babsr
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Post by babsr on Jul 26, 2010 18:39:26 GMT
Well, from my own experience, the milk that drips/runs before birth is quite different from the first milk produced immediately after foaling. I say this, as I have always drawn a cup of milk from the mare (this milk is really thick and very sticky) and fed it to the foal before they get up.....they quite happily slurp it up. I find doing this has two advantages 1) it relieves the tension on the mares bag and makes the teats easier for the foal to grasp 2) That first feed really motivates the foal and having tasted and smelled the milk...they very quickly locate the milk bar once standing Certainly in the case of twins, it is best to have a vet run tests to ensure they have received sufficient colostrum....A foal needs at least 16 ozs colostrum in the first two hours of birth and if foal is suckling well, it is very likely it will have ingested a sufficient amount (up to 30oz in first eight/12 hours) of IgG colostrum to protect them from infection until their own immune system is able to build antbodies. Large studs probably obtain an Equine Colostrometer or Clinical Refractometer to measure the specific gravity of the colostrum in the Mares milk. Far too technical for me!! Well after all that ..........really looking forward to the big event as excited as when my mare foaled her twins Babs www.SunrayAngloArabianStud.co.uk |
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Post by pattendown on Jul 26, 2010 18:40:36 GMT
im sure i would be grey by now if it were me ,i think your holding up really well ,and it would be lovely for her to foal today my mare was running milk for 9 days and foalie had enough colousterum but with twins its advisable to get them tested good luck
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Post by 28jen28 on Jul 26, 2010 18:52:00 GMT
i've not checked this for a few days and came on to see 5 extra pages of posts so thought they had arrived. really hope they arrive soon for you, you must be living on auto pilot now.
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Post by dreamchaser on Jul 26, 2010 19:54:21 GMT
Ohh i was so hoping she would of had them by now, i bet you are exhausted!! Sending be born vibes your way! Hope they arriave very safely, very soon!
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Post by Country Bumpkin on Jul 26, 2010 20:16:47 GMT
I am sure that Another deal has a very good vet on standby. I have ever milked my mares out when they have foaled as I like to interfere as little as possible, and let nature take it cours.
Hopefully when the time comes that it will all happen so quickly and it will all slot into place.
Thank goodness she has held on to them until now and given them a better chance in life.
Valentine must know something that we don't !!!
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Post by stormyskies on Jul 26, 2010 20:53:20 GMT
Good luck hun x What are we all going to do once she has foaled?  ? |
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Post by Country Bumpkin on Jul 26, 2010 20:57:38 GMT
I must not keep coming back here  I must not keep coming back here I must not keep coming back here I must not keep coming back here I must not keep coming back here I must not keep coming back here |
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kayjayem
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Post by kayjayem on Jul 26, 2010 21:07:32 GMT
This thread has been read over 13000 times! That Miss Valentine is really courting publicity now, has she got Max Clifford on side? Seriously though I really hope for your sake she pops them out immediately if not sooner.
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Post by Springclassic on Jul 26, 2010 21:12:11 GMT
Im back again for the third time today...i hope when i log on in the morning they are both here safe and sound
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Post by Country Bumpkin on Jul 26, 2010 21:12:58 GMT
Do you think another deal is busy with something  as she has not been on here recently? |
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Post by bonnieheather on Jul 26, 2010 21:15:13 GMT
Fingers crossed!!! ;-)
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Post by daizylindsay on Jul 26, 2010 21:22:56 GMT
Lol country bumpkin you are as bad as me. I think I am addicted to HG especially now I can access it with my iPhone - reckon I have checked here about 50 times today!
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Post by becki2810 on Jul 26, 2010 21:32:52 GMT
I was sure would have some news when i logged on but still nothing ,aargh!! off to bed and fingers crossed for the safe arrival of the twins tonight x
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Post by witchunter95 on Jul 26, 2010 21:42:05 GMT
I hardly ever come on here and post, just tend to read, but it has become compulsive reading every night now, and I cant wait to read about the twins entry into the world ;D dont know how your holding up, your mare sounds a very clever girlie to be baking them as long as she is  |
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Post by lisa on Jul 26, 2010 21:46:44 GMT
i cant stop reading this thread havent logged off it all evening just keep pressing refesh ! good luck another deal cant wait to see photos
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Post by hatman on Jul 26, 2010 22:03:57 GMT
My little girl would not go to bed until i had checked if the mummy horse had had her babies. bless she is only 5 and hooked on HG. Come on pony are you trying to get the record for the longest thread. Hope all goes well maybe tonight!
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Post by hairys on Jul 26, 2010 22:19:25 GMT
Come on babies!!!
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Post by flicker on Jul 26, 2010 22:31:20 GMT
omg even im keep coming back to check !
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Post by anotherdeal1 on Jul 26, 2010 22:40:06 GMT
I have news she went straight down in the stable when I brought her in and gave birth to a beautiful filly then gave birth to a very small colt who unfortunately didn't survive he did try to breathe but it just wasn't meant to be so LP she waited until 9.10 when we had let our balloon off and promptly popped out miss tabitha valentine. Please nobody be sad we have a very healthy baby and the other one didn't suffer vet thinks that ones lungs just weren't developed enough.
Anyway I'm off to bed speak to you all in the morning xxxxx
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Post by Milliesmum on Jul 26, 2010 22:43:27 GMT
Congrats, glad that mare and filly are well, sad about the little one but sounds like it wasn't to be. And hoping you might be able to catch up on some sleep sometime soon. xxx
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Post by flicker on Jul 26, 2010 22:43:41 GMT
congratulations. glad your mare ok.
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Post by daizylindsay on Jul 26, 2010 22:44:29 GMT
Awww what an emotional few weeks this has been!
Great news about the filly foal let's hope she is strong and we will all enjoy reading about her and seeing pics!
Sad about the colt but there was nothing you could have done I'm sure Jamie will look after him in heaven x x x
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siany
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Post by siany on Jul 26, 2010 22:53:19 GMT
Ahh, what an emotional rollercoaster for you! Get some well earned rest now and enjoy your filly x
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Post by oberchis on Jul 26, 2010 22:54:50 GMT
Finally x so glad mum and filly doing well x enjoy your sleep you definitely deserve it x
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Post by kayjayem on Jul 26, 2010 22:56:17 GMT
Oh that's fantastic news! Sad about the little boy but if he wasn't fully developed no-one could have done anything for him. Welcome miss Tabitha Valentine - what kept you so long? Congratulations Anotherdeal, have a great nights sleep!! |
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Post by kel1 on Jul 26, 2010 22:57:45 GMT
glad mum and fill doin ok hun,, very sorry about colt and like everyone else lookin forward to seein some pics xx enjoy your rest xx
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Post by hatman on Jul 26, 2010 23:04:28 GMT
Well done hope mum and baby doing well.Im sure Jamie will take good care of your little colt did you name him. RIP little foal. Have a good nights sleep. Its been a very emotional day for every one. Give your little mare a huggle from us in Cornwall.
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Post by topcob on Jul 26, 2010 23:05:59 GMT
That must be a huge relief for you that your mare is fine and has one healthy twin. Well done for all your care. Sleep well
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Post by witchunter95 on Jul 26, 2010 23:16:29 GMT
congrats on your mare and filly, RIP little colt it wasnt meant to be  glad you get to have some sleep now Piccys please as soon as youre awake enough  |
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Post by pattendown on Jul 26, 2010 23:46:49 GMT
phew finally it is very sad about the colt but at least there is good news as 1 survived congrates
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as she has not been on here recently?
