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Post by horseshoee on May 11, 2010 17:14:49 GMT
My mare waxed up yesterday. And this morning it was gone. Any ideas? thanks xx
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Post by holiday on May 11, 2010 17:16:21 GMT
They can knock the wax off but keep a close eye on her as I would assume she is close to foaling if the wax was like candle wax.
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Post by horseshoee on May 11, 2010 18:48:07 GMT
They can knock the wax off but keep a close eye on her as I would assume she is close to foaling if the wax was like candle wax. I sure hope so, she is 10 days late. And I'm sick of waiting! Lol. I just want it to be born! But I its better for it to be born late than too early. x |
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Post by holiday on May 12, 2010 7:06:46 GMT
Dont joke mine is now on nearly 6 weeks late!!!!!!!!
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Post by vjc on May 12, 2010 10:12:28 GMT
It is not unusual for them to do this, but like holiday has said just keep a close eye on her (although i am sure you are anyway ;D) some mares get just little beads of wax that can fall off then go on to develop huge waxy droplets that adhere more firmly. Best of luck  |
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Post by horseshoee on May 12, 2010 20:22:26 GMT
Well the wax is back now and is really thick now. I'm so exited!!!  |
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Post by owl on May 12, 2010 21:30:52 GMT
anytime then |
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Post by vjc on May 13, 2010 15:58:07 GMT
Any news yet!!! cannot be long now! |
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Post by horseshoee on May 13, 2010 16:58:09 GMT
This I went and checked on her and the wax has seem to of disapeared again for some strange reason. :/ very odd. really disapointing  |
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Post by vjc on May 13, 2010 20:33:16 GMT
Naughty naughty mare!!! ;D sometimes the wax can drop off when they leak pre foaling milk, are there any signs of dried milk or sticky hair on her lower hind legs??
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Post by Guestless on May 13, 2010 21:05:59 GMT
This I went and checked on her and the wax has seem to of disapeared again for some strange reason. :/ very odd. really disapointing Is someone checking on her through the night? If she was mine, I would likely have to stay at the yard just in case she was ready to go. Unfortunately they are not all textbook and if something unusual happens, I would want to err on the side of caution  Hope she doesn't keep you waiting too long. Holiday - I feel for you....my mare is 2 weeks late and that's bad enough!  |
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Post by pattendown on May 13, 2010 21:12:01 GMT
id say she will foal tonight good luck but my mare had wax and then run milk for 9 days and my dads 18 days not to frighten you
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Post by bonnieheather on May 13, 2010 21:27:01 GMT
Holiday, what has the vet said to 6 weeks late?? You must be besides yourself......
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Post by vjc on May 13, 2010 21:31:06 GMT
Oh the joys of breeding ;D all i keep telling myself when i am waiting for a foal to be born is that the mare has carried it for all those months so the least i can do is lose a few nights sleep to be there if she needs me. Sounds easy i know  but it is much better to have bags under your eyes and aching bones than risk losing a precious foal or even your mare! Best of luck, here`s hoping she foals tonight for you! |
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Post by horseshoee on May 14, 2010 15:43:09 GMT
the wax has come back come now!!!!! Wish my mare would stop giving mixed signal s!! haha. But I guess it shouldn't be long now!!! exited!!!
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Post by pattendown on May 14, 2010 17:47:38 GMT
a typical gestation is from 325 to 365 days the record was 401 days my mare went 399 days i think she was after the record and had a healthy filly her legs were a little straight though
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Post by vjc on May 14, 2010 19:26:44 GMT
Wow that was a long gestation!!! bet the mare was relieved after that birth!! as of course you were ;D And a healthy filly! which knocks the theory about colts taking longer than fillies right on the head |
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Post by horseshoee on May 16, 2010 16:52:19 GMT
My mare loves keeping me on my toes! For the last two nights. (Were been watching from camera to her stable) and she keeps lying down and kept getting back again for two night on the trot!! Wish she make up her mind!
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Post by norwalk on May 16, 2010 23:34:06 GMT
Mine@s waxed and waned too! Not due for 2 weeks, but waxed last week with no bag (panic!) ... Now getting small bag , but more evening bag than rucksack(!). ....  |
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Post by topdog on May 20, 2010 6:01:49 GMT
Any More News?
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Post by horseshoee on May 21, 2010 18:33:29 GMT
Today at 10am my mare kept lying down and getting back up again. We kept a close eye her since, then she kicking and stamping her feet and standing in the corner and walking around in circles. Now she is lying down out and looking abit anxious. and now she bagged up now and milk droplets on her udders. Hopefully night will be the night!! fingers crossed!
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Post by heathers on May 21, 2010 18:52:18 GMT
sounds promising
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Post by vjc on May 21, 2010 20:21:26 GMT
Very exciting!!!! sounds like she is on the job for real now |
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Post by horseshoee on May 21, 2010 20:53:07 GMT
Just been to see her and she seems fine and happy with herself. but she has had very lose poos but she is still eating fine. But got a feeling tonight won't be the night.
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Post by pattendown on May 21, 2010 21:40:06 GMT
my girls right up till their water went
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Post by Guestless on May 21, 2010 22:10:54 GMT
I would think if she has milk droplets on her teats then tonight could very well be the night - hope so to end your waiting If it's not tonight, then make sure foalie has an IgG test just in case mum is losing colostrum - the foal I have posted pics of has had a plasma infusion as he was borderline and my mare dripping milk for a few hours. |
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Post by holiday on May 22, 2010 8:38:44 GMT
Holiday, what has the vet said to 6 weeks late?? You must be besides yourself...... We got our foal at 386 days, he is healthy and alive however was slightly slow getting about but was up and running well in a couple of days. The vet was quite concerned and said a late foal can be as bad as an early foal so I was to keep a real close eye on him when he arrived. However apart from wobbly legs which will come with management he is fit healthy and absolutely fabulous!!! Our vet checked him at a week old, as I took the mare for scanning due to her being so late I want to try and cover on foal heat, he was happy the mares uterus was good and she would be fine to go ahead with a covering, and was really pleased with him. I hope Guestless you have a safe arrival this morning!!!!!! |
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Post by Milliesmum on May 22, 2010 8:54:31 GMT
Guestless's baby is here, there are pics of him in picture post I think!
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Post by sparkle on May 25, 2010 8:21:38 GMT
Have you got a foal yet???
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but it is much better to have bags under your eyes and aching bones than risk losing a precious foal or even your mare! Best of luck, here`s hoping she foals tonight for you! 
