January 14, 2017, 11:33:36 AM »
Yep loves to munch away! No soft poo last night. She seems pretty comfy again.
No major changes in body. So I keep watching and waiting.
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #166 on: January 15, 2017, 06:39:48 AM »
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #167 on: January 15, 2017, 07:54:10 PM »
So her stall was open all day and she chose to stay inside. This is new behavior. Also her udder is shiney but doesn't look like a foaling udder. Vulva doesn't look ready.  Her tail has very little resistance.
I found a new collage Maker on my phone so I am able to post a before and now pic together! Love it!!
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #168 on: January 16, 2017, 06:12:39 AM »
Oh, that is neat!  The pictures are perfect, and perfectly sized!!

And so we wait!
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #169 on: January 16, 2017, 10:55:39 AM »
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #170 on: January 16, 2017, 12:02:33 PM »
Udder is fuller in the back and starting to develop a bit in front of teats. Body much slimmer and tail head really dropping off.
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #171 on: January 16, 2017, 05:28:38 PM »
Well, she's still got a ways to go to be "slimmer", but it's all relative, I know.  Is she doing a bit of rolling to get baby positioned?

Went to check her since I just got home, and the cam is offline, so I'm thinking she's outside!
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #172 on: January 16, 2017, 05:48:52 PM »
I really thought I was going to log on this morning to baby news.

A few good rolls will help to line baby up. Come on Precious  ;pray :)

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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #173 on: January 16, 2017, 07:09:01 PM »
She's interesting to watch for sure! I see she's much "pinker" in the udder comparison shot. Does this have any significance in the appys with their mottled skin? Or is it just the camera exposure?

I agree she's fallen off quite a bit around tailhead. It's even easy to see on the camera. Which, by the way, I very much appreciate you sharing with us.
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #174 on: January 16, 2017, 07:21:24 PM »
She has been rolling, every morning she covered in bedding.  I keep waiting for her to go slab sided.
Yes it's def got the pink tinge going on, I notice that even on dark udders, as the udder starts to fill.
So far not a drop to test.
She was happy to go out today, the weather was nice and warm.  Her udder stayed about the same, even with turn out.
I am anxious to see how she will change as she gets closer to Foaling.  I am still being paranoid she's going to sneak it past me.  I don't know why I am so worried but perhaps it's because it seems to happen more often with minis and I worry much more about things going wrong.  Once I know how she usually does things I will feel better.
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #175 on: January 16, 2017, 07:31:26 PM »
The rolling is a good sign, and in this case, I think you'll see quite a change as she lines up this little one.  But, we all know they can do a few good rolls and get that little one lined up in minutes, so keep a close eye, and I can't wait!!!
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #176 on: January 17, 2017, 09:19:57 AM »
Last night her udder went down a lot., Lol. This morning it's back up bigger. Still nothing to test. Crazy mare, she still seems quite content, gets shifty fee when resting. She has the best little attitude with all this picture taking, and feeling up.  She sure is a sweet little mare.
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #177 on: January 17, 2017, 03:08:11 PM »
Udder growing as day goes on...
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #178 on: January 17, 2017, 05:07:47 PM »
YEAH!!!
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Re: Precious foaling thread
« Reply #179 on: January 17, 2017, 05:25:11 PM »
Looking Good Holly :)

Apart from wishing this foal safely onto the ground , hope she passes on that great attitude to her foal:)