HCMinis 2021 Foal potential...

[Chanda]

After I last posted, she went back to looking less round.  So, probably not, but we'll keep praying at least a little bit.

[Ryan]

Me too 

[Chanda]

Me too 

Here's hoping.  I'd love one more foal from Che`.

July 14 was one good cover, and July 15 one ok cover; so I guess we start watching more closely about May 15, and hope to see something resembling a baby belly before that.   

[dcwolcott]

Yes, it would be great to see a Che' baby!!

[Chanda]

Yes, it would be great to see a Che' baby!!

Here's the only Che` baby, just so you can have a Che` baby fix while we wait on the "maybe baby", from Baybe and Che`.

[dcwolcott]

"Too cute for web".....is a perfect caption!!  What a little cutie!!

[Chanda]

"Too cute for web".....is a perfect caption!!  What a little cutie!!

LOL!   [The "for web" refers to file size, it was downsized to fit on groups like LB, which was still very active when Dolly was born.]

[Chanda]

Keep crossing your fingers for Baybe.  I'm going to hope, but not hold my breath.  She does seem to be keeping a bit of a belly, but not excessive, so I just don't know.  I know an USd or pee test would be best, but she's not the most cooperative mare, and I can't help but think not likely.    She gets ok hay,  and a vit/min supplement in a carrier of TC senior.

[dcwolcott]

    I'm praying hard!!

[Chanda]

July 14th was my one really good cover on Baybe, so keep crossing your fingers.  She doesn't look overly pregnant, but seems to be keeping more belly than usual as she is shedding her winter coat.
If I entered the numbers right in the foaling calculator, that puts her at hopefully 292 days.    I don't know what is "normal" for her, as she has not had a foal for me; I bought her bred, but that foal did not make it (very twisted cord, but don't recall gestation time frame, and she was likely pasture bred, so minimal information anyway).
June 9 will be 330 days.
Cross your fingers, and I'll keep eyes on her, I don't have a camera, so need to watch for signs and keep a close eye on her.

[dcwolcott]

Fingers crossed and prayers being lifted....

[Silver City Heritage Farm]

   Yeah for me, I'm checking in just in time!  Prayers coming from NC as well.
     I'm glad to see from another thread that your feed and supplement regime has improved calving over last year.  I know you've had difficulties with your hay quality having been so poor compared to years past.
     I'll be waiting with bated breath for Baybe to present us with 'Che's Finally Finale foal soon!

[Chanda]

I sure hope they produce one, but I'm not holding my breath, I don't need to turn blue and pass out.

[Chanda]

I'm probably way off base, but Tilly's "donkey fat" looks different this year, and I thought I felt movement, but it was fleeting, so I really don't know.  Will have to check it out several more times, and see if I feel it again.   No idea on timing, as she and Baybe live with Che` every day; he goes in a stall at night, and they are turned out together during the day; but in 8 years, he's not gotten anything accomplished on his own, so probably just wishful thinking.     
Nothing new to report with Baybe, so probably didn't catch her either; but I'll keep watching.

[dcwolcott]

What a cool idea!  I hope you're right, as it would be something really special for us AND Tilly!!