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Post by ponymum on Jan 16, 2010 9:35:58 GMT
I have only bred 1 foal, and it was 11yrs ago, so im a little hazy, but seem to remember 325 days?  however she was covered twice and maybe we calculated from the 2nd covering, anyway, the foal was born on a sunday afternoon after I calculated it to the monday.....so not bad calculating I would say! |
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Post by holiday on Jan 16, 2010 9:45:03 GMT
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Post by sarahp on Jan 16, 2010 11:06:28 GMT
It is entirely possible for mares to come in season and be covered, then apparently come in season again and be covered for another season - but hold to the first one, I had one mare who did it every time!
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Post by rja on Jan 16, 2010 20:22:49 GMT
Thanks auntycath links very good, WOW its the size of a lamb, and has whiskers!!! seriously very good info, THANKS
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Post by holiday on Jan 16, 2010 21:41:22 GMT
Though you might like to see this link of photos of Dennis being born (the bay colt in the right of my signature) We have all of our mares under cameras so it is very rare we miss them foaling, although sometimes they have sneaked them out lol!!!!!! www.bathleyhillfarmlivery.com/dennisbirth.htm |
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Post by shadylady on Jan 19, 2010 19:14:38 GMT
Go forward one year from first day of covering then work back 25 days. Makes your foal due from about 30th April 2010 onwards. Make sure you start looking for signs of foaling a bit earlier than this as date is obviously just a guide. Hope all goes well. I was going to say I always work on 340 days - I think thats the same!!! Mine was born 340 days on the dot from last day of covering so I always go off that but I don't think you'll ever be accurate as they come when they are ready ;D |
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however she was covered twice and maybe we calculated from the 2nd covering, anyway, the foal was born on a sunday afternoon after I calculated it to the monday.....so not bad calculating I would say!
