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Post by rja on Apr 3, 2010 20:49:34 GMT
Our mare is in at the moment due to pregnancy induced laminitis!!, her box is approx 14 x 10, she has had one foal previously, and so is not a first time mum, but that was a while ago, do you think the box will be big enough, as dont really have access to a bigger one? Also once foal is born, ( but not straight away) do people think it would be safe to turn her out in paddock with her mare friend that she is normally out with, but who is quite possesive of the mare that is in foal at the moment? (Hope that all makes sense) Thanks!
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kayjayem
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Post by kayjayem on Apr 3, 2010 21:13:38 GMT
In my opinion that is small for a foaling box but you don't say how big the mare is. It may be ok for a small 12hh ish mare but weather permitting I think I may be inclined to foal her outside in a small paddock(on her own). I would also be a bit dubious of putting her out with a possesive "friend" in case the foal get's caught in the cross fire.
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Post by rja on Apr 3, 2010 21:18:55 GMT
She is a section d, but cannot foal outside as she is confined to stable due to laminitis!
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Post by holiday on Apr 4, 2010 3:14:00 GMT
I personally would like the box to be slightly wider but im sure she will be fine, especially as she is not a maiden mare so therefore has an idea what is happening, mares are careful with their babies and as long as she can turn round safely which im sure she can I dont think you will have a problem. In an ideal world we would all love to have huge stables but its not always possible, im lucky as ours are 14 x 15 but have safely foaled smaller mares in 12 x 12.
I personally dont turn mares out with mares and foals, unless older brood mares who I can trust completely not to hurt the foals or try and "pinch" the foals, and this is only when a couple of our old mares run together and are both in foal so not to stress them once one foals down. If you are able I would keep them separate, but do take huge care if there is no other way and make sure baby is up and running well and a few weeks old so as to get out of the way if there is a fall out!!!!
You will probably find once your mare has her foal at foot the lammi will be much easier managed as she will keep feeding baby rather than herself!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!
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Post by rja on Apr 5, 2010 19:03:29 GMT
Thanks holiday, have properly measured stable today and it is in fact bigger than i thought, it is 17x12 so i was way out!!! thanks for your advice re turning out, will hopefully keep apart for a while, but a bit more difficult when at a DIY livery yard!!!
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Post by holiday on Apr 5, 2010 22:01:58 GMT
Plenty of room she will be fine!!!!! I can understand where you are coming from re turn out, can you run them side by side for a while so other mare can get used to the baby?
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Post by rja on Apr 6, 2010 9:17:31 GMT
Hi Holiday, yes have spoken to yard manager again, and even though she thinks they will be fine, has agreed for a short period of time for the other mare to go in next door paddock so they get used to each other! Just cant wait for foal to be born now, and thats its ok!!
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Post by holiday on Apr 6, 2010 9:34:18 GMT
Fantastic im so pleased YO has agreed as it will be much less worry until baby is up and running well! Look forward to hearing about your successful foaling!!!!! Good luck!!!!
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Post by rja on Apr 6, 2010 9:48:31 GMT
Thanks, getting excited now! will let you know what happens!!
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