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Title: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on August 07, 2016, 08:23:33 PM: Precious, varnish appy mare, has had 1 foal,in foal to Legacy our Leopard Stallion, both around 32 inches tall.
Not sure when she is due so going to keep eye on her. ( Don't you love no breed dates!!)
She has the start of an udder but doesn't look very far along.
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Post by: Holly on August 07, 2016, 09:20:18 PM: And a pic from behind too
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Post by: dcwolcott on August 08, 2016, 06:17:57 AM: Thanks for the pictures!!

They're a good beginning for watching!
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Post by: Ryan on August 08, 2016, 06:35:48 PM: Looking forward to watching her progress :)
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Post by: Holly on August 09, 2016, 01:03:31 PM: I feel like the udder thing is from being overweight. I sat with her this morning and waited and waited , never felt movement. I am going to order a wee foal 120. It wont give me an exact breeding date but at least i will know if shes bred!
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Post by: dcwolcott on August 09, 2016, 09:38:14 PM: We'll be waiting to hear, and crossing our fingers in the mean time!
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Post by: Holly on August 09, 2016, 11:40:12 PM: I had a P Test left over and it said positive. so we will see when I get the 120
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Post by: Ryan on August 09, 2016, 11:41:32 PM: Fingers crossed Holly :)
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Post by: Rocklone on August 11, 2016, 02:18:02 AM: I can't see the pictures great, but from what I can see she's not overweight enough to cause big udders really. I think most of the weight would be in front of the udder in a fatty pad not the actual udder. My guess is she is just an early blossomer lol
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Post by: Holly on August 11, 2016, 09:59:00 AM: In person you can tell she is pretty chunky, her crest is to big and her ribs are hard to feel.... She is just like my Kate, a hoover loves to eat, and wonders why everyone else is running...LOL!
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Post by: Holly on August 16, 2016, 08:51:15 PM: Second PTest also confirms pregnancy in Breeze.
No udder changes.
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Post by: Lnight89 on August 16, 2016, 09:18:18 PM: Awesome!
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Post by: Holly on August 16, 2016, 09:25:56 PM: I am excited my very first appy foal!
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Post by: Ryan on August 16, 2016, 09:41:42 PM: Great news Holly and we are equally as happy for you, for your first appy foal :)
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Post by: dcwolcott on August 16, 2016, 09:44:51 PM: And BOY am I happy. I LOVE SPOTS!!!!
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Post by: Lnight89 on August 17, 2016, 01:40:57 PM: Quote from: Holly on August 16, 2016, 09:25:56 PM
I am excited my very first appy foal!

Appys are the best <3
Title: Re: Breeze foaling thread
Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on August 17, 2016, 03:53:14 PM: I must admit, were I to be a breeder, I'd be producing appys too. I've always loved them, since I first met real Nez Perce Appaloosas on the reservations downriver from us in Idaho. Even today, they cherish the breed they almost lost to annihilation by cavalry troops.
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Post by: Lnight89 on August 17, 2016, 05:21:22 PM: I was actually looking at appy studs today.... husband doesn't think we NEED to buy one haha but there were two really beautiful ones only a 4 hours dive from me :p
Title: Re: Breeze foaling thread
Post by: Holly on August 17, 2016, 06:01:50 PM: I just hope and pray I can get the paperwork in time
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on August 29, 2016, 10:54:33 AM: Well Precious should be 160-175 days.
I still havent felt anything move, 2 positive P tests from Emlabs, just not sure how reliable those tests are yet...
Anyway whats yalls thoughts, new pictures...
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Post by: dcwolcott on August 29, 2016, 05:16:10 PM: She's looking a bit lopsided on the left -- being bigger than the right side, so crossing my fingers that this is a GO !!!!!
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Post by: Lnight89 on August 29, 2016, 06:04:24 PM: Looking great !
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Post by: Holly on August 30, 2016, 12:25:35 PM: I sure hope so, If not its ok, As I have just gotten all my ducks in a row to register them.
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Post by: Holly on September 01, 2016, 09:59:41 AM: Reg papers sent in, got some cute pics!
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Post by: dcwolcott on September 01, 2016, 06:26:18 PM: Awe!!!
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Post by: Holly on September 11, 2016, 07:50:03 PM: She has a little baby bump now :)
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Post by: dcwolcott on September 12, 2016, 05:54:06 AM: Yeah!
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Post by: Ryan on September 12, 2016, 06:56:56 PM: Shes looking good :)
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Post by: Lnight89 on September 13, 2016, 08:51:47 PM: !<3
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Post by: Holly on October 01, 2016, 09:24:03 PM: 153-209 days...
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Post by: Rocklone on October 02, 2016, 04:15:47 AM: Looking good!
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Post by: dcwolcott on October 02, 2016, 06:07:47 PM: She is so pretty, and looking nicely "full" !!
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Post by: Holly on October 05, 2016, 02:12:15 PM: I felt her foal kick several times today!!! Woo Hoo makes me super happy!
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Post by: Ryan on October 05, 2016, 07:08:49 PM: Whoo hoo Holly, Im very excited for you :)
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Post by: dcwolcott on October 06, 2016, 12:04:34 AM: YEAH!!!!! That's great news!!
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Post by: Anna on October 06, 2016, 05:50:43 AM: Brilliant news!!
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Post by: Holly on October 19, 2016, 05:37:40 PM: She's getting big fast now!!😃
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Post by: Ryan on October 19, 2016, 06:25:56 PM: She sure is :)

She looks great :)
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Post by: Rocklone on October 20, 2016, 03:18:37 AM: Oh wow look at that!
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Post by: Holly on October 20, 2016, 09:16:40 AM: Almost 230 days!
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Post by: dcwolcott on October 20, 2016, 04:23:20 PM: She's looking fabulous!! How exciting as the days go by.......
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Post by: Holly on October 23, 2016, 07:00:09 PM: I am thankful the holidays are coming up, it will keep me busy til foal watch starts!
I am so excited to have a mini foal again, I can hardly stand the wait!!
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on October 30, 2016, 09:00:32 AM: If I'm understanding your dates correctly, she's due late Jan-early Feb? I know you said earlier you had no breeding dates. I forget what part of the world you're in. Is that late winter for you? Brrrrr for the baby if it is! LOL And an even BIGGER brrrrrrrrr for you on foal watch!!
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on October 31, 2016, 02:42:25 PM: I dont have an exact due date because I didnt breed her, she was bred at a friends place, they were put together 3/6/16, she remembers they bred soon after so that is the earliest date I have for her. She could have been covered a week or 2 later. Given how she is progressing I dont think its much later than that.
Yes Jan- Feb at earliest, I am in Texas so not cold like most have to deal with But down right freezing for us :P
I am prepared though, with foal blankets, heat lights ( if needed, the kind that hang so not dangerous for barn use) and lots of thick bedding. Got a make shift hallway on the barn so that will help this winter.
My welsh mare used to foal in Feb, so I am pretty good at dealing with early foalings, though I would much prefer March ? April foalings!!
This season I should also have a June and July foaling, which to me is worse because its just so darn hot here.
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: dcwolcott on November 06, 2016, 11:45:56 AM: Here in Florida I always bred for March/April/early May foals, too. The heat in the summer was just so much! Had a few early babies, and also used deep bedding a heat lamps when necessary.
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Suebe on November 06, 2016, 12:07:40 PM: Have you had good luck with the p-test? I bought 20 just to see how they worked and every single one turned the pregnant green blue color, even my 100% open mares.
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Post by: Suebe on November 06, 2016, 12:09:03 PM: Gosh is your little mare cute!!!
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Post by: dcwolcott on November 06, 2016, 05:12:21 PM: Which test was it that you purchased? Doesn't sound very good!
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Post by: Holly on November 06, 2016, 08:54:01 PM: I've not had any problems using the p tests, and this season of testings on the mares have been 100% accurate, so far anyway.
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Post by: Suebe on November 06, 2016, 09:38:03 PM: It was that P-test it's called. Mainly used on cattle I believe but everyone was trying it on minis here. There's a photo of the test at the beginning thread and I wondered iif you all decided yay or nay on the test. Didn't work out for me...
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Post by: dcwolcott on November 06, 2016, 09:53:05 PM: That's what I was thinking it was, since I remembered that people were going to try a new test. So, we have one that is a vote for "no" if it was testing open mares as pregnant. And one vote for a yes.

Anyone else try it? What results did someone else get?
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on November 07, 2016, 06:17:58 AM: Yes it's the p test. So far a friend and I have gotten high % of accuracy, with one false neg( tested early) and 1 false positive. All my tests this season have been 100% accurate( to date)
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on November 13, 2016, 08:04:35 PM: 250 days :)
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Post by: dcwolcott on November 13, 2016, 11:43:59 PM: Looking great!
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Post by: Ryan on November 14, 2016, 05:46:08 PM: Excited to see what she has been preparing for you Holly :)
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Post by: Holly on November 23, 2016, 07:52:38 PM: Day 262 ( approx)

Getting bigger, baby bump still changes shape. but hangs low all the time now. No udder changes. I am getting excited! One month left til foal watch!
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Post by: Rocklone on November 23, 2016, 08:20:01 PM: My "p-Test" looks different, but im now worried it is incorrect :/ I suppose ill find out when i have charm scanned lol wont be long.. maybe next week cause meadows due vacc
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Post by: Ryan on November 23, 2016, 09:11:10 PM: Shes looking good Holly :)

the way the year is flying , foal watch will be here before you know it ;D
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Post by: dcwolcott on November 24, 2016, 07:31:04 AM: She's looking fabulous! Just perfect! I'm so excited for you.....and us!
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Post by: Holly on December 08, 2016, 08:04:55 PM: New pictures almost 280 days!
Udder still tiny, swollen just a bit. Little bit of relaxation in the tail head but no other changes.
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Post by: Ryan on December 08, 2016, 09:23:08 PM: Sounds like a good start to me Holly :)
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Post by: Holly on December 11, 2016, 06:09:12 PM: Thank you. She is 280 days today and udder is still up a bit in the mornings. She has started sleeping a lot more at night, moving a lot slower and starting to look miserable. Thankfully just as sweet as always.
I am really looking forward to seeing this little foal!
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Post by: dcwolcott on December 11, 2016, 08:56:31 PM: WE ARE TOO!!!!!!!!! Can't wait!!
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Post by: Suebe on December 12, 2016, 01:35:36 PM: How exciting! Can't wait to see this baby :))
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Post by: Ryan on December 12, 2016, 05:22:13 PM: Me too :)
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Post by: Holly on December 13, 2016, 08:59:07 AM: This morning Precious has made some changes. Her udder was fuller. However what surprised me is that her tail head area is noticeably softer and sunk in. Her vulva is more relaxed too.
I am keeping her on camera at night as I've noticed her demeanor has changed.
She is almost 285 days. I could be wrong as I've not foaled her out before, but her body seems closer to foaling than what her udder is clueing me in on...
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Post by: Ryan on December 13, 2016, 04:59:01 PM: Cant wait Holly for this little one :)

This will be a little ray of sunshine at the end of such a sad time for you lately.
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Post by: dcwolcott on December 14, 2016, 06:03:32 AM: VERY exciting! Praying for a smooth and uneventful delivery of a healthy little one !! ;pray ;pray
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Post by: HarmonyMeadows on December 14, 2016, 04:11:52 PM: Go Precious!! Can't wait to see her baby! So happy for you Holly!!
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Post by: Holly on December 15, 2016, 09:45:48 AM: Well she has slowed down, lol no changes at all!
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Post by: dcwolcott on December 15, 2016, 04:31:12 PM: Remember, they can be a bit tricky, and just when you think they've slowed down -- they really just planned to have you give up and leave so they can drop that baby!!

Keep us posted, and pictures are appreciated!
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on December 15, 2016, 06:31:31 PM: Diane, your right! She sure could at any time!
And I am going by the date they were first put together, as I dont have breeding date from previous owner. That date was March 3 2016. So she could be 187 days today.
Took new pics this evening, baby low but she is still lopsided and wide.Udder barely there.
I dont even know if she bred right away or a month later. So I am just watching.

What are yalls thoughts? First 2 pics today, last pic a week ago.
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Post by: dcwolcott on December 15, 2016, 06:43:28 PM: Thank goodness she's still wide, I would be more nervous if baby had lined up. But she definitely has a "V" started and her tummy looks like it's moving forward of center. So, I'm wondering. Do you know her history about carry dates?

Was she with the stallion at the other farm? Udders don't really mean much to me, since they can fill an udder at foaling, but they are nice to look at if they start one. LOL

Any personality changes?

I'd be watching for her pushing her butt against things, rolling as a hint she's trying to line up baby, etc. If she was with the stallion at the other farm, she may be further along than you think. She's definitely worth watching closely.

What do you think, Anna?
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Post by: Ryan on December 15, 2016, 08:47:20 PM: Agree , i still think she looks lopsided but you know her better than we all do, so Id agree to keep a close eye on her.

Gee she has such a sweet face , I can understand why she is named "Precious" :)
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Post by: Holly on December 15, 2016, 09:01:58 PM: All I know was that she was put with the stallion at the other farm on March 3rd, so that is the earliest she could have bred.
Yes she has had some personality changes, she is laying down more at night, and has started standing in a new part of her stall with Bum against the wall. Sometimes she will stand with head in corner. She isnt able to eat quite as much hay as she was before during the nighttime. She has done some rolling in her stall as the evidence is on her fur in the morning :)
I only know she has had 2 foals before. Both fillies. Both appaloosa. I have no idea how long her previous pregnancies went.
Her vulva doesnt seem ready, but her tail head area is relaxing. I do check her udder am & pm but its not much to look at.
I do have her on camera at night now :)
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Post by: Anna on December 16, 2016, 05:56:27 AM: She's a bit difficult to read isn't she? Her body shape and mood would say that she's ahead of her earliest possible foaling dates, but her udder in that last picture looks quite normal for a mare with two previous foalings. Maybe the foal is lying a bit awkwardly and therefore making her feel a bit miz at the moment. But as we are soon to be at the end of December and she could foal around the end of january to her early March dates (Feb being a short month), showing a little movement in her udder from now on could be correct (if she was following the 'book'!!). I dont think you can do more than give her the freedom to exercise and roll if necessary and to keep an eye on her Holly. Will be watching this space with great interest!
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Post by: dcwolcott on December 16, 2016, 05:58:12 AM: Thanks Anna!!!

Okay, we'll just watch with you. And lopsided is good. So we wait! Sometimes these mares are so confusing. We've got a ways to go by dates, so just keep us posted!
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Post by: Holly on December 16, 2016, 08:31:40 AM: Thanks yall...!
I keep feeling like she is closer than her body is telling me, but that could be because everything but her udder is gearing up.
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Post by: dcwolcott on December 16, 2016, 07:31:51 PM: That's why to me growing an udder is a nicety, but not a requisite. Some just fill at foaling, which makes the wait very confusing! LOL
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on December 17, 2016, 03:20:59 PM: yes it does. Her udder was puffier this morning. She doesnt seem to look any different otherwise.
Were fixing to get a cold snap, so I am busy getting barn ready. Freezing temps in Texas is terrible news!!
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Post by: Suebe on December 17, 2016, 11:56:12 PM: Quote from: Holly on December 17, 2016, 03:20:59 PM
yes it does. Her udder was puffier this morning. She doesnt seem to look any different otherwise.
Were fixing to get a cold snap, so I am busy getting barn ready. Freezing temps in Texas is terrible news!!

Holly and everyone how do you handle the cold with a new baby? Ours is also coming during the cold, anywhere from 32-40 (F)degrees. I feel like the second it's out I want to jump in the stall towel it off and throw the blanket on but I also understand the importance of mom and baby bonding for a bit, they always lick their babies which starts that of course. What do you plan on doing and do you have any advice? I'd love to hear from anyone this is my first cold weather babe
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Post by: Holly on December 18, 2016, 10:51:19 AM: Holly and everyone how do you handle the cold with a new baby? Ours is also coming during the cold, anywhere from 32-40 (F)degrees. I feel like the second it's out I want to jump in the stall towel it off and throw the blanket on but I also understand the importance of mom and baby bonding for a bit, they always lick their babies which starts that of course. What do you plan on doing and do you have any advice? I'd love to hear from anyone this is my first cold weather babe
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I ALWAYS jump right in, help dry off foal, i stay in stall for hours, not interfering, but helping as needed. None of my mares have ever been bothered by this , and none have never not bonded with their foal.
I have a blanket ready for Precious foal and my stack of foaling towels.
I also provide deep bedding, draft free area to foal in. Course the barn camera, and milk testing , so far ive never missed a foaling. ( And pray I never do!!)
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on December 18, 2016, 12:18:16 PM: We've got a wee bit more progress this morning.
Wee!
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Post by: Holly on December 21, 2016, 03:49:10 PM: so for the past few days Precious has had a tiny udder started, but I am noticing it is starting to stay up during the day instead of going back to flaps. I hope this means she will start really building an udder.
I think but cant really tell if her belly is moving forward of center.

On a side note to Suebe in the first udder pic you can see she has some crusty stuff on the ends of her teat, thats just normal sloughing ( or so I call it) And may be able to help you see the difference in what is going on with your momma to be!
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Post by: dcwolcott on December 21, 2016, 09:17:37 PM: Looks like she's "centered" so watch her closely as baby will start moving forward of center. At that point, a picture from the back will help to show that baby is lined up properly! She is looking great !
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Post by: Holly on December 21, 2016, 10:01:35 PM: She is still pretty wide. Tail head relaxing more, so is vulva.
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Post by: dcwolcott on December 22, 2016, 05:58:56 AM: Looking good!!!
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Post by: Holly on December 23, 2016, 06:26:58 PM: Her udder is up a tiny bit more. Her shape has changed from behind a little bit. Still wide but the width has dropped lower.
First pic Dec 18 second was Dec 22
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Post by: Rocklone on December 23, 2016, 06:36:49 PM: Keep it up precious, you're doing great!
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Post by: dcwolcott on December 23, 2016, 09:09:11 PM: Doing just perfectly!!
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Post by: Holly on December 25, 2016, 09:42:32 PM: Merry Christmas! Dec25th is 297 days, Precious did a lot of rolling last night, and started to wall press.
Wanted to share pictures to see if y'all see the change I see!First pic is from Dec 21st, Second is Dec 25.
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Suebe on December 26, 2016, 01:38:40 AM: You're getting so close! My mini delivered at huge healthy filly 306 days. It seems mini babes don't have to always bake as long as standard size horses?! Can't wait to see what in there!!!
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Post by: Anna on December 26, 2016, 04:21:10 AM: She's looking great Holly, and it doesn't looks as though it will be long now. I'm off to Sussex today to spend a few days with the family - when I return I hope to see two new babies! Good luck and safe foaling to Precious and Pandora. :)
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Post by: Holly on December 26, 2016, 11:15:00 AM: This mornings pictures. Body shape still looks closer than udder or vulva.
I felt foal kick in the tail head area, very exciting.
Hope udder fills before she foals, so I have milk testing to help me determine foaling!
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Post by: Rocklone on December 26, 2016, 02:35:10 PM: ooooo its only days now!! Maybe hours! Safe delivery little one :)
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Post by: dcwolcott on December 26, 2016, 03:44:55 PM: So excited!! I was with family the last few days, and only got to check in on my phone, which almost makes it impossible for me to text back since I have such fat fingers -- well fat for phone use.

Praying for a safe and uneventful delivery, and can't wait to see this little one!
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on December 26, 2016, 07:07:48 PM: Well spent the day helping my folks clean up their yard. Put ponies up for the night, precious udder was back down to flaps.
She is confusing me with her belly shape looking like foal may be positioning. But udder and vulva doing nothing. I know that can't happen quickly, but it never has to my mares so I am feeling torn, wondering if I should be watching her close or not.
Diane, does her belly look forward of center to you? I am going to take more pics and post next barn check.
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Rocklone on December 26, 2016, 09:43:29 PM: It looks VERY forward of center to me and remember charm was a wrinkly vulva, barely bagged up and not even forward of center and she foaled!

This is happening! This is not a drill! :p
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on December 26, 2016, 10:07:29 PM: Rocklone, do you have any pictures of charm close to foaling? Did she have any milk prior to foaling? If not, how soon after?
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Post by: Rocklone on December 26, 2016, 10:45:02 PM: She had liquid for a few weeks before but it creamed up about two nights before but I was still very yellow and thin. She never had a big bag before or after but clearly didn't cause an issue. The biggest bag she had ever was the day after weaning!

Boobs at 312
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/heatcomm/78F5E375-7E62-4FBF-8116-601EC2916BDF_zpsnfgr3gb7.jpg)

Belly
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/heatcomm/11B7409F-51E7-45C8-B964-67D8830F650C_zpsouco3ola.jpg)

Vulva
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/heatcomm/7C47A833-B7B1-4748-8B75-EA79A1145810_zps5pyinnlt.jpg)

Boob juice
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/heatcomm/6C36757A-B978-4E2E-AFE2-7B52DCF4D30B_zpszju7qqk0.jpg)

She foaled at 314.
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on December 26, 2016, 11:04:01 PM: Omg boob juice!! That's so funny!!!
I can't get a drop of milk, and feel like her udder should be much fuller.
The inside of he vulva is almost the Scarlet color, but vulva isn't near relaxed, IMHO, lol she needs to get with he foaling program!
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: dcwolcott on December 27, 2016, 06:04:45 AM: Baby looks forward of center, but not quite lined up yet, as she is still looking pretty wide. I think some rolling will be in order, which she can do pretty quickly.

Keep us posted for sure!
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on December 27, 2016, 05:23:28 PM: It was pretty warm today so I bathed precious, she has been sweaty and sticky. Now she is nice and clean. Figured better get it done before the cold returned. Udder was a bit bigger this am, back down after exercise. Still wide. Keep on waiting, I would like to see her hang on a few more weeks.
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: dcwolcott on December 27, 2016, 09:33:33 PM: With the up and down you may have some time. Just take note when the "down" doesn't happen. You should be almost ready at that point.
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on December 28, 2016, 10:03:28 AM: Well last nights down udder is still down this morning!
Gotta LOVE the mare code!
Which honestly is fine with me because she is at the earliest day 300 she could be, so heres for waiting a few more weeks!
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on December 28, 2016, 10:39:15 AM: I just peeped in on your webcam Holly. She doesn't look as wide today from the camera angle you have. Looked comfortable 10 minutes ago though. Here's a toast for a healthy safely arrived foal. (That I am 100% sure will be foaled no earlier than 1 January 2017. LOL)
Title: Re: Precious foaling thread
Post by: Holly on December 28, 2016, 11:27:50 AM: Thank you! She is out for the day, I expect her to really start making changes soon, I hope!
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Post by: Holly on December 29, 2016, 02:14:43 AM: 9:30pm check udder was growing and was bigger at midnight!
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Post by: paintponylvr on December 29, 2016, 12:18:34 PM: R we getting CLOSE??

Do you think she'll make it to January 1st and be the 1st foal of 2017????

Sounds promising, GO PRECIOUS!
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Post by: Holly on December 29, 2016, 09:39:29 PM: Lol stalled again, udder went back down a bit. She's still undecided on foaling!
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Post by: dcwolcott on December 31, 2016, 11:13:09 AM: Can't be long now!
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Post by: Holly on December 31, 2016, 11:21:13 AM: LOL . No changes in udder or vulva. Back to wide,. I will get new pics soon and share.
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Post by: Suebe on December 31, 2016, 12:16:07 PM: Sounds like she's going to fool you until the end ugh lol!
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Post by: Holly on December 31, 2016, 12:18:41 PM: 12-31-16 :) Day 303 ( approx)
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Post by: paintponylvr on December 31, 2016, 05:50:41 PM: She's looking good! About when is she due again?
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Post by: Holly on December 31, 2016, 05:51:40 PM: Best guess is she is 290-304 days.
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Post by: Holly on January 01, 2017, 03:22:24 PM: I think she will hang on another few weeks at least.
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Post by: Holly on January 02, 2017, 07:56:26 PM: Well I know as soon as I say shes going backwards, udder is much smaller, vulva tight and belly wide, she will progress forward again. So Ive said it and its true, so lets hope she gets back on the ball soon!!
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 03, 2017, 06:22:39 AM: Yes, baby is quite wide! Take a nap! Don't you just love it (not!) when they go back and forth!

Looks like it won't be long -- but time is relative....LOL But in the overall scheme of things, maybe only a couple of weeks or so. She's still got plenty of time, and it takes time to cook SPOTS!
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Post by: Holly on January 03, 2017, 12:52:39 PM: This is true! And with not having an actual last cover date I really dont know exactly how many days she is. I am going by the first day they were put together, and for all I know I could be a month off :)
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Post by: Holly on January 04, 2017, 09:35:16 AM: Precious had an off night last night, she was very uncomfortable and wanted to lie down a lot. She constantly changed positions. She settled down around midnight so I checked and went to bed.
Got up this morning and was happy to see she went shopping from 12-5 am 😂
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 04, 2017, 06:08:51 PM: Poor little momma! I see maid service is being done on her stall, and she is standing quietly! LOL

Good shopping, but looks like she needs another run or two at the grocery, but you just never know!

We'll be watching!
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Post by: Holly on January 04, 2017, 06:34:15 PM: Yes I feel more confident now that she will develop a testable udder before foaling. I hope! Her tail head is really relaxing more. But baby still wide. Vulva doesn't look ready but I am very happy to see changes! Udder a bit fuller last check than this morning.
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on January 04, 2017, 06:50:58 PM: I just checked your cam, and saw there were 3 other "peepers" too! LOL

Good to see she's done some shopping. From the camera angle, look from her rump forward, she certainly has made some changes. Her hips seem to be falling off, and her whole body aura (for lack of a better word) seems to be uncomfortable and ready to foal quicker than I'd thought. At this rate, she may pass Pandora!
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Post by: Holly on January 04, 2017, 08:14:56 PM: I don't know how Pandora is hanging on, I am anxious for an update!
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Post by: Suebe on January 05, 2017, 04:44:20 AM: Oh wow Precious is showing some real changes all of a sudden, she'll probably beat Pandora in this game the way we're going hahahaha! Exciting!
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 05, 2017, 06:17:48 PM: Checking her out on the cam, and she's standing in the same place, enjoying that hay!!

Watching these two girls race, is quite fun!!
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on January 06, 2017, 11:19:30 PM: Precious, we haven't forgotten you! We still check in on the cam, wait for updates with bated breath, and breathe a sigh of relief when we know that all is well.

So, unless Paula at LP Painted Ponys has someone about to drop a foal on the sly we focus on you.
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 07, 2017, 08:00:59 AM: Okay Precious, you're up!!

Cook lots of SPOTS for us, and take whatever time you need, but you KNOW we're anxious to see your new little one, so sooner is good for us!!
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Post by: Holly on January 07, 2017, 10:48:16 AM: I haven't been to barn yet, it's FREEZING outside!! Lol! But as of last night she was holding steady with that same small udder. The cold weather with rain had them in the barn for 2 days, so today they get freedom. But below freezing temps again tonight so everyone will be in early.
Bear and Daisy loved the temperature btw!! Daisy even drug her rug out into the middle of the front yard so she could guard in style! Silly dogs!
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 07, 2017, 11:39:48 AM: Sounds so cute! Good girl, Daisy!! I bet she'll forget her rug once that coat fully comes in!

Keeping watch!!
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Post by: Holly on January 07, 2017, 03:26:39 PM: She was the same this morning... Hope she decides to foal when it's warm again!
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Post by: Ryan on January 07, 2017, 04:15:20 PM: Sorry it's been so cold Holly .

She's holding on so she can put some amazing final touches on to this little one :) ;pray
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on January 07, 2017, 05:29:56 PM: Quote from: Holly on January 07, 2017, 03:26:39 PM
She was the same this morning... Hope she decides to foal when it's warm again!

:o :o :o :o :o :o

OOOHHH NOOOOO HOLLY!! Musn't say THAA-aaaaat!! Then she'll wait 'til, I don't know, late February?? I'm with Diane, hold on a few more days to prepare some really nice spotty spots, then give us an uneventful delivery of an eventful foal.
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Post by: Holly on January 07, 2017, 06:46:49 PM: Course her udder was down quite a bit after being out all day. I am OK with that, I would be stressed if it was when it's this cold!!
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on January 08, 2017, 10:00:21 AM: I see a couple of others were peeking in on her now. She's still wide though, so guess she'll hang on a bit more to paint on some extra spots.

I forget Holly, how long have you had an appaloosa focused breeding program?
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Post by: Holly on January 08, 2017, 02:48:16 PM: This is my first attempt at mini Appaloosas. Do I am excited to see what we get!
Just an update on Precious. Her udder area is shaved so I wonder if that is what's making her shape look off.
She is doing great same little udder, still huge wide and low. Still jello but, vulva tight.
Let's hope she cooking spots!!
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 09, 2017, 06:11:19 AM: She's looking great, and I'm definitely praying for SPOTS!!
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Post by: Suebe on January 09, 2017, 01:19:54 PM: How exciting to wonder what's baking in their! Remind me do you have the sire or know who she was bred to?
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Post by: Ryan on January 09, 2017, 05:38:02 PM: WOW Holly she has changed in the little over two weeks ive been gone :)

Shes looking fantastic :)
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Post by: Holly on January 10, 2017, 01:59:58 PM: Yes I own the sire, he is my little leopard appy.
Precious udder was up this morning, it's a little bit bigger but felt meatier than it's been. The picture doesn't look much different but the size by feel does!
She is also shedding like crazy, where none of the others are. I always noticed that on Kate as foaling got closer.Kate always foaled in jan/Feb too.
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Post by: Rocklone on January 10, 2017, 02:57:18 PM: All good progress :D
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Post by: Ryan on January 10, 2017, 04:52:02 PM: One of our biggies used to shed as she was getting closer to foal. It was a good indication to us that she was getting close as she didnt usually get much of an udder until she foaled.

Gotta take any indications or hints that these sneaky mares give us :)
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Post by: Holly on January 10, 2017, 08:16:25 PM: It's still bigger after turn out all day. I will check again at 9 pm. I love seeing any progress!
Glad to know that others have see the shedding too.
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Post by: Ryan on January 10, 2017, 10:01:01 PM: Sounds promising Holly , Fingers crossed for when Precious decides its time ;pray
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Post by: Holly on January 11, 2017, 04:10:28 PM: Udder about the same today. Still shedding like crazy. Started having softer poo last night.
her tail head seems more relaxed but honestly it could be because she is shedding so much. Vulva isnt light pink anymore. Nothing at all to test from udder.
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 11, 2017, 05:02:33 PM: And so we happily wait for those SPOTS!!!!
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Post by: Ryan on January 11, 2017, 05:13:50 PM: Yes agreed , Plenty of spots coming :)

It could just be my computer but looking at the last two udder shots , I think there is a little more filling in the last shot ....
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Post by: Holly on January 11, 2017, 06:23:08 PM: i think maybe just a bit, and it doesnt go down much by evening.
I am struggling a bit with her for a few reasons. One is that I just havent foaled her out before so dont know what she will do. Another is that some things about her seem closer than others. ( ive always felt like once all signs meet we will see a foal, but I know from others that isnt always true) I am so used to the size of big horse udders that when I feel her udder for changes it seems so tiny to me. Though when I look at it I dont see a foaling udder , but I know that an udder that looks like that can fill pretty quickly, or drag on quite a while.
I am a bit worried that I am going to miss this foaling because I wont have all the signs I need. I am not even sure why I feel that way.
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Post by: Ryan on January 11, 2017, 06:46:58 PM: Try not to worry too much Holly. After reading and following your threads over the last few years, you set a wonderful example to other owners expecting foals. Your always prepared, you keep us updated on changes, ask for opinions and you do all possible to ensure your little ones arrive safely into the world.

Ive seen many threads where some expecting owners could really take a leaf out of your book.

Fingers crossed that all goes well for you both ;pray. It will be interesting to look back on this thread next year if you put in her foal to see if her signs are the same.

Ryan :)
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Post by: Holly on January 11, 2017, 07:36:21 PM: Thank you so much for the encouragement. I clipped more belly hair today so we can see tummy shape better. Here are tonight's pictures after being out all day.
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Post by: Holly on January 12, 2017, 12:26:03 PM: Making progress! Nothing to test yet.
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Post by: Ryan on January 12, 2017, 04:29:45 PM: She certainly is ;pray
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Post by: Suebe on January 12, 2017, 11:24:47 PM: Ooooooo wow this will be fun to see what pops out of there! How exciting!
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Post by: Holly on January 13, 2017, 01:02:03 AM: Midnight check....Udder up, poo back to normal. Vulva not ready, sweaty but acting normal. It's pretty warm tonight.
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Post by: Rocklone on January 13, 2017, 03:14:25 AM: Good lady :)
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 13, 2017, 06:05:22 AM: Looking good! Just standing quietly!
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Post by: Holly on January 13, 2017, 04:01:19 PM: So she's been having looser poo today. A couple of cow patties. I am going to upload a few pics, see what all think.
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Post by: Rocklone on January 13, 2017, 04:35:58 PM: oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!!!!
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 13, 2017, 04:53:41 PM: Can't wait to see!
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Post by: Holly on January 13, 2017, 05:16:57 PM: Ok.... Tell me what y'all see. I think she's still lopsided, vulva is more red but not relaxed enough. Udder also lopsided but much fuller.i can never tell with belly shape so Yeah.
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Post by: Holly on January 13, 2017, 05:18:34 PM: Ok here is before and then today back view
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Post by: Holly on January 13, 2017, 05:20:13 PM: And udder pic from 11 days ago, and todays.
We are around 315 days.
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Post by: paintponylvr on January 14, 2017, 01:03:27 AM: She's getting closer! I can't really tell - having a problem with the pics (my computer is opening them huge and then blurry) - have to pan back and forth/up & down to see what I'm looking for).

Seems to me she's about the same size both KoKo and Kechi were last year (both maidens) before foaling.
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 14, 2017, 07:29:50 AM: Definite growth, and looking quite wide. We'll have to start watching for some rolling to get this little one lined up! All in all, she's looking great, and enjoying her hay, right now!
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Post by: Holly on January 14, 2017, 11:33:36 AM: Yep loves to munch away! No soft poo last night. She seems pretty comfy again.
No major changes in body. So I keep watching and waiting.
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Post by: paintponylvr on January 15, 2017, 06:39:48 AM: :D
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Post by: Holly on January 15, 2017, 07:54:10 PM: So her stall was open all day and she chose to stay inside. This is new behavior. Also her udder is shiney but doesn't look like a foaling udder. Vulva doesn't look ready. Her tail has very little resistance.
I found a new collage Maker on my phone so I am able to post a before and now pic together! Love it!!
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 16, 2017, 06:12:39 AM: Oh, that is neat! The pictures are perfect, and perfectly sized!!

And so we wait!
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Post by: Rocklone on January 16, 2017, 10:55:39 AM: Fab :)
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Post by: Holly on January 16, 2017, 12:02:33 PM: Udder is fuller in the back and starting to develop a bit in front of teats. Body much slimmer and tail head really dropping off.
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 16, 2017, 05:28:38 PM: Well, she's still got a ways to go to be "slimmer", but it's all relative, I know. Is she doing a bit of rolling to get baby positioned?

Went to check her since I just got home, and the cam is offline, so I'm thinking she's outside!
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Post by: Ryan on January 16, 2017, 05:48:52 PM: I really thought I was going to log on this morning to baby news.

A few good rolls will help to line baby up. Come on Precious ;pray :)
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on January 16, 2017, 07:09:01 PM: She's interesting to watch for sure! I see she's much "pinker" in the udder comparison shot. Does this have any significance in the appys with their mottled skin? Or is it just the camera exposure?

I agree she's fallen off quite a bit around tailhead. It's even easy to see on the camera. Which, by the way, I very much appreciate you sharing with us.
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Post by: Holly on January 16, 2017, 07:21:24 PM: She has been rolling, every morning she covered in bedding. I keep waiting for her to go slab sided.
Yes it's def got the pink tinge going on, I notice that even on dark udders, as the udder starts to fill.
So far not a drop to test.
She was happy to go out today, the weather was nice and warm. Her udder stayed about the same, even with turn out.
I am anxious to see how she will change as she gets closer to Foaling. I am still being paranoid she's going to sneak it past me. I don't know why I am so worried but perhaps it's because it seems to happen more often with minis and I worry much more about things going wrong. Once I know how she usually does things I will feel better.
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 16, 2017, 07:31:26 PM: The rolling is a good sign, and in this case, I think you'll see quite a change as she lines up this little one. But, we all know they can do a few good rolls and get that little one lined up in minutes, so keep a close eye, and I can't wait!!!
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Post by: Holly on January 17, 2017, 09:19:57 AM: Last night her udder went down a lot., Lol. This morning it's back up bigger. Still nothing to test. Crazy mare, she still seems quite content, gets shifty fee when resting. She has the best little attitude with all this picture taking, and feeling up. She sure is a sweet little mare.
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Post by: Holly on January 17, 2017, 03:08:11 PM: Udder growing as day goes on...
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 17, 2017, 05:07:47 PM: YEAH!!!
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Post by: Ryan on January 17, 2017, 05:25:11 PM: Looking Good Holly :)

Apart from wishing this foal safely onto the ground , hope she passes on that great attitude to her foal:)
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 17, 2017, 07:12:48 PM: For sure, Ryan, that's a great wish!
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 17, 2017, 07:28:23 PM: I was just working on something with pedigrees, and found that Precious and Legacy had a foal in March 2008, that was a Bay Appaloosa with a mixed color mane and tail and a small star! I haven't been able to find a picture of her, of course that was 8 years ago, and I'm sure the Clark's sold her, but she's still registered in their names.

The foal is only registered in the AMHR, not in AMHA.

Can't wait to see THIS little one! Even more excited now!
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Post by: Holly on January 17, 2017, 07:32:18 PM: They also had a filly a cpl of years ago that was never registered. Also had spots!
Ok so I am going to add another picture... Sense last check her udder has grown significantly, it's so big the legs press it together. Still nothing to test!!
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Post by: Ryan on January 17, 2017, 08:24:32 PM: I think she maybe one that wont have anything to test before she foals. Maybe she will wax before she goes into labour. ;pray

A few little hints would be nice Precious :)
.

Do you keep notes on your girls Holly ? :)
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Post by: Holly on January 17, 2017, 10:46:19 PM: I hope she does, but you may be right. Udder about the same at 9 pm but vulva a bit more relaxed.
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Post by: Holly on January 18, 2017, 01:15:26 AM: We're almost there! Tail resistance all but gone, vulva needs to relax a bit more but her tail head is gone, just melted off and she's all but slab sided!! Her udder has squared off and still nothing to test.... Going to be a long night!!
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Post by: Anna on January 18, 2017, 04:08:35 AM: Sounds as though tonight could be THE night?? Hope so - good luck and safe foaling if it is. ;pray
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 18, 2017, 05:55:01 AM: Little momma just resting quietly sternal. All the changes sound very impressive, and sounds like she's getting very close! Can't wait!
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Post by: Holly on January 18, 2017, 08:08:38 AM: We're having serious rainfall, internet went down, working on getting it back up
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Post by: Holly on January 18, 2017, 01:50:31 PM: Internet back up, thank goodness!
She's def slimmer but I don't know that I would say slab sided yet.... Udder same, vulva getting darker.
I am getting excited now.....
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Post by: Ryan on January 18, 2017, 04:51:52 PM: Im getting excited for you too Holly.

Not long now :)

Ill be checking in all day to see if theres any news ;pray

Good Luck and best wishes Holly & Precious
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Post by: Holly on January 18, 2017, 07:25:12 PM: Day 320, 6 pm check. Udder huge, no milk.
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Post by: Suebe on January 19, 2017, 02:23:32 AM: Hi Holly been watching your thread! So excited!!!!
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 19, 2017, 05:45:40 AM: Checking in and the cam is offline! I hope and pray everything is okay. ;pray ;pray
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Post by: Holly on January 19, 2017, 07:06:40 AM: Looking forward to new pics of your foal Suebe!!

OK 5:30 am check we have a full flat seamless back. No milk to test. Vulva looking a bit more relaxed. She still changing its just slow. Waiting for the boom when milk comes in. If it does before foaling!
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on January 20, 2017, 07:17:35 AM: I see you changed your cam announcement to "getting very close to foaling" Holly. Since I still see horse apples in the stall, and she's munching her hay in a rather irritated way....guess I'll head off to work and check in to more of the same this afternoon.

By the way, how's the weather down there? What's in the forecast for the next few days?
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Post by: Holly on January 20, 2017, 12:52:13 PM: Day 323~ all thats left is the finishing touches on udder and vulva. Weve had 4 days of rain, so the ponies have been in, today they finally get to go back out. We still have a lot of standing water, but by tomorrow it will have run off. I hope she does some good rolling today to line baby up. And I am sure the exercise and sunshine will do her good.
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Post by: Suebe on January 21, 2017, 01:08:21 AM: Super excited!!! I keep checking hoping there's a baby<3
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 21, 2017, 08:50:22 AM: We're all checking in very excitedly and Precious is just standing quietly by her stall door! Probably wishing she could go out once the water passes!

She's looking great, and we can't wait to read and see the "announcement" !!
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Post by: Holly on January 21, 2017, 01:32:57 PM: Poor little sweetie has turned into a crabby pants. Threats to kick me when I feel udder. Turns head to tell me no. Good sign though!
Very wide and V'ed.
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 22, 2017, 10:44:15 AM: Yes, it's unfortunate that the personality change is more to the negative, but a wonderful sign that things are almost there! She'll roll that baby quickly, and when she does....LOOK OUT!! We'll all be watching and waiting, and praying for a safe and uneventful delivery of a healthy SPOTTED little one!! :)
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Post by: Holly on January 22, 2017, 06:14:42 PM: She seems better today. Had a nice sunny but very windy day. She got to spend time outside. Her udder was down a bit this morning but is up even after being out all day. Still no milk. Vulva seems a bit more relaxed, red but not foaling red. She's done quite a bit of butt rubbing. No rolling today, she reserves that for inside her stall lol. I will be checking at 8 tonight. Hope to see more changes!
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Post by: Holly on January 23, 2017, 02:27:22 AM: Midnight check, udder fuller teats separating more!! Still no milk...
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on January 23, 2017, 04:55:09 AM: Good morning, other Precious Peepers!! LOL

We have to make an unplanned trip this morning, so I thought I'd check in. All I saw was 3 other folk looking, intermittent tail lifting and grumpy faces at the neighbor in the stall next door.

Of course I'll check back when I get back, but I'll be surprised if there's much change. Sorry Holly! I know you'd like some s-l-e-e-p.......
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Post by: Holly on January 23, 2017, 11:21:04 AM: Hahahaha! Sleep is over rated!!!

And your correct, again this morning she has put the brakes on.
Maybe I should plan a big night out.....
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Post by: Ryan on January 23, 2017, 05:14:56 PM: Gotta ask Holly , do you drink coffee ? LOL

I was certain Id log onto baby news this morning.

Yes , plan a BIG night out and tell precious of your plans , Guarantee the wait will be over lol
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on January 23, 2017, 08:48:38 PM: ;pray ;pray ;pray ;pray

Dear Lord,

Please let what I drink from this flask keep me alert, joyful, and ready to help Precious deliver her most special SPOTTED foal safely.

Amen
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Post by: Holly on January 23, 2017, 09:01:50 PM: Lol!!!
Yes I definitely drink coffee! A few years ago we would drink a coffee called death wish, it's super strong, a great foal watch coffee lol. Tasted like old fashioned perked coffee, which is IMHO fantastic!!
Precious spent the day out grazing. Udder shrank down to 1/2 the size. Maybe, that's a good thing, and would explain why she doesn't have milk yet. Gives me hope that when she's ready she will. Her vulva is relaxing getting deeper red and getting stretchy.
I laughed at her today, she was out front waddling all around the yard, looking for the perfect grass, all the other ponies went to the back yard. By the time she made it back there they all headed back tuo the front. Poor little caboose that can't keep up.
Anyway tonight's udder after being out all day. Center crease is still bulging a bit.
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Post by: Ryan on January 23, 2017, 09:22:38 PM: Just as well as I think you would be struggling without coffee at the moment. Death wish sounds like the perfect coffee for foal watchers :)

That would have been great to have seen , poor girl waddling around , she sounds like such a sweet mare :)
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 24, 2017, 05:53:54 AM: Poor little momma! What a picture I have in my head of her waddling along!

Come on Precious, we're all waiting!
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Post by: Ryan on January 24, 2017, 05:10:29 PM: How is the lovely lady today Holly ?
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 24, 2017, 05:31:38 PM: I'm having withdrawal! I checked in the morning and the cam was down, and checked when I got home and the cam was down.

YIKES!
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Post by: Ryan on January 24, 2017, 06:45:20 PM: Me too Diane :)

Lets hope no news is Foaling news ;pray
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Post by: Holly on January 24, 2017, 09:08:34 PM: Sorry internet went down and I slept! Checked her and put her out. No changes!...Sigh, grrr,sigh sigh!!
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Post by: Ryan on January 24, 2017, 09:26:41 PM: Great you got some sleep, You'll be sleeping for a week when this little ones born.

Its a long weekend here this weekend , well its a public holiday for Australia Day tomorrow and Ive taken Fri off and I work from home Mondays, so i wont be back till Tues.

So .................. I have a favor to ask.................. seeing that my internet at home is so good ( said no one ever) could someone send me a PM if precious decides its time. Doesnt let me log in here from home very often but I do get emails , so if someone can send me a PM , Ill receive it by email.

Thankyou and best wishes for a safe foaling Holly ( and precious of course) :)
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Post by: Holly on January 24, 2017, 11:41:01 PM: You can also watch on cam and I hope y'all get to catch her foal. I try to update often in case she s making a dash to the finish line! Seems earlier ( top pic) not much change, then at 10:0 check( bottom pic) less crease. Maybe midnight check will reveal more changes.
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 25, 2017, 05:55:56 AM: YEAH! The cam is back, and she's just standing quietly this morning!
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on January 25, 2017, 07:25:09 AM: You may have already received notes from a bunch of other folks Ryan, so I'll add my name to the hat. I'll send you an email too. Look in your pm box here for a note from me.

Go Holly, Go Precious! Go Holly, Go Precious!!
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Post by: Suebe on January 25, 2017, 11:52:07 AM: Just caught the pics! Look at that pointy belly! Looks like your waiting days are almost over :)
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Post by: Holly on January 26, 2017, 12:10:25 AM: Got a drop of milk.... Lol wasn't prepared for it so didn't test. It may have felt sticky but not sure...
But at least we got a drop! :))
Maybe by midnight check we can test!
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 26, 2017, 05:57:06 AM: Standing quietly this morning, but very exciting news. She's moving forward nicely...if a little slowly for "our" tastes, but we're so excited!!
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Post by: Suebe on January 26, 2017, 12:11:39 PM: Agree Diane! The waiting is torturous :)
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Post by: Holly on January 26, 2017, 01:13:17 PM: Same stuff this morning. Eventually it going to happen. Lol
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 26, 2017, 06:19:10 PM: THAT you can count on!!! LOL
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 27, 2017, 05:55:21 AM: Standing quietly, eating her hay. Looks like she's dropped some more, but hard to tell.

Come on Precious!! Cook those SPOTS!!
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Post by: Holly on January 27, 2017, 12:00:19 PM: Day.... I don't know anymore, same udder. No sleep, crossed eyes held open by toothpicks, IV coffee line, flies starting to swarm...... :))
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Post by: Suebe on January 27, 2017, 02:54:58 PM: I highly sympathize for you... :( it's utterly miserable to wait & wait & wait & wait....
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 27, 2017, 08:22:44 PM: (http://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=OIP.BpXYDAsHYq1yF4wtWk6kGAEsEf&w=300&h=287&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0&r=0)

HANG ON!!!!!! She's almost there!!!!! Doesn't look quite as wide tonight. Is baby lining up?
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Post by: Holly on January 28, 2017, 11:19:27 AM: Very easy to get milk to test now. pH 8.4, calcium was 200 last night 400 this morning! I feel a great relief now that I can test.lol
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 28, 2017, 01:47:19 PM: Fabulous!! That is great news! Now remember, her values can change nicely, or dramatically. We've had mares go from the high 7's in pH to foaling in one day, or others nicely go day by day slowing dropping.

I will be waiting excitedly for the next report!!

This kind of news is quite a tease, when the cam is down! Hopefully, Precious is outside doing some fabulous rolling of that little one into position!!
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 28, 2017, 10:05:46 PM: Back eating her hay, standing in the exact same place as the last time I checked and the cam was on!

Ok Precious. You're very "Precious" but that little one is just as precious to us! So what about it? Soon please....unless you're using the extra time to add more SPOTS!!!!

Think..... (http://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=OIP.EigKxP6nMUPWmx7sU-xDeQEnDb&w=266&h=188&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0&r=0) or even a fewspot would be great!!
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Post by: Holly on January 29, 2017, 11:17:41 PM: Seems little Ms. Is starting to make changes again. Her right side has plumped up. And pH 8.4, calcium around 400.
Top this morning bottom tonight
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Post by: Holly on January 30, 2017, 01:22:43 AM: Midnight check..... Perhaps, maybe?? Looking more serious!
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Post by: Anna on January 30, 2017, 04:40:43 AM: This is getting rediculous - as I'm quite sure you know!! I keep leaping to my laptop every morning as soon as I wake to tune in here, ever hopeful .............................. perhaps if I miss tomorrow morning something will happen?? COME ON PRECIOUS!!
By the way - you have my full sympathy Holly! zzz2
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 30, 2017, 05:57:29 AM: Resting sternal...poor Holly!! You have my sympathy too. Come on Precious!!
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Post by: Holly on January 30, 2017, 10:46:30 AM: I just keep telling myself it's worth it! Lol
She gives me just enough changes to keep me hanging on.
Same pH same calcium.
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Post by: Holly on January 31, 2017, 06:32:18 AM: Testing between 7.2 & 7.5 !!
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Post by: Suebe on January 31, 2017, 02:56:05 PM: So I got the flu, gift from the kiddies lol have'nt been on in a few days sure I missed the birth!!! WTH no Lil one yet <3
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Post by: Holly on January 31, 2017, 04:11:56 PM: Ph back up to 8.4 ... But had a bead of wax. Milk super thick, thicker than Ive seen before, calcium still to low.
Anyone else that milk tests had wax on a mare w/out colostrum ?
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Post by: dcwolcott on January 31, 2017, 04:58:42 PM: With girl, I think I'd move in with her!!! LOL

We'll be watching, and I'll be she moves ahead now...or she better!!!

Come on Precious! You did all the fooling around you should according to the mare book, now let's just get this going forward!! Come on....SPOTS!!!!!
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Post by: Holly on January 31, 2017, 07:21:38 PM: I agree this fooling around needs to STOP!
She has angry swishy tail tonight.
On a good note, she sure is cute and I am really looking forward to seeing this little foal!
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on January 31, 2017, 07:40:57 PM: I cannot tell a lie Holly......I don't stay on your page when Precious is just standing around. I'm unfaithful. :-\ I scroll through other streams. >:D

HOWEVER, I don't think I'm the only one! ;D ;D ;D Just came off Sasquatch Watch (where I only saw deer feeding in a snow storm) to check in here. Seems Precious is going to follow the book. Very, very slowly.

You'll have to upgrade your toothpick eye proppers to skewers. Make coffee today, leave it sit on low for drinking tomorrow. Change out of the blue jeans your usually dressed in during checks into yoga pants. That way, every little prickly thing will be poking your forneverness and help in keeping you awake. Get a copy of your most despised song, and play it on repeat....repeat.....repeat.....repeat...repeat....repeat....repeat...(is it working yet?!)

Then, after 11 and 1/2 hours of all of the above, run in the house to piddle. Glance at live feed, see everything is the same. Run to bathroom. Pause to wash hands, get distracted cleaning dirt from under fingernails, spend 5 minutes concentrating on clean hands. Return to barn without glancing at cam and find Precious nonchalantly licking foal dry. :P :P
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Post by: Holly on January 31, 2017, 08:40:19 PM: Lol!!!
That's a great plan!
I know she can't do this forever, that gives me hope!
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Post by: Holly on January 31, 2017, 11:26:56 PM: 7.2-7.5. day 320-334.
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Post by: Holly on February 01, 2017, 02:11:35 AM: 1 am... 6.8-7.2 pH!
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Post by: Holly on February 01, 2017, 05:47:34 AM: 4:30 am... Testing READY!!
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Post by: dcwolcott on February 01, 2017, 06:11:43 AM: And there she stands quietly munching her hay......
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Post by: Chanda on February 01, 2017, 09:18:09 AM: Ok, Holly, time to take a pee break or coffee break, so she can foal. ;)
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Post by: Holly on February 01, 2017, 11:16:18 AM: We have Colostrum now! testing 6.4 or less, vulva angry red! YAY!!
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Post by: Suebe on February 01, 2017, 04:38:01 PM: Yay!!! Any new updates?
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on February 01, 2017, 05:30:00 PM: Holly was in taking pictures and cleaning just now. When she was taking udder pics, Precious was switching her tail and crossing her legs.

Guess she doesn't want foalie falling out while anyone is watching. ROFL

"Go to sleep, go to sleep, go to sleee-eeeep dear Holly. For a minute, just a minnn--uuuttee...for Precious to have her foal!!"
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Post by: Holly on February 01, 2017, 05:44:38 PM: Ph is now lower than 6.4. Calcium 1000 Udder about to burst!

Anytime now Precious!
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Post by: Ryan on February 01, 2017, 06:27:48 PM: Sounds like im Back just in time :)

Come on Precious , your mum has waited long enough for those final touches :)
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Post by: Holly on February 01, 2017, 10:01:23 PM: He is here! Black snowcap colt!
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Post by: Chanda on February 01, 2017, 10:10:25 PM: Quote from: Holly on February 01, 2017, 10:01:23 PM
He is here! Black snowcap colt!

Woo Hoo! Congrats, Holly and Precious. Now you can take a nap while they bond.
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Post by: Suebe on February 01, 2017, 10:12:23 PM: Oh my!!! He is wonderful!!!! CONGRATS!!!!
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on February 01, 2017, 10:13:04 PM: Oh, congratulations!! He is lovely. Horseshoe--or heart on his rump. Tiny stripey hoofies. Looks like mottling on the muzzle. Oh, Precious and Legacy....y'all DID GOOD!!

I missed the birth, 'cause we had to go do laundry. Left at 6:45 and got back at 8:55 to see a lovely baby wobbling around with a proud human family looking on.

Again, congratulations. I'll also say a prayer that Precious gets over her pains quickly.
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Post by: Suebe on February 02, 2017, 12:02:35 AM: So sad I missed it too :( I looked at your cam she was in the corner maybe eating, 30 min later you announce the birth lol he's really something! Nice work mom
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Post by: Suebe on February 02, 2017, 12:10:27 AM: He's tried to nurse a couple times but each time precious laid down, he's so cute. She's rolling a lot, laying down standing up...
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Post by: Suebe on February 02, 2017, 12:18:28 AM: SOMEONE PLEASE CALL HOLLY SHE WONT LET HIM NURSE :( she lays down every time he tries
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Post by: Rocklone on February 02, 2017, 03:08:13 AM: That's what charm did she was just rolling her guts back into place and it soon settled.
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Post by: Anna on February 02, 2017, 05:03:56 AM: AT LAST!!! Many many congratulations Holly. What a clever girl Precious. ;D
Hope Precious will feel better soon, but babies dont have to feed for a few hours so she has some time to feel more comfortable and have a little doze, bless her.
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Post by: dcwolcott on February 02, 2017, 06:20:11 AM: What fabulous little guy and 100% homozygous for the appy gene!!!! Will throw appaloosa on any future foal he sires, instead of the 50% his daddy will throw!

Good job Precious and Legacy!!!!
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Post by: Holly on February 02, 2017, 10:33:19 AM: Had a very easy delivery! But soon after Precious started to have sever pains, Colt wouldnt latch on, I think he was so busy learning to use his legs! Precious was having a difficult time so we had to get meds on board, Baby finally latched on, after milking her out and syringe feeding. It was a rough couple of hours but thank the Lord everything worked out!
Sue thank you for calling, I really appreciate it . I really do because had I been unaware, the phone call could have saved a life! I am sorry I didnt get a chance to talk longer but I was running very low on sleep and I was very concerned about them both!
So Colt is Black, and also looks to be a snowcap. Also I can see where he will grow more white and it looks like he has spots too!
I am so pleased! His front legs are a bit knock kneed, but i think in time with more exercise and unfolding he will straighten out.
He is super personable too!
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Post by: Rocklone on February 02, 2017, 04:14:26 PM: He is adorable :) I need an appy to be studded here - I want an appy baby!
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Post by: Holly on February 02, 2017, 04:38:02 PM: BTW his name is
Siana's A Patch E Shadow

So am I correct in calling him a snowcap with spots? He has striped hooves and one solid white one. He has a cpl of black spots in his white, but much of the skin under the white is pink. I can see where the white looks like it will spread too....
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Post by: Ryan on February 02, 2017, 04:51:15 PM: Congratulations Holly , So happy for you. Glad he is nursing well and what a lovely colt you have been blessed with.

Im sending you the best of sleeps tonight :)
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Post by: Holly on February 02, 2017, 06:02:05 PM: Thank you Ryan, I will sleep much better tonight knowing all is well.
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Post by: Suebe on February 02, 2017, 09:24:12 PM: Awww happy I didn't overstep my boundaries and I'm so happy he and mama are ok! He's such a beautiful little nugget, you scored big time!!!
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Post by: Ryan on February 02, 2017, 10:17:09 PM: Ill second that , he was certainly well worth the wait :)
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Post by: dcwolcott on February 03, 2017, 06:18:49 AM: I would say he is a snowcap, since they are usually born with that perfect shock of white on their butts. I wouldn't call him a snowcap with spots, as I think the white will expand a bit over his rump, so better to call him a snowcap at this point. Most appy breeders want either a snowcap or a fewspot, since both are homozygous for the appy genes and throw appy on any foals they produce. They do have tests for the LP gene and the PATN gene, and you might want to test him for them to prove what he's carrying. Nothing better than LP/LP PATN/PATN. These are the ones you can breed to solid mares and produce some loud color babies.

He's just a little beauty!! Precious and Legacy did you proud!!

Momma and baby resting quietly....
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Post by: Silver City Heritage Farm on February 04, 2017, 04:33:26 AM: I popped in for a quick check around midnight, and again just now. I'm a bit surprised that she's still so crabby about letting him nurse. She walks away, nips, and this last time even kicked out. She's tried hiding in the corner as well.

He's quite the insistent little scamp, so got his sippies in (sneaking one in from under the tail!) If he weren't so strong it would be concerning. But she nips his leg and he keeps sipping. I suppose he's getting enough as he sips until HE decides to quit. Just wanted Holly to be aware.

And I agree with everyone else... he's unfolding into quite a handsome fellow!!
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Post by: Holly on February 04, 2017, 11:54:48 AM: Ive been keeping a close eye on his output, and he is doing just great. I have watched her and realize she doesnt like him nursing when she is eating, Most times she lets him just fine.
Today he got his first day out, put them in the chain lik garden so he could stretch and play as well as still be safe.
Lots of cute pictures coming, I will put them in The Follow our foals section!
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Post by: Suebe on April 22, 2017, 07:16:46 PM: Holly how is your baby, wow did you score appy his coloring is gorgeous!
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Post by: Holly on April 22, 2017, 09:54:06 PM: Thank you! He has a thread in follow our growing foals. His name is A Patch E Shadow.
Here is a recent picture
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Post by: dcwolcott on April 23, 2017, 10:09:01 AM: And a stunning boy he is!!!
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Post by: Suebe on April 24, 2017, 01:32:51 PM: Wow! He is stunning!!!!
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Post by: Holly on April 24, 2017, 05:57:40 PM: Thank you so much!!