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Title: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 24, 2016, 03:32:12 PM
I have 4 mares exposed to Topper (Little Kings Cat on Top, a 35.75" bay son of Buckeroo's Top Cat).
Tana - silver bay dun, 38" mare
Misty - Silver black, 38" mare
Bonny - silver smokey cream, 38" mare
Showy - sorrel, 37" mare

[Forgot the pic of Topper]

Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 24, 2016, 03:36:29 PM
One mare is exposed to Che`, 31" silver buckskin

Baybe - 32.5" sorrel/chestnut mare (I don't know you decide).
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 24, 2016, 03:37:35 PM
And, for kicks and giggles...  This is Tilly, she keeps Baybe and Che` company.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 24, 2016, 03:39:29 PM
We hit our earliest 300 day mark on April 19th.   [I pasture bred for this year, turning Topper out for 3 weeks with his mares.]
Bonny is looking closest of everyone, but still not that close.

Tana went 307 days with her first.
Misty went 320 days with her first.
Bonny went 324 days with her first.
And, I don't have that information on Baybe.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on April 24, 2016, 04:30:22 PM
Hi Chanda, how lovely to chat again whilst we watch your gorgeous girls. How are you?
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on April 24, 2016, 05:10:25 PM
Beautiful Ladies!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 24, 2016, 05:48:31 PM
Doing well, Renee.  Just rolling into spring, had a fairly open winter, and today we are having a very cold rain.  Got cold out there, fixing fence that two cows shoved their way through to get out.
Will have quilt and calf pictures to share eventually.

Thank you, Holly, I appreciate the compliment on my girls.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 25, 2016, 10:37:55 PM
Winter is trying to rear it's ugly head, despite beautiful weather much of the winter, we were 70 last week.  This week it's barely above freezing and there is moisture coming down; rain during the day and snow at night; nothing is sticking, but it's making it miserable out.   Have to finish cleaning a pen, hopefully before Bonny decides to pop.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 25, 2016, 10:41:24 PM
And, just because I can, here are some of this year's projects, some finished, some in process.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 25, 2016, 10:43:34 PM
And, for Diane, so far this is the only new season picture, I'll try to get more after it's done raining and being muddy.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on April 25, 2016, 10:44:30 PM
Wish some of that cool weather would come our way. In the 80's every day. Not too bad in humidity yet, but it feels like it will be a hot summer!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on April 25, 2016, 10:46:40 PM
Oh, thank you for the calf and quilt pictures. I have missed them!!  You know how I miss the new born calves.  Thank you again!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 25, 2016, 11:00:32 PM
I'll try to get some more calf pictures soon, but to tide you over, here are a few old ones (previous years).
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on April 25, 2016, 11:05:52 PM
How cute they all are!!  Thanks! How are the little ones doing that you're bottle feeding?
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on April 26, 2016, 03:49:09 AM
Your quilts are beautiful Chanda, you are so clever!
ahhh, babies <3
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 26, 2016, 03:03:20 PM
Two bottle bums are now on cows, one is bonded up really well and out with a small group of pairs, the other is still boding in a large stall barn (she was on a bottle the longest, so might take a little longer to get the hang of going to a cow for milk).  The third may end up staying a bottle bum, as he's a bit stiff legged, so doesn't move as easily as the others and would likely have trouble keeping up with the herd on pasture; although, now that I've bought another bag of milk replacer and a bag of calf started, we very well might get him a cow mom. 

Thank you for the compliments, Renee on the quilts, I appreciate it.   I have more, even a couple from this quilting season, so might post a couple more pics.
The top is done for this kitty quilt, but still need to quilt it.  Working on a quilt for my sister for her birthday, no pics, yet.  The handprint quilt was made for our postal worker, she's young and obviously a new mom, since it's a baby quilt (she loves it).  And, a pile of tablerunners I made for Christmas gifts a few years ago.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on April 26, 2016, 03:59:13 PM
oh wow, each time I see a new one I fall in love. How long does it take you to make a single bed one? You seem to have a never ending collection, I imagine umpa lumpas working away in your sewing room. lol
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 26, 2016, 04:21:05 PM
I rarely make larger than lap size, don't have the room to quilt bigger, nor the patience.   How long it takes me depends on how much spare time I have (so usually, how crappy our winter is) and how motivated I am; this year, I was really into quilting, so really got a lot accomplished.  I did 2 quilts in time for Christmas for Diane's grands (these were started last spring, then put aside for the summer and picked up again in the fall), 3 quilts by mid-March for another gal, a second red/black floral quilt, the handprint baby quilt before the end of March, and I have a good start on the kitty quilt, the horse quilt and my sister's birthday quilt, also made my sister a table topper out of the extra blocks from her lap quilt.  I think that cover this quilting season (aka: winter and "foaling season").   Some years I'm not the least bit motivated, and might only make one quilt that is started as a project for quilt guild.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on April 26, 2016, 04:34:49 PM
Wow, well you sure are good at it.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on April 26, 2016, 05:28:33 PM
And let me tell you how beautiful they are in "person" !!  I fall in love with each one I see, and can't get enough of the pictures!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 26, 2016, 06:46:32 PM
Thank you very much, Renee, I appreciate the compliments.
Thank you, too, Diane, I appreciate it.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 26, 2016, 06:57:56 PM
Yeah, it works, added a signature and uploaded Topper as an Avatar.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on April 26, 2016, 07:56:00 PM
Beautiful Chanda!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on April 27, 2016, 01:10:30 AM
I changed my avatar to Merlin and Alby as my boy looked too similar to Holly's boy.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 28, 2016, 10:53:07 PM
Nothing new going on at the moment.   It's been rainy and wet for 3-4 days, so that interrupted my corral cleaning; will get back to corral cleaning tomorrow, and then I can open the gate to the clean pen, so the girls can come and go during the day, and I'm thinking Bonny can stay in at night, since I'm thinking she'll be the first to pop, but they'll probably switch it up on me.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on April 28, 2016, 10:57:57 PM
If you get some time in the next week or so, how about posting a few pictures of these girls AND the "long eared" wonder girl!!  I remember her as a little one -- she was so cute!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 28, 2016, 11:51:34 PM
I suppose I can take new pictures, if I have to.  Some are mostly shed out, some are still scruffy.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 29, 2016, 06:32:06 PM
I woke them from their afternoon nap, so excuse the bed head and odd stances; but here are a few pictures of the girls from today.
Single pics of Showy (sorrel), Misty (silver dapple) and Tana (silver bay dun):
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 29, 2016, 06:33:53 PM
3 pics of Bonny.  Not easy to get an udder shot, and what is there is firm with two definite halves (deep crease between the halves).
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 29, 2016, 08:02:29 PM
Almost forgot, I got a candid shot of Topper, too.  Not overly flattering, as I leaned over the fence and looked down the fence line at him.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 29, 2016, 08:19:17 PM
not as much fun as Diane's favorite pictures of Tana, since those were same day photos; but how about these maiden mare pictures...

My AQHA mare with her maiden pregnancy.
Photo series were taken on March 2, 1997, she was about 330 days pregnant, and really didn't look it.
Foaling day picture was March 30, 1997, she foaled about 360 days.  [bred the first week of April 1996, and foaled Easter Sunday, March 30, 1997.  [Foaling date could have been March 31, 1997; whatever day was Easter Sunday that year.]


Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on April 29, 2016, 10:24:23 PM
Thank you for those pictures!  I see some lopsided bellies there, and am very excited!!!

And such a handsome boy -- no matter HOW you get his picture, it's always worth the wait!!

I saw those pictures of your maiden AQHA on LB, and I'm so glad you posted them here.  They are great at showing how these maidens can hide their pregnancies until the last minute!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on April 30, 2016, 12:48:26 AM
And, look how upright and leggy that AQHA filly was at just hours old.  Since she was cooked nearly a year, she came out ready to go and was big, so she bruised up her momma pretty good; hence the Easter Sunday vet call.   :P  :o
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Anna on May 01, 2016, 05:08:09 AM
Hi Chanda, great to see you again and to catch up with all your news.  Love the pics of all the girls - good luck with them - the very cute 'long ears', your gorgeous moos and that fabulous Topper.   :)
As far as your wonderful quilts are concerned, well they are just so beautiful - I still have the 'western' pillowcases you did for me, wrapped up carefully and put away for when we get the barn converted - as usual in life things get 'delayed'! Keep your pictures coming please.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 03, 2016, 02:06:02 AM
No new pictures, but I took my quilt tops to town with me today, as I had a quilt guild meeting and the center where we meet has tables, so I was able to use the tables to layout and pin the layers together to get them ready to quilt.  So much easier than trying to pin them on my bed, as I usually do, especially for quilts that are a bit bigger.   It's supposed to rain this weekend, so maybe I can get one of them quilted during a rainy day.

Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 04, 2016, 11:49:37 AM
Could've just been grime, but Bonny had what looked a bit like wax on her teats this morning.  I tested her with foal strips (forget the name), she's testing around 7, couldn't really pick an exact number, the color looked from 6.8 to 7.2, so I'll say 7.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 04, 2016, 12:55:19 PM
Oh my!! Now THIS sounds exciting!!!

Keep us posted!!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 04, 2016, 02:18:07 PM
There will probably be no testing with Showy, she's a real touch-me-not kind of girl, hopefully she'll be good for her baby when/if it comes. 
Tana has a little bit of a bag, but not as much as Bonny (and not giving up any fluid as of yet).
Not 100% certain if Misty is even pregnant, and she has a small floppy bag at the moment, so we'll see how/if it progresses.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Ryan on May 04, 2016, 07:19:06 PM
LOL  "A touch me not kind of girl" that made me laugh :)

Sounding exciting  ;D

Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on May 05, 2016, 08:25:21 AM
she has a small floppy bag at the moment.

Shame on you girl!  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 05, 2016, 08:04:06 PM
OMG!  I think I might die...  We branded 2/3 of the calves today, it's over 75 out (not sure if it's over 80), and I'm pooped, sweaty and can't wait to take a shower.   Just a quick break here to give my feet a rest, have some Gatorade (only tastes good when I need it, it tasted good, so must have needed it), cool off a little bit and then time to do evening chores.  I think we are taking these pairs out to their summer pasture, so about a 10 mile trail drive to get them out, if they'll trail; if not, they'll go to a temporary pasture one day and the rest the way the next.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 05, 2016, 08:41:49 PM
Please e....we like you too much!!

I hope you get some good rest tonight and can cool down.  The heat is one of the things I hate the most about Florida.  I know it isn't any hotter than any other place can get, but it's the length of time it stays hot that makes me long for the New York Adirondack Mountains.  But I have to begrudgingly admit I don't miss having to plug in my car at night, or having the month of February always be a minus 20 degrees without the wind chill.  But I sure would appreciate it being more of a 4 season state.   :(
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 06, 2016, 12:25:14 AM
I'm still here, but way tired.  I think my allergies are kicking in a bit early this year due to our unseasonably mild winter/spring, green things are pop up early, everywhere.  Time to start taking allergy meds.  [I try not to take them in the winter, so that they'll hopefully continue to work for me.

Checked the girls at evening chores...
Bonny still has the most bag, and quite a bit of tail resistance.
Misty, Tana and Showy have little bag, but also minimal tail resistance, or they just don't care when I play with their tails.
For comparison, never bred Dolly has no bag and lots of tail resistance.
Baybe is looking less pregnant now that she is shed out, but she'd be the last to foal, as she was bred later than all the others, so here's hoping.
Working on getting everyone out to grass, but haven't gotten the girls pasture set up yet, just have portable panels, so set it up and move it around all summer.  They graze the hay yard, but it's not fenced, so I put up temporary fencing every summer.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on May 06, 2016, 04:13:52 AM
Thanks for the update and for surviving lol I hope you get a good nights sleep tonight. My allergies have started too so I sooooo know where you are coming from. I am on Benadryl this year as it doesn't knock me out. The meds I took last year worked great but I was in a zombie state all the time and slept for hours. Alby could barely wake me. lol Scary really.

Good luck getting the girls out to grass. :)

Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 06, 2016, 09:14:47 AM
Chanda, sounds like youve been seriously working your tail off!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 06, 2016, 09:31:35 AM
Chanda, sounds like youve been seriously working your tail off!

Just in short bursts.  Then, I do have time to catch up, but when I'm working like that I do feel like I'm going to die, I'm so out of shape, and I walk a fair amount every day to get my daily routine done.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on May 08, 2016, 12:35:06 AM
still taking me a bit to get used to this format!

Thanks for inviting me in, DIane!!

CHANDA = I AM IN LOVE.  With Bonny, with Topper, with the quilts  (who'd have thunk it - I LIKE the red, green, black flower one) and even the calves (the black was adorable).  Maybe it needs to be one of those "feaky Fridays" (For 1 day - hubbies would freak out otherwise, who knows we might all, too)... 
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 08, 2016, 01:05:43 AM
Thank you, Paula.
I have another quilt the same fabric, different pattern, if you think you need one.  Most of my quilts are for sale, already sold and some have been gifts.
Yep, taking a little bit to get used to the new forum, but I think I like it.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 08, 2016, 07:06:29 AM
We're happy to have you here, Paula!   it's always a challenge to learn a new format, but we needed something fast, as we're in the birthing season and we just wanted to get back to the chatting and sharing and watching these little ones growing up.

And yes, Chandra, we have no 'for sale' rules, so feel free!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 08, 2016, 07:49:35 PM
I won't abuse that rule or lack of rule, but just throwing it out there that I do sell many of the quilts that I make.
Here's the other black and red quilt, not quite as fancy as the other one (just made it up as I went):
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 08, 2016, 09:33:31 PM
As always, just beautiful!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 08, 2016, 10:13:20 PM
As always, just beautiful!!

Thank you.  I appreciate it.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 08, 2016, 10:15:00 PM
And yes, Chandra, we have no 'for sale' rules, so feel free!!

I'm going to be picky for a second...   Diane, there is no R in my name, you fairly recently started adding the R, as I don't recall it being there before when you typed my name.   




Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 08, 2016, 10:18:24 PM
And, on a better note.  Looks like Tana did some pretty serious shopping over the last few days while I've been quite busy with branding, moving pairs out to pasture and moving equipment around to prepare for seeding. Bonny seems about the same or just slightly bigger.  [Nothing with Misty, and I didn't take a peak at Showy.]   No pictures, and I haven't tested pH since the once day I tested Bonny; but will try to get that done tomorrow, hopefully they don't sneak anything in on me; since I'm headed to town tomorrow to have a late Mother's Day lunch with Mom and do a couple errands while I'm there.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 09, 2016, 10:28:00 AM
I love seeing your quilts! My Mom makes them, and we are going to start a denim pocket quilt soon! W ill post pics as we work on it!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Ryan on May 09, 2016, 08:16:18 PM
Sounds like your girls are moving forward perfectly Chanda  ;pray
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 09, 2016, 11:41:50 PM
One them is probably going to pick this week to foal, it's supposed to be cold, windy and wet for pretty much the rest of the week.    Most of the time the girls have just good windbreak for weather protection; but when I know about probable weather coming, I open up the barn aisle to them, and with Caddy gone, they have access to what was her paddock and shelter, if they'll use it, the gate is tied open.
It's currently coming down in buckets and the wind is blowing.  Dogs should go out for their last potty break of the night, but I don't see them leaving the porch with this crap coming down.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Ryan on May 09, 2016, 11:59:13 PM
Must be the week for it, I have never seen rain like we had here yesterday, it was out of control !!

Seeing though the weathers like it is, your probably right- It will be this week  :)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 10, 2016, 12:00:24 AM
mid-morning would be fine with me.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on May 10, 2016, 03:01:58 AM
Sounds like you have been very busy Chanda. We have had terrible rain here too, it is crazy weather here in Italy, last week it was gorgeous and hot and now it is cold and wet! Probably why I got sick!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 10, 2016, 05:28:22 AM
Well, keep us posted on these ladies!!  Can't wait to see what they're hiding, as I just love that handsome daddy!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 10, 2016, 01:04:19 PM
They held out last night, so the first night of our nearly a week of rain didn't bring forth a baby.  Hope they continue to cross their legs for a few more days.   This morning, they shared pellets out of 3 pans in the run-in (well 4 mares and 2 pans in the run in and one mare with her own dish behind the windbreak).
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 10, 2016, 06:37:24 PM
Getting exciting!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 11, 2016, 02:30:38 PM
Just a little something I'm working on while waiting...  Waiting on foals til whenever they arrive and waiting on the rain to stop which is supposed to be in a day or two.

Just a little mug run.  It's very basic, about 6" squared.

Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 11, 2016, 02:32:02 PM
No picture yet, but I've also almost finished  my sister's quilt.  I have the binding sewn on, but not flipped and sewn over the edges yet.   And, since it's raining, I think I'll try to work on quilting the little kitty quilt and see how far I can get with that while it's wet and rainy out.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 11, 2016, 05:48:41 PM
Can't wait to see it!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 12, 2016, 09:20:01 AM
Chanda, I love the little mug rugs! Thats a very clever idea!!
Do you also crochet?
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 12, 2016, 04:58:12 PM
Chanda, I love the little mug rugs! Thats a very clever idea!!
Do you also crochet?

No patience for crochet.  My grandma tried to teach me years ago, but I never got past making a chain, and they were lopsided at that.

Thank you.   I'm enjoying making the little mug rugs, they are quick and easy, and turn out pretty cute.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 12, 2016, 10:23:54 PM
Tested Bonny and Tana tonight, both about 7, they test in that 6.8 to 7.2 range (that range the colors all look about the same to me).  Tana wasn't very willing to share, but got enough to test.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 13, 2016, 11:27:29 AM
WOW, sounds like things are moving ahead wonderfully!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 13, 2016, 12:41:39 PM
This morning I finished putting up enough panels that they can get out and taste the grass, small space at the moment, but it'll get them started, if they found the open gate, they were still working on their pellets when I opened the gate.   Gotta go bring everyone in, the rains kept them off pasture, so have to start their spring pasture introduction all over again.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 14, 2016, 10:45:33 AM
Good job getting things done!
Looking forward to more updates/ pictures of your girls!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 14, 2016, 11:14:36 AM
Sounds like you're gearing up, and so are they!  I'm praying for good weather for you, and time to enjoy watching these mommas move forward.

Keep us posted, as it sounded like things were moving forward in all the right ways!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 14, 2016, 03:40:57 PM
Trimmed a couple today, and they did go out on grass for a bit this morning.   And, I'm thinking that Misty isn't pregnant, she isn't very big for how far along she could be and she was kind of showing to Topper while they were out on grass, but I do know some mares will show to a stallion even when pregnant, so I won't cross her out yet, but won't hold my breath.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 14, 2016, 03:46:45 PM
Oh, and Bonny is getting dark pink inside; and her bag has increased a bit again.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 14, 2016, 06:54:29 PM
YEAH!!!!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 14, 2016, 10:37:24 PM
Tana hasn't changed, but Bonny might be closer to 6.8 now.   6.8 to 7.2 on the card look almost the same to me, so really hard to be certain.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 15, 2016, 12:15:54 AM
Now things are really getting exciting!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 15, 2016, 12:32:29 AM
Now things are really getting exciting!

Don't know if I'm ready for really exciting yet, but will get there.   ;)

Let's see, if I do the math right, we are now at our earliest possible 325 days (325 days from first turn out), if someone was in heat when I turned him out.    Bonny had her first at 324 days, so we are right in there, if she was in when I turned Topper out.
Cross your fingers that the filly fairy visits this year, at least once.   I had three outstanding colts my first crop, but a filly would be really nice.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 15, 2016, 12:34:25 AM
Okay, praying for all fillies!!!   ;pray
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 15, 2016, 12:42:23 AM
Okay, praying for all fillies!!!   ;pray

Ok, you prayer for that, and I'll pray for a buckskin.   Healthy is a given.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 15, 2016, 06:31:46 AM
I will pray for both
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 15, 2016, 09:57:07 AM
I will pray for both
Sounds good then I should be covered.
Only one shot at the buckskin.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 15, 2016, 10:28:42 AM
And we're praying you get that perfect shot!!    ;pray
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 15, 2016, 04:14:08 PM
My last bum calf, might have a mom, now.   We're trying to get a cow that lost her calf to take him, she doesn't hate him, but I don't think they are bonded quite yet; he was looking to me for food when I checked on them after lunch; but the cow had a slobbery looking teat, so I hope that means he's trying, if not, I may have to give him a bottle tonight, so he doesn't get weak.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Lnight89 on May 15, 2016, 04:15:58 PM
And, just because I can, here are some of this year's projects, some finished, some in process.

These are beautiful!  I will take some pictures of some of mine once my kids are in bed!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 15, 2016, 04:18:45 PM
And, just because I can, here are some of this year's projects, some finished, some in process.

These are beautiful!  I will take some pictures of some of mine once my kids are in bed!

Thank you. 
And, these are just a drop in the bucket.  I don't have many left around the house, as they've either been sold or gifted; but I have tons of pictures.   And, I sell a bit of fabric, but I've moved from an eBay store to a few FB groups; as ebay just wasn't working out for me any more; FB groups are doing ok, but at least when they are slow they aren't costing me monthly fees.  If you are on FB and want to find me, PM me, and we'll talk about it there.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 15, 2016, 04:24:32 PM
Ok, I can see I didn't post my now four year old boys to show what my girls produce with Topper.
I bred Misty, Tana and Bonny to Topper in 2011, in 2012, they produce:
Junior, a silver black colt out of Misty, he was sold as a two year old, so no even remotely current pictures, but I'll post one of him as a 2 year old.
Monte, a grulla with appy characteristics gelding out of Tana, will post pics from last summer.
And, Manny, a smoky silver black gelding out of Bonny, will post pics from last summer. [While chubby, not near as portly as he looks in the pic.]
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Lnight89 on May 15, 2016, 04:44:47 PM
Oh awesome! I will pm in a bit just getting dinner on now! Thanks!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on May 15, 2016, 04:53:26 PM
So EXCITING that your girls' are getting closer!

Glad to hear that the bum calf may be doing ok...  If you have to give him a bottle tonight, will/can they still bond?  I'm not used to cattle or other livestock - I know that it's pretty definite with a mare/foal if it's going to work...  though sometimes they can fool you.

Always love seeing your quilts.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 15, 2016, 05:02:52 PM
So EXCITING that your girls' are getting closer!

Glad to hear that the bum calf may be doing ok...  If you have to give him a bottle tonight, will/can they still bond?  I'm not used to cattle or other livestock - I know that it's pretty definite with a mare/foal if it's going to work...  though sometimes they can fool you.

Always love seeing your quilts.
Cows are a bit more accepting than mares in general, but there are always exceptions.  This cow wanted a calf in a big way after hers died, so we are trying.   If I have to give him a bottle tonight, it'll just be a partial to keep his strength so he keeps chasing the cow to look for more. 
I'm trying to finish up a couple quilts before summer, just down to the quilting and binding on 2, binding on 1, and the whole thing on a charity quilt for guild (it's not due til September, so have time to muddle through it).
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 16, 2016, 02:23:16 PM
I'm back to feeding my calf this morning, the cow was bunting the calf this morning.   Really needed to be able to put the cow in the maternity pen to allow the calf to try to nurse, but even with that I don't know if a cow would be accepting of this calf he's a very aggressive nursery, and tends to bite on the bottle nipple.

Nothing new with the mares today.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 16, 2016, 07:53:36 PM
Sound like you have your hands full with him.... Will be nice if you can graft him on to her...
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 16, 2016, 08:08:30 PM
Sound like you have your hands full with him.... Will be nice if you can graft him on to her...

Nope, isn't going to happen, so he's just going to be a bottle baby.
I had three for awhile, but two were grafted onto cows, so that was good.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 17, 2016, 01:08:57 AM
I've never had a cow, would love a Dexter!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 17, 2016, 10:26:45 AM
I've never had a cow, would love a Dexter!!
They're cute, but if I get something other than the Red Angus we raise I want a Galloway Belted, they call them Oreo cows.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 17, 2016, 02:12:27 PM
 :o
Not sure what to make of Misty, and whether she is or isn't.  She's the thinnest she's ever been this spring, despite near free feeding mix hay and getting a bit of pellets; but she has a little pooch in her belly.  Just weird, so I'll give it time and see what happens; might see about adding a probiotic to her diet, and see if that helps (I have a mixed species probiotic I bought for the bum calf, I've used it on the horses before, so might give her a bit and see).
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 17, 2016, 03:35:28 PM
Hoping there is a positive outcome!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 17, 2016, 03:41:57 PM
Hoping there is a positive outcome!!

Me, too, but I won't hold my breath, I might turn blue and pass out.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 17, 2016, 05:18:37 PM
A few little prayers for Boots, last fall's orphan barn cat...  Don't know what got into her, but my dog got into with him this morning, and it looks like his head took the brunt of it, at the time he had a bloody nose; well, now he has a swollen face and feels pretty miserable.  I gave him a tiny bit of aspirin per previous instructions on how to dose it, hope I didn't over do it, but rather just right so he'll feel better and maybe get a bit of sleep and then feel like eating some.
 ;pray
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 17, 2016, 06:10:38 PM
 ;pray ;pray ;pray  Lots of prayers coming for Boots!!  Hope he feels better real soon.  Keep us posted!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 17, 2016, 06:38:35 PM
Pic of Boots from last October when he was still getting KMR, he was only about a month old when his mom abandoned him, as many do in the fall.  He's grown a bit, but still probably a third smaller than other kittens from last year (the ones raised by queens, are all bigger than he is by a fair amount).
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 17, 2016, 06:41:05 PM
What a pretty cat, from the parts I can see!!  LOL
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 17, 2016, 06:43:49 PM
What a pretty cat, from the parts I can see!!  LOL

Only pic I have of him.  He's a lynx point barn cat special, so buff/grey with tabby like points. 
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 17, 2016, 06:45:44 PM
Not sure I have many current pics of Dakota, but will post a few of my favorites.  He's a Buckeroo grandson, just not quite as typey as Topper.

Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 17, 2016, 07:02:51 PM
Oh, I remember seeing him, just didn't know what his name was.  He's another handsome boy!!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 17, 2016, 07:13:00 PM
Oh, I remember seeing him, just didn't know what his name was.  He's another handsome boy!!!

Thank you.  He's a very special boy, wish he had been fertile, but it is what it is.   I have Topper for foals, and Dakota to love on.  [Topper is a bit stand-offish.]
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 17, 2016, 07:30:43 PM
A purpose for everyone!!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 17, 2016, 10:33:01 PM
Poor little Boots looks pretty tough, but he felt good enough to follow me to the gelding pen, so I packed him back and then carried him while I fed Che` and his girls.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on May 18, 2016, 04:12:40 AM
Poor Boots, I hope he feels better soon. ;pray
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 18, 2016, 10:17:14 AM
Boots still looks a bit tough this morning, but he took a bit of liquid supplement this morning.  [Bought the supplement for my house cat after his dental, but he won't eat it anymore, so looks like Boots gets it, and he seems to like it.]

I may have another bum calf to feed before the month is out; we have an older cow that doesn't seem to have enough for her calf, as he looks like a bum despite being on a cow, so we might just pull him and put him with the other one and bottle and creep feed him.   Two might do better than one, they'll have company.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 18, 2016, 01:31:04 PM
Yes, two together seem to always do better than one!!  Best of luck!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 18, 2016, 02:17:31 PM
That sounds like a good plan! Hope Boot feels better soon!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Anna on May 19, 2016, 02:32:32 AM
Oh poor Boots, I hope he feels better very soon. Good luck with your baby moos too - two are often better than one.  Years ago when we were milking cows we had a big elderly cow who was never happier than when she was surrounded by babies.  So after she calved each year we pulled her out of the milking system (as the other cows calved) and gave her the babies to feed and look after. At one time she had 10 babies of various ages following her around for a couple of months - she was fed copious amounts of food! - and dont ask me how, but she remained fat and sassy and all the calves did really well.  Reducing the numbr of calves as time went on did cause us a problem though!  When we gave up milking I gave her to our neighbour who kept her with a calf or two for the rest of her life. She was also a nice calm, steady companion for their racehorses when they were turned out to pasture for their summer break.  :)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 19, 2016, 09:53:20 AM
Love your story, Anna.  What an awesome cow, not many love calves other than their own that much to take on several.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on May 19, 2016, 07:56:41 PM
Glad to hear that Boots is feeling a bit better now. 

We too had a cat/dog tussle - but it was one of our adopted ferals and even injured we can't get hold of her.  Sierra (youngest adult daughter) said "Gobbles" got her when she was in the dog pen and she put the dogs out (ours aren't supposed to run loose they don't stay here on our 21 acres but find their way out to the main road-s).  She then beat him about the head (Gobs is about 75 - 80 lbs of mixed breed dog) to make him let go and the other, much smaller pittX went after her before Rainbow(cat) got out of the pen...  Saw her last night (about 15 hours after the original incident) but haven't seen her today at all...  :(  Not sure if she is still "with us"...

Always enjoy the Moo stories...
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 19, 2016, 09:21:30 PM
Sorry to hear about your kitty, Paula.  Boots is holding his own, but not eating much if anything, I give him a little liquid supplement by syringe.  Tried some canned cat food mixed with water into gruel today, he didn't want any.   His poor little face is so swollen.  Not really sure what to do for him, gave him a little more aspirin today; may have to try warm compresses and see if that helps any.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 21, 2016, 12:25:02 AM
Absolutely nothing to do with the horses, but...   I noticed a spot in my left eye at least a month ago, no pain, just could see the veins more than usual and the spot.  Finally went to the eye doctor today, I have an inflammation in the conjunctiva (sp?) likely due to sun, wind and crap blowing in the wind, she sees it a lot in farmers and ranchers.  Recommended lubricating eye drops, if that doesn't bring down the inflammation, then we can moved on to an anti-biotic eye ointment, if that doesn't do it, there are always steroids for it.   Picked up eye drops, and a pair of sunglasses/goggles at the ATV store for when I'm on the 4-wheeler moving cows to protect my eyes, I've been meaning to get the glasses for awhile, and just haven't gotten it done.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 21, 2016, 02:15:26 AM
I'm glad you had it checked out! You only get one set of eyes and must take care of them.

I hope they heal quickly with the least amount of treatment!!  ;pray  ;pray
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 21, 2016, 05:30:51 PM
I'm about done with two quilts I've been working on, perhaps with the wind howling outside and trying to protect my eye so it'll heal, I'll get them finished sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 21, 2016, 08:10:25 PM
Finished the one quilt, will take and post pictures after finishing the other one. 
It's a windy nasty day here, so staying inside out of the wind.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 21, 2016, 08:18:50 PM
Sounds like the right thing to do!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on May 22, 2016, 12:33:55 AM
Sorry to hear about your kitty, Paula.  Boots is holding his own, but not eating much if anything, I give him a little liquid supplement by syringe.  Tried some canned cat food mixed with water into gruel today, he didn't want any.   His poor little face is so swollen.  Not really sure what to do for him, gave him a little more aspirin today; may have to try warm compresses and see if that helps any.

Our Rainbow kitty showed back up.  Can't get close enough to touch her or even get good look at her.  She is moving a bit "funny" - our daughter didn't know which leg/s that Gobbs had a hold of..  :(  On good side, she is able to jump up to the top of the rabbit hutch to eat cat food and while not eating well, she was nibbling this morning.  She is very, very skittish... 

Sorry to hear about your Boots.  A hot compress may do wonders.  Are you able to give Boots a liquid antibiotic? 

*****************

Mr Blue's story -

I can't for the life of me remember what we did when another barn kitty we had was hit by a car in 2013.  I don't currently know/have the exact date or exact time it took for him to heal...  I know that I took him in to work thinking that one of the two vets working that day would euthanize him for me and I'd take him back home and bury him...  Instead, they treated him w/ fluids (affordably - out of date product donated by a local human hospital) and a drug to reduce swelling but I can't remember what it was.  Then, because he had a serious eye injury, he was getting eye ointment in his eye.  He was also put on a liquid antibiotic.  It was "touch & go" for several days, his head also swelled strangely.  He went into work with me - and became a loved cat that the vet techs would check on and put his eye ointment in when I was tied to the phone (quite literally).  He got the antibiotics only 2x daily.  He did get his head wrapped in compress towels - warm.  He was often covered by warm towels.  He didn't leave his "box" for quite a while - the 4th day, I was again thinking we would be euthanizing him - and again both vets said ...  "wait"... Other than that first bag of fluids, he didn't get anything.  He was originally quite a large/fat barn cat - though very active.  He lost a lot of weight in those 4 days - not eating and not really drinking (we dripped water into his mouth), and like you, offered a gruel made from canned cat food.  When he was up and moving, he didn't really want that gruel and his mouth didn't work quite right.  But on that 4th day, he drank water, some dribbled out of his lopsided jaw & wobbled into his temporary litter box and utilized it.  He still wasn't out of the woods, but things were looking up for him. 

This pic is about 4 - 6 weeks after the accident.  Don't have the exact date that he was hit or exactly how long it took for him to be completely better - it was much longer than a couple of months.  He stayed a house cat from the fall (Late Oct I think) until late summer 2014 - when he started going outside occasionally.  When we moved, he went into a temporary pen with hay/straw bales from November 2014 thru January 2015.  He did OK.  When he came to the new property, he started out outside - but he regularly comes into the house (as in he's beside me on the couch now while I type and watch CSI-Miami).

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KBkBfD9tyXQ/VdZnX4xredI/AAAAAAAAZYw/kqlmcF8lykY_Vh9OS09PB51EMgAbFa1SQCCo/s500/13dec1pets375.jpg)

It's been almost 3 yrs now.  His teeth/jaw still don't match up quite right, but he can eat, drink and catch his own meals outside, too.  He often sleeps in with the bunnies in one of the open topped pens or even directly in the bottom section of 1 of the hutches.  Never had him go after our bunnies.  While it's pouring outside tonight, and he hadn't asked to go back out, he'll sleep in my bed between dog bodies that will also sleep with me.  Larry is at work tonight.

Just saw Rainbow kitty curled upin the hay in the rabbit hutch...

******************

Now, go run your hand over Boots and say a nite/nite prayer, then wash up and treat your own eye and enjoy what is left of your evening - IF you aren't already in bed!

And I can't wait to see your quilts!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 22, 2016, 10:02:27 AM
Glad your kitty showed back up, Paula, and thanks for the story about Mr Blue.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 22, 2016, 11:37:21 AM
Handsome boy!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 22, 2016, 12:27:57 PM
Awwe Super!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 22, 2016, 12:46:39 PM
Had a little excitement here this morning, no not a foal, as that would be a lot of excitement.
I don't have permanent pasture space for the minis, so I move portable panels around the yard for their grazing.   Last night, I moved most of the panels for Baybe, Che` and Tilly's "pasture", just one to go, but wanted to get out of the wind; guess what I forgot this morning...  Yep, forgot to move that last panel before turning them out, so Baybe and Che` went on run about, got che` caught as he is much easier than Baybe, tied him near the paddock entrance, and more or less shooed Baybe in the right direction, she ran in the paddock and we were good to go.  They are out happily grazing right now, and I'll bring htem in in a little bit.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 22, 2016, 01:13:58 PM
Oh my!!  So glad they are all where they belong now!!!  Quite an exciting morning for you!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 22, 2016, 04:25:00 PM
Oh Gosh! Were they all out all night?
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 22, 2016, 04:35:18 PM
Oh Gosh! Were they all out all night?

Oh, no, nothing that dramatic.   I stepped over the short panel three panels down from the gap, opened the gate to their paddock so they could go out to graze, walked across their paddock to let Che` out of his stall, walked out the other gate to their paddock, turned around and there was Baybe on the loose, and then it dawned on me I forgot that last panel.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 22, 2016, 04:40:24 PM
Ohh gotcha! Thank goodness!

Scares me to death when mine have gotten out, they got out one night and ran a muck all around our neighborhood! Thankfully when early morning came neighbors alerted me and I was able to get them all home safe and sound.... The crazy thing was when I realized how they got out it was a section of fence that was pushed into the pasture, never did figure out how that happened!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 22, 2016, 04:48:11 PM
We live in the sticks, our nearest neighbor is over 1/2 mile away, next nearest is my in-laws they are about 2 miles away. 
They did run half-way to the equipment yard out back, but were on their way back by the time I grabbed a halter.  Of course, Che`, being a stallion, had to run down to the saddle horse paddock and get into an argument with my APHA mare, boy did she hate him by her pen.  I really don't think some saddle horses get what minis are, even when they see them daily, the rest of my minis are pretty much B-size, but Che` is my smallest at only 31" tall  (Baybe is 32.5", his daughter from another mare is 33.25" and I think Tilly is about the same as Baybe).   [I have 9 at that 35-38" tall.]
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on May 23, 2016, 03:47:02 AM
I am glad Rainbow is back home and what a beauty Mr blue is!
Minis seem to be on constant lookout for an escape route, lol Mine always knew if I forgot to switch the electricity on to their fence.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 23, 2016, 10:25:04 AM
Moving slow this morning, but Shayne just called and said I have a foal. Gotta run.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 23, 2016, 10:44:24 AM
I KNOW A SECRET!!!!!    8)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 23, 2016, 10:46:07 AM
Ohhh a foal!!!! Cant wait!!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 23, 2016, 12:02:32 PM
Holy crap have we got spots, and I think I already have a name... so, meet Spotty, Hell Coulee Tanas Spots on Top
I'm thinking bay dun, but might be just bay, and it's a colt.   Look at those legs.
He was already up and going when I got out there, haven't actually seen it, but pretty sure he's pood and peed, and he's had a dose of the OTC colostrum supplement.



Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 23, 2016, 03:59:03 PM
WOWSERS!!!! Huge Congrats LOVE The spots!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on May 23, 2016, 10:11:32 PM
All I can say is ....  wow  .......

That is indeed spots!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 24, 2016, 12:05:28 AM
All I can say is ....  wow  .......

That is indeed spots!

Thank you, Paula.
And, Thank you Holly and Diane.  He's a cute little toot.   We are a bit chilly, so I put straw in their shed and closed them in for awhile this afternoon, opened it up at dinnertime.   Also put a blanket on him.  Will see what it's like tomorrow.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 24, 2016, 12:16:21 PM
Kept forgetting to grab it to take to the barn, yesterday, so Tana will get her ivermectin today, hope it still helps with foal heat scours.

Oh, and I did eventually see that his plumbing works.  I was getting more straw and was like "man, what stinks", I had stepped in some poo, turned around and looked at him...  He's talented, he was pooping and peeing at the same time; so plumbing works.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 24, 2016, 01:56:08 PM
That's always the BEST kind of news!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 24, 2016, 07:57:21 PM
 ;pray

I need to check over the two girls that look close and see who might be next, but a little wishful thinking or prayers or whatever it takes to send the filly fairy my way.  Would love a filly or two by Topper.   Three boys his first crop, and starting the second with a boy first, what does it mean?   ;)
Obviously my powers of observation suck, or I would have known Tana was closer than Bonny.
FYI - we are at about 335 days from first day of turn out with stallion, so yesterday's foal was anywhere from 304 days to 334 days gestation (Tana went 307 days her maiden pregnancy, that was hand cover, so known dates).   
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 24, 2016, 08:45:42 PM
Well, once you check, give us an update!!  And maybe Deb will let go of that filly fairy and share!  She's in love with "Spotty", especially since he's a Falabella Blend.  Maybe you two should do some talking!! 
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 24, 2016, 10:17:16 PM
Well, once you check, give us an update!!  And maybe Deb will let go of that filly fairy and share!  She's in love with "Spotty", especially since he's a Falabella Blend.  Maybe you two should do some talking!!

Minimal blend, what is he down to, 1/8 Falabella?  [Might be only 1/16.]   But who cares, he's cute has heck and has lots of spots, hope he keeps them.
And, it's been one of htose days so didn't check the other two mares that closely today, but did manage to get a clean blanket on Spotty (might make it Mr Spots), and wipe a little dried poo off his bum (and another navel dip).   He's a toot, and doesn't like to be handled.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 24, 2016, 10:53:10 PM
At the moment, he's the whole page, but Spotty is up on the new foal page on my website.   ;D
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 24, 2016, 11:57:56 PM
I was just reading on FB, and it reminded me of something I wanted to say.
Before Tana foaled, while she had a baby belly, she seemed a tad thin; a bit thin on top and a bit thin in the ribs.  Now that baby is here, she looks just about right.   Without baby weight pulling down her ribs are less visible, and so is her spine.   She could still use a few more groceries, but overall looks pretty good.   After bub came, I added a bit of senior to her daily diet; it's tastier than their normal ration, so encourages them to eat.   Tana's packing it away right now, really eating her hay and pellets; Spotty must have been taking up more room than it seemed.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 25, 2016, 03:58:53 AM
Minimal blend, what is he down to, 1/8 Falabella?  [Might be only 1/16.]   But who cares, he's cute has heck and has lots of spots, hope he keeps them.

He will be keeping his spots....no doubt there!

Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Anna on May 25, 2016, 04:11:08 AM
Many congrats Chanda - he is gorgeous, the spotty colouring is just perfect!   :)
Am really hoping that the filly fairy visits for your other girls, but maybe just one more colt to keep this fella company at/after weaning time?
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on May 25, 2016, 06:54:02 AM
OH wow!!! What a stunner. Super dooper congrats Chanda. Diane fire up the engine I have a foal to collect! Lmao  ;D ;D
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 25, 2016, 09:34:06 AM
Gassing the plane up now!! 
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 25, 2016, 10:27:58 AM
Many congrats Chanda - he is gorgeous, the spotty colouring is just perfect!   :)
Am really hoping that the filly fairy visits for your other girls, but maybe just one more colt to keep this fella company at/after weaning time?

Nope, no need for more Colts for weaning friends, I have 3 geldings that can keep him company; one is awesome with youngsters, 2 are last crop kids.
Thank you.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 25, 2016, 10:29:03 AM
OH wow!!! What a stunner. Super dooper congrats Chanda. Diane fire up the engine I have a foal to collect! Lmao  ;D ;D
Come and get him about October
Thank you.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 27, 2016, 10:44:51 PM
This evening's update...

Showy is butt pressing and looks to have a little wax on her leg, couldn't see anything on her udder, but since she's a touch me not, it's hard to check.

Bonny is at 6.4 and has wax and easily streams when her udder is touched.  So, perhaps by morning, but  mostly likely before weekend is out.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 27, 2016, 10:46:50 PM
Oh WOW!!!!  This all sounds VERY EXCITING and close!!

Keep us posted!   ;pray ;pray ;pray
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 27, 2016, 11:42:32 PM
I came in, fed my calf, looked over at the corral, Bonny is either grooming Dolly or eating, showered, looked out window, the same.   Will go check in a little bit, will have to grab a flashlight as I have no power at the mini barns.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 12:30:58 AM
Gotta go find some jeans to pull over my jammies to go check mares, too chilly for jammies only.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 01:09:42 AM
Nothing going on, they're just standing around. 
Spotty toot is going blanketless tonight, partially cause it rained earlier and one blanket got wet hanging on the fence and the toher is wet from washing.  Not terribly cold, and he seems to be doing very well, and knows how to find the straw  bed.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 28, 2016, 07:53:00 AM
Awwwww  :)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 08:22:37 AM
Nothing, yet. Bonny is just standing in the barn.  I got that what are you doing here so early look.  Going to eat breakfast, then go back out.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 28, 2016, 08:34:42 AM
Come on Bonny !!! 
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 08:37:39 AM
I was some what prepared, so she's going to make me wait.   It's damp out this morning.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 28, 2016, 10:17:30 AM
And don't they LOVE to make us wait!!   >:D
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 12:19:06 PM
I let her out to pasture with the other girls, will bring them back in fairly soon.  It's sprinkling out.

So, this is what I'm working on...
Blue or print for center.  Don't have more red, as I'm working with FQs (smaller cuts of fabric).  I know which way I'm leaning, just like to hear other thoughts.


Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 28, 2016, 02:54:13 PM
I'm leaning toward the blue center, as the other seems a bit "busy" to me.  Maybe the blue, with something else "dead center" of the large square?
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 04:12:04 PM
The whole quilt will be a bit busy, as it's made up of 6" squares, and the rest will be an assortment of patriotic fabrics.  It's a donation to a project we are doing for guild, so I'm not terribly worried if it's a bit busy.  Let me see if I can paste the fabric assortment here from the website.

http://choicefabrics.com/cfstore/images/large/choice/FQ-62064-001_LRG.jpg

I believe I got all but the one on the right in my assortment.  It's going to be a busy quilt, the star may be the "quietest" part, even with the print.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 04:54:14 PM
Here is the star with some of the print squares around it, not cut yet, but laid out to see.  Pattern actually has the whole center made up of similar tone-on-tone white prints; but as I don't have enough of the white with red stars, I'm mixing it up a bit.    [And, there will be enough left of the center fabric, which ever I choose to cut a few squares to mix into the background squares, probably not too close to the star.]
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 28, 2016, 06:41:50 PM
Okay, NOW I see.  With all the bold colors around it, it's not busy, it fits right in!!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 28, 2016, 07:00:27 PM
Chanda very pretty!
Mom and I havent started our quilt yet.I got busy washing couch cushions, and that means bagging the fluff inside, washing then fulffing the fluff, then o9n to stuffing the fluff back into the cushion...
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 07:30:09 PM
We have a silver buckskin filly out of Bonny. 
Nothing at 3PM, she even jumped and looked at me like not me.   Looked out the window at five and I couldn't tell if it was a baby or someone else's head, due to distance to the corral from house, so went out and she still has her baby slippers on, so quite new.   Iodined and then I came here to post and grab the camera.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 07:54:00 PM
more later, need to get back out there, but I forgot to grab a couple things.  oops.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 08:32:43 PM
Bonny is a bit crampy, so will keep an eye on her.  She's had a small dose of banamine, but might need more.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Lnight89 on May 28, 2016, 08:38:19 PM
Awesome ! Congrats!! She's beautiful :)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 08:51:38 PM
Awesome ! Congrats!! She's beautiful :)

Thank you, very much.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Lnight89 on May 28, 2016, 09:12:40 PM
How's Bonny feeling? Still crampy?
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 28, 2016, 10:06:45 PM
Oh, Chanda, she's simply BEAUTIFUL!!!!!  So feminine looking and just gorgeous!!!  Good job mom and dad!!  Daddy does put that fabulous "look" on these little ones!!

I'm so happy for you.  Hoping Bonny is feeling a bit better.  Keep us posted!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 10:14:31 PM
Bonny was much better at evening feed and eagerly dove into her meager dinner, I had tried a little soaked beet pulp earlier, but she wasn't overly interested.   Tonight, I gave her about half her normal dinner plus extra hay.
I'll get more pictures after she unfolds a bit more, those first were probably at most at an hour old.
Think I already have a name, pretty sure on registered name, contemplating barn name.   It's nice tonight, and they are in the barn, so no blanket.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Lnight89 on May 28, 2016, 10:27:32 PM
All around great news :D can't wait to hear the name you chose !
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 28, 2016, 10:28:47 PM
Me either....so "do tell" !!  ::)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 10:45:10 PM
"Hell Coulee Topper's Georgia Bliss"  if it fits the letter and spaces limit.
Bonny is a Little Kings Buckeroo God daughter, they call him George.

Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 28, 2016, 11:06:43 PM
Also considering the spelling like the actress, as it'll save on letters, so that would be...
"Hell Coulee Topper's Jorga Bliss"
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 28, 2016, 11:55:41 PM
And are you using the Jorga or Georgia as a call name?

She's so pretty!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 29, 2016, 04:55:49 AM
Congratys!! Love her!! The name is Great! Love it!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Lnight89 on May 29, 2016, 07:47:13 AM
Great name :)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 29, 2016, 09:51:09 AM
And are you using the Jorga or Georgia as a call name?

She's so pretty!!
Not sure, I might use Bliss.  Gotta check out her personality.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 29, 2016, 09:51:33 AM
Congratys!! Love her!! The name is Great! Love it!
Thanks
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 29, 2016, 09:51:49 AM
Great name :)
Thanks
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Lnight89 on May 29, 2016, 11:13:02 AM
Oh I like the sound of bliss!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Ryan on May 29, 2016, 08:16:28 PM
Congratulations Chanda , What a wonderful filly :)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 29, 2016, 11:36:47 PM
Congratulations Chanda , What a wonderful filly :)

Thank you.  I think she's pretty special.

People always talk about puppy breath being so wonderful, well I think my favorite smell is "new pony" smell.   This little filly smells wonderful.  Her "big" brother doesn't smell quite as good, but he rolled in pony poop.   ;)  ;D
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Suebe on May 30, 2016, 12:34:51 AM
Awwww she is beautuful! Congrats!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on May 30, 2016, 03:38:12 AM
Great name for a gorgeous baby! <3
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on May 30, 2016, 07:40:23 AM
Well!!  I am behind.

WONDERFUL the filly fairy showed up for you!  I like her name and am looking forward to many more pics.  Can't wait to see how her personality fits w/ the 2 possible barn names - I like both.

On the quilt, when I first looked I thought - needs a solid blue in the center not white w/ blue stars.  Then from you pack - I see you have 3 types of solid blues (all w/ small stars, too, but...).  I like it.  I actually like the busier center over the white w/ blue stars and in the overall theme think just about any would work!  So not a lot of help there, I suppose.

Who is due next?
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 30, 2016, 10:08:37 AM
Showy should be due next, probably the last.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 30, 2016, 10:11:53 AM
Can't wait!!  So far, just gorgeous little ones -- so, are you hoping for another filly, or a colt?  I know at first you said you wanted a colt buddy, but just wondering?  Whatever, I'm sure it will be beautiful!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 30, 2016, 11:57:01 AM
Can't wait!!  So far, just gorgeous little ones -- so, are you hoping for another filly, or a colt?  I know at first you said you wanted a colt buddy, but just wondering?  Whatever, I'm sure it will be beautiful!!

Looking for a filly, as I have plenty of boys around here, and the older geldings (12 year old and two 4 year olds) can make fine weaning buddies for Spotty.   Bliss (or maybe Jorga) needs a friend for weaning.  Although a filly can stay with momma longer as needed, so if I'm blessed with more boys, it'll be fine; Dolly spent her first winter with her momma (lots of snow and not enough pens, so left them together).

Anyone know if Donkeys naturally have longer teats than mares?  My mini jenny looks to have a little pooch down there, and her teats are longer than the mares teats.  But, she is a bit chubby, so could just be chubbiness showing through.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 30, 2016, 12:44:51 PM
Debated posting (today), but decided I would...

We have an angel colt.   Showy had a red bag this morning, sometime.   Sorrel colt with star and strip.    Not sure how much I missed her by.  I didn't sleep well last night, should have got up earlier, but just couldn't get moving.   We are shipping some cows today, so getting ready for that and rearranging corrals and waiting on the trucker, etc.  No excuse, really, but she didn't seem that ready, she is a maiden, so that doesn't help, and a touch me not.

P.S.  Holy crap, I know people have said how tough a red bag is, but I had no idea; there is no tearing it by hand.  There was a little hole, I got my fingers into and ripped, but I couldn't start a hole by any means with my fingers.  [It was too late for this little guy.]
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 30, 2016, 01:39:27 PM
So sorry for your loss, Chanda.  These maidens can be tricky as we all know, not giving us many "signs".  Please know how sorry we all are for your loss.  Sending lots of {{{{{HUGS}}}}} your way.

And Suebe just went through a little donkey foaling, so hopefully she'll chime in here!  Personally, I will look forward to seeing another little "long ears" here!  They are so darn cute!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 30, 2016, 02:50:31 PM
So sorry for your loss, Chanda.  These maidens can be tricky as we all know, not giving us many "signs".  Please know how sorry we all are for your loss.  Sending lots of {{{{{HUGS}}}}} your way.

And Suebe just went through a little donkey foaling, so hopefully she'll chime in here!  Personally, I will look forward to seeing another little "long ears" here!  They are so darn cute!

Thank you, very  much, Diane.   
I feel so bad for Showy.  I didn't leave it there for her very long, but I'm not certain she really knew what it was since it never moved.  Seems movement helps kick in the mothering ability.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 30, 2016, 04:48:04 PM
If Baybe took on her one hand breeding date, today she would be 310 days.

If Misty took on the last possible day out with the stallion, she could be 320 days (she would be further along if she took earlier, so not looking very promising).
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 30, 2016, 04:56:31 PM
I was thinking this morning or maybe it was yesterday, probably yesterday, since today started out poorly...

Everyone always talks about how wonderful puppy breath is, I just don't get it, and don't find it to be appealing; but have discovered that new ponies smell wonderful.  Yes, I've been sniffing Spotty and Bliss, every chance I get; two visitors today got to sniff Bliss and they thought it was better than puppy breath too.  [Leaning towards Bliss, but might be Jorga.]
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Lnight89 on May 30, 2016, 05:48:40 PM
So sorry :( <3
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on May 30, 2016, 06:14:57 PM
O, Chanda, I'm sooo sorry.  Sending cyber hugs your way.

Glad that Showy is OK.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 30, 2016, 07:03:58 PM
O, Chanda, I'm sooo sorry.  Sending cyber hugs your way.

Glad that Showy is OK.

Thank you, very much.   Showy seems to be doing well as far as the foaling goes, but she has a few other issues that we need to take care of.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Ryan on May 30, 2016, 07:20:13 PM
Sorry to read this Chanda, Hope your little mare is doing ok , Thinking of you today :)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 30, 2016, 07:23:47 PM
Sorry to read this Chanda, Hope your little mare is doing ok , Thinking of you today :)

Thank you.  Showy seems to be doing ok.

Spotty and Bliss are doing well, I'm mostly enjoying watching them be foals and just interact with their dams.  Will wait til Bliss is a little older, then put the mares and foals back in the main paddock with the other mares.  This worked well for me before, so should be ok again; but will keep an eye on Bliss, since boys tend to play rougher than girls.  [All boys first crop, so they all played the same.]
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 31, 2016, 12:07:22 AM
Looking at two fabrics in my stash to add to the patriotic quilt, should I need more fabric, but they might be too dark.
One is tone on tone with stars, kind of a denim color; the other a dark blue with some stars and squiggles.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on May 31, 2016, 01:44:36 AM
I like the stars ands squiggles, but what do I know?
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on May 31, 2016, 05:20:42 PM
Oh gosh Chandra, so sorry you lost your Colt.  Hugs my friend!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 31, 2016, 11:51:35 PM
I like the stars ands squiggles, but what do I know?

That's the one I'm leaning towards, if I don't end up using both.
I looked at fabric at Walmart today, while I was on my all day excursion, but nothing looked good.   Up at 4am, on the road at 5am, at the stockyards at 9am, cows sold around 10:30 or 11am, then lunch, shopping and head towards home.
Didn't get everything I hoped, and completely spaced a couple things, like the  new kitchen faucet.   Spent more at Wally world than I planned, but there were a few regular pantry items that were way cheaper than our local grocery store.  [Yet, my house cat dry food was more expensive.]
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on May 31, 2016, 11:53:00 PM
Oh gosh Chandra, so sorry you lost your Colt.  Hugs my friend!

thank you very much.

That may have been my last, but I'm just not sure.  so, I'll keep watching the other two exposed mares and see what happens.   Tilly, the donk, lives with my smaller stallion; but since he gives whole new meaning to hand breeding, I doubt he did it on his own, but you never know.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on June 01, 2016, 03:16:10 AM
Oh Chanda, I don't know how I missed this. I am so sorry for your loss. Red bags are every breeders nightmare. I have had a few over the years and they often come with no warning what so ever. Sending hugs my friend.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 01, 2016, 09:56:03 AM
Oh Chanda, I don't know how I missed this. I am so sorry for your loss. Red bags are every breeders nightmare. I have had a few over the years and they often come with no warning what so ever. Sending hugs my friend.
Thank you, very much.  This was my first and feels extra scrappy as I didn't think I'd get a foal from Showy.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Anna on June 02, 2016, 04:29:21 AM
I'm a bit late Chanda, but I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your foal. Over the past few years I have had 4 red bags and managed to save all of them, but back in the mid 1900's I lost the first two (one immediately after the other) as I had no idea what was happening and in a panic i called the vet - of course too late to save the first one and the stupid vet who came never explained what was happening and what to do if it happened again. So I lost the second one - called him again.  Did my own research then and, as I said, I managed to save the later ones. (luckily soon after my tragic losses we moved and now have brilliant vets.  :))
Sending you ((((HUGS))))
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 02, 2016, 11:08:51 AM
Thank you, Anna.   While I had read about them, until you experience it, you don't realize how tough that bag is.  I'm just glad she was able to pass him on her own, just sad I don't get to play with a little red head.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 02, 2016, 11:27:24 PM
Farrier called back today and scheduled a trim for the saddle horses for tomorrow at 6am!  I asked for a little later, so we settled on 7am.  I'm an hour out and he's branding in the afternoon, so wanted it done early.   :o   I'm rarely up at 6am, let alone have horses ready for anything that early.   Going to have to work at getting moving in the morning.
I trim the minis, as I didn't have much luck with two previous farrier trials; if they are going to leave them unbalanced and cock-eyed, I can do that for free rather than paying them $40/head.   Current saddle horse trimmer has only done them for me, and unless I get in a bind, don't think I'll ask to have him trim minis.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 03, 2016, 09:31:13 AM
I loved your comment last night -- had me laughing!! 
Quote
...if they are going to leave them unbalanced and cock-eyed, I can do that for free rather than paying them $40/head

Boy, is that true! 

Mornings I have no problem with, it's waiting to go to work, as the morning hours between 3:30-6 seem to take forever to pass by.  Too dark to garden, nothing much on TV (although I do watch some DVR recorded programs at this time), so I check here, check emails, read or play a computer game.  Anything to keep my mind clear from thinking about what I must do when I get to work.  I try to keep work at work and enjoy my home time without work interfering.  Now if I could just get my boss to stop calling me at home when she "thinks" of something, it would be just perfect!  Those 5:30 am calls from her (because she knows I'm up) just drive me crazy -- and they are certainly nothing urgent.

I just like those hours to be "dead-minded" --
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 03, 2016, 10:29:12 AM
I can't imagine starting my day as early as you do Diane, I'm so not a morning person.
Farrier was right on time.  Rebel was a turd, and Hayley was well behaved til the last hoof, then she got a bit fidgety.   
He loved the new babies, thought they were something else.

I opened the gate for the mares to go out on grass and they still hadn't left their paddock when I came in after we were done, will go back out in a little bit and usher them out if I must.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 03, 2016, 07:57:41 PM
I've never slept well, and my oldest boy, Tommy, took after me.  He and I used to sit up and watch TV all hours of the night.  We both need a good solid 3 hours in a row -- but it doesn't matter which 3 hours it is to me. Just as long I can get that DEEP 3 hours of un-interrupted sleep.  Then, I'm good to go!

I'll bet that farrier thought those babies were GRAND!!  They are both so beautiful -- now we know he at least has EXCELLENT TASTE!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 03, 2016, 09:43:10 PM
Diane, now I know why you like Topper so much...  He's a half brother to one of your mares, same sire Buckeroo's Top Cat.

Unless I just didn't notice the black points on Showy's lost colt, Topper isn't homozygous for black; thought he might be since 4 out of 5 were black based or bay.   His sire is buckskin and dam black, so thought it possible for homozygous for black, but now not so sure.  Paternal great grand dam is palomino, so that red could have carried through all that way.   Looking up his dam...  And, maternal great grandsire was Boogerman, so chestnut, so that red could have carried down, could have come from either side.    Dang, it just dawned on me right now, Topper traces to Rowdy; but I did test for LWO and he's negative.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 03, 2016, 10:20:04 PM
Top Cat was my favorite of the Buckeroo stallions.  And you'll note, that Classy Cat was an appaloosa buckskin!!  She took 3rd Nationally in AMHA in her class. 

I loved the "original" start to that line -- Gold Melody Boy -- and had a direct daughter of his here for many years.  Never really had many of the Buckeroo lines, a few, but fell in love with Classy Cat and had her shipped all the way from Washington State to Florida!  But she was worth it!!

Sounds like Topper is really heterozygous for black, getting that red little one.  But again, it's really hard to know, because some times those "red" babies blow their foal coats and wind up "black based" buckskins!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 03, 2016, 10:54:35 PM
Well it couldn't be buckskin as neither Showy nor Topper have cream, but bay is a possibility.

Check out these baby pictures and then older pictures of Dakota, he was registered as dun, he's bay, but his points came in later.  [A friend took the pic of him and his dam, as she bought his year older half brother out of same dam, so I can't be absolutely positive it's him, other than she said so.]
Last picture is when I turned him out with the yearling boys the first time.


Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 03, 2016, 10:55:10 PM
And, I've seen those pictures of Classy Cat, she was lovely, I thought so from the start, and I'm not usually drawn to appies.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 04, 2016, 09:17:02 AM
Yes, no cream!  I get confused which horses I'm looking at some times!  LOL

And for someone not drawn to appies, you produced a gorgeous one!!  Appy breeders will drool over him!  I know how excited I was to first see him.  I LOVE the bold, big spots!!

Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 04, 2016, 09:26:59 AM
If I had met just Tana after she was born, I may not have brought her home, knowing her sire was leopard appy, but I was in love with her dam and wanted that baby regardless.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 04, 2016, 10:54:01 AM
That's the one thing people who like appys don't understand.  Most think you need leopards to make patterned babies, but you can breed 2 LOUD leopard appaloosas, and get a foal with no patterning 25% of the time.  I had it happen here once.  Got a solid foal, from two loud leopard appaloosa parents.  I was pretty disappointed to say the least.  He didn't stay here, and I moved to breeding more fewspots -- both stallions and mares as I love the patterning they can produce!

But I love the solid appy-bred mares, as bred to a homozygous stallion (fewspot or snowcap) you get visual appy every time!

Tana threw an exceptionally nice baby for you!!  He'll be so handsome as he grows!! There's a lot of drooling in my keyboard!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Lnight89 on June 04, 2016, 01:37:38 PM
That's the one thing people who like appys don't understand.  Most think you need leopards to make patterned babies, but you can breed 2 LOUD leopard appaloosas, and get a foal with no patterning 25% of the time.  I had it happen here once.  Got a solid foal, from two loud leopard appaloosa parents.  I was pretty disappointed to say the least.  He didn't stay here, and I moved to breeding more fewspots -- both stallions and mares as I love the patterning they can produce!

But I love the solid appy-bred mares, as bred to a homozygous stallion (fewspot or snowcap) you get visual appy every time!

Tana threw an exceptionally nice baby for you!!  He'll be so handsome as he grows!! There's a lot of drooling in my keyboard!!

This is very true. My mare who had a beautiful big blanket was bred to a very loud leopard 4 times and all four times had foal with not one spot ! Not even a blaze or white foot! Lol but she was bred to a jet black appy stud with zero white markings 3 times and all three times had GORGEOUS foals filled with colour and spots. :)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 06, 2016, 12:40:29 AM
I don't think I asked here.
Can a non pregnant mare have "milk" that tests at around 7?
Misty had a tiny bit of fluid to give, it tested around 7; I didn't have the color card with me, but it was that green that is the middle range of the foal test strips.  [I know the pool strips show different colors.]
She honestly doesn't look big enough to be pregnant now; but sure did when she still had her winter woolies.   Not sticking out to the sides, just a bit of a low belly.   My girls are 38", and I know the bigger ones can often hide it better than the small ones do; but she would be over 320 days from the last day Topper was out with the mares, so thinking it's probably a no.

the only one that looks a little bit pregnant is Tilly, but I feel it's just chunky donkey I'm looking at.  She still has her woolies largely intact, need to do some more grooming or clip her if the heat continues to rise.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 09, 2016, 09:59:32 PM
I know it's just an old wives tale, so often doesn't work, but the string test is still kind of fun.
Anyway, I tested all my mares over the winter.   The two that were never exposed, the nail never moved.  The other 4 it moved.  Today, I tested two mares that already foaled, no movement; the exposed mare that hasn't foaled the nail moved.  So we'll see what happens, but we are getting towards the end of decent gestation time frame, so hard to say what may happen.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Holly on June 09, 2016, 10:20:03 PM
Chanda, when Kate came to me she was very overweight, she had a small udder one side bigger than other, and she had white milk that tested 6.8! I thought maybe she was going to foal or just weaned a foal but nope she was a maiden, Vet tested for mastitis, and she was clear, vet said was due to the weight, as she lost weight she dried up.
But I sure hope its a wee one cooking in there for you!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 09, 2016, 10:24:27 PM
Chanda, when Kate came to me she was very overweight, she had a small udder one side bigger than other, and she had white milk that tested 6.8! I thought maybe she was going to foal or just weaned a foal but nope she was a maiden, Vet tested for mastitis, and she was clear, vet said was due to the weight, as she lost weight she dried up.
But I sure hope its a wee one cooking in there for you!

Misty doesn't have an extra ounce on her, so even harder to tell if she might be packing a foal or not.  These mares of mine are good at not looking overly pregnant, even with their second foals they have carrying pretty high and tight, but since I didn't breed them back to back, they had plenty of time to suck it all back up.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 09, 2016, 10:26:33 PM
Well then, I'm crossing my fingers for at least 1 more foal for you.  And I'd sure love to see Tilly have a little long ears!!

And don't forget, 320 days isn't the magic number for some girls.  My Carrie was a 365 day mare every year!  She's the red roan on the fat mare page!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 09, 2016, 10:43:01 PM
Well then, I'm crossing my fingers for at least 1 more foal for you.  And I'd sure love to see Tilly have a little long ears!!

And don't forget, 320 days isn't the magic number for some girls.  My Carrie was a 365 day mare every year!  She's the red roan on the fat mare page!

I can't remember what day it was, but I've passed the last possible 320 day point for Misty, but we haven't hit the last possible 365 day point, so it's still possible, just not probable.  And, Baybe would be about 10 days behind Misty if she took on the only hand cover date.   And, Tilly, well I just don't have a date for that, cause if it happened, Che` did it by himself, some how; but with the way Tilly can contort when she wants to, it just might be possible.

I have a quilt retreat to vend at tomorrow night, so that is a likely time for one to go, I must go as it's my main income for the year for my fabric biz, which also helps to support the ponies.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 09, 2016, 10:50:03 PM
While she would be going quite a bit longer than her maiden pregnancy that was around 320 days, perhaps Misty is waiting for another Father's Day performance, she had Junior on Father's Day in 2012, I believe that year it was June 17th.

July 15th was the last day that Topper was turned out with his mares.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Renée on June 10, 2016, 03:20:06 AM
Chanda, I have had an open mare bag up and test 6.8. She really had me thinking she was going to foal but then it slowly went down and no baby appeared.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 10, 2016, 09:23:40 AM
Chanda, I have had an open mare bag up and test 6.8. She really had me thinking she was going to foal but then it slowly went down and no baby appeared.

That's what I'm afraid of, but will still watch.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 10, 2016, 01:02:59 PM
And we're crossing fingers and hoping with you!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 10, 2016, 03:07:58 PM
And we're crossing fingers and hoping with you!!

Thanks, Diane.   Misty is quite thin for her, not emaciated or anything like that, just thin for her, especially if she were to be carrying a foal, so it doesn't look promising, but maybe this year, she's cooking up something good for me.   And, after my AQHA mare went nearly a year with a filly, I won't count out a long pregnancy producing a filly.  [I had always read that colts cooked longer than fillies, so when my mare was pushing a year, I assumed she would produce a colt, so was a bit surprised by the filly she had.]
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 10, 2016, 08:49:52 PM
My mare Carrie, who carried for a full 365 days each year, produced a filly all but one year.  So, I'm with you on that!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 11, 2016, 03:45:01 AM
My mare Carrie, who carried for a full 365 days each year, produced a filly all but one year.  So, I'm with you on that!
Mine seem good at producing colts.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 11, 2016, 09:21:52 AM
I know when I was selecting stallions, I often ran their numbers of fillies vs. colts, looking for those who seemed to throw the "X" chromosome.  I had quite a few "filly producers" here, as I always seemed to have a more difficult time selling colts, if they weren't being sold as stallion quality.  But I placed many a colt as a first horse for children on gelding contracts to many 4-H'ers, and as potential driving horses.  The "cost" of the horse was the gelding at my vet, which was reasonably priced, and I just wanted to move any "extra" colts anyway, so it was more important to get them in good homes.

I still laugh, as there is a 4-H horse club here, and when I first got involved, NOT ONE CHILD owned a horse!!  I couldn't believe it!  So, I did find a good outlet for non-stallion quality colts, and the kids loved it!  They showed them in local shows and had a blast!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 14, 2016, 06:37:02 PM
Little toots are doing good.  Still just being babies, kindergarten will start soon.   I've been handling them abit, just nothing formal.

Trimmed up a couple today, and have a couple more to do soon, then will have a couple weeks before the next round of pedicures.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 14, 2016, 08:29:50 PM
We all know I've had enough devastation and crap in my spring, so here's hoping that at least one of the three ladies still left that were exposed last year to a stallion produce a foal.   ;pray   Misty was exposed to Topper; and Baybe and Tilly were exposed to Che`.  The only one that looks remotely pregnant is Tilly, and it's likely just donkey fatness going on.


For those that missed the news, my crappy spring consisted of: two equine euthanasias in April, one red bag foal, and we lost our favorite house cat last Monday (June 6). 

A storm is brewing, so best get out and feed critters before it hits. 
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 14, 2016, 09:43:53 PM
I'm praying for at least one more, and hopefully 2 -- and would LOVE on being a "long ears" !!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 14, 2016, 10:50:12 PM
I'm praying for at least one more, and hopefully 2 -- and would LOVE on being a "long ears" !!!

I would love a long ears, but I'm thinking just donkey fat.  Time will tell.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on June 18, 2016, 09:44:28 AM
Too funny, Chanda.

We haven't seen any pics of Tilly in a while.  Got any?  Would love to see what "donkey fat" looks like,  >:D
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 18, 2016, 09:49:33 AM
 I really like that little Tilly!  Okay, come on.....give!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 18, 2016, 07:33:57 PM
I'll try to remember to get new pics of Tilly, maybe tomorrow I can grab the camera, and get a couple of the babies too.   They are like 3-4 weeks old already.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on June 18, 2016, 07:43:25 PM
 ;D

looking forward to it!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 19, 2016, 07:57:24 AM
Hard to believe how fast they grow!  Can't wait to see ALL of them!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 19, 2016, 10:05:33 AM
We had a thunderstorm last night, so everyone will probably be filthy.  The wind finished off a section of windbreak, knocked the top over, it was already cracked, and blew the bottom out of one piece.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 19, 2016, 07:42:21 PM
The wind also picked up and rolled a large round metal water tank through one fence and over another and into the creek.   After the horses pushed the portable panels around their pasture out of place, the wind was able to about blow over the panels.   We had a power outage today.   And, with the wind, I just didn't get pictures taken.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 19, 2016, 11:27:24 PM
Now THAT'S and excuse!!  So sorry you had such a time today.  Just get the pictures when you can, as we understand that life overtakes us all some times!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 20, 2016, 12:04:44 PM
A few pictures of donkey fat, although, it doesn't show as much in these pictures.  She wasn't cooperating, I'd line up for a picture and she'd walk up to me, so angles aren't very good.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 20, 2016, 12:05:14 PM
And, one of Baybe:
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 20, 2016, 05:31:30 PM
Ok, ran the numbers through the calculator, again.
Baybe is 331 days from her one hand cover date.  She lives with Che`, they spend all day together, he goes in his stall at night so he can take as long as he needs to eat his senior.
Misty is 341 days from last day out with Topper on pasture for breeding, she doesn't look bred, so I doubt she is.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 20, 2016, 07:13:20 PM
Baybe is such a pretty girl.  I'm crossing my fingers that since she lives with Che' there will be a baby sooner or later.  And Tilly does look suspicious!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 20, 2016, 07:22:20 PM
Baybe is such a pretty girl.  I'm crossing my fingers that since she lives with Che' there will be a baby sooner or later.  And Tilly does look suspicious!

I wish, but Che` is the one that  gives whole new meaning to hand breeding, so I don't hold my breath that he can do it himself.
And, since Donkeys go about a year, anything is possible, but I still think donkey fat and fluff.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 20, 2016, 07:50:38 PM
Well, I'm hopeful...... ;pray
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 20, 2016, 07:55:03 PM
Well, I'm hopeful...... ;pray

Well, we can hope and pray; and it would sure help me resolve this "I want another" feeling; but I won't hold my breath, since I don't want to turn blue and pass out.

I trimmed Bonny's hooves today, and I think they are starting to look much better.  We've been battling white line or something like it for probably two years.  Just when I think we get it licked, it shows up in another hoof.  The back hooves are still a bit off on angles, but she is standing up, instead of rocked back on her heels, so seeing improvement.   The two gaps are slowly starting to go away, so here's hoping we can get it cleared up and all better.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on June 20, 2016, 09:21:55 PM
they look great!!

Awww, Tilly would have the most beautiful "mini hinny" baby!  You don't hear of them too often (don't think I've heard of any lately). 

I know that a few years ago, Lewella had a whole group of little mule pony foals (oopsie!), and they seemed to find new homes pretty quick. 
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 20, 2016, 09:42:47 PM
Thanks, Paula.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 22, 2016, 03:35:32 PM
Someone in the paddock with Che` has slightly loose poops, but they are grazing in the morning, so it could just be wet grass with the rains we've had lately.   Moving their pasture spot today and mowing the coarse stuff they won't eat, so it can grow more evenly, and I can more easily pick poo.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 22, 2016, 05:58:13 PM
Or...... ;pray
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 22, 2016, 06:05:28 PM
Or...... ;pray

That would be nice, but I still won't be holding my breath; turning blue and passing out is no fun.   ;)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 22, 2016, 07:00:12 PM
I know, but I'm the forever optimist!!  Plus, I want to see another little one!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Ryan on June 22, 2016, 07:26:07 PM
White line is the worst Chanda , I feel your pain. My eldest gelding and "forever" horse ( Monte) has had this ever since I have had him. I have tried everything and I mean everything to get rid of it but I have had no luck. He was the horse that got me back into riding many years ago though these days spends his days enjoying life in the back paddock eating away.

If you ever find a cure or something that helps , let me know :)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 22, 2016, 08:19:18 PM
White line is the worst Chanda , I feel your pain. My eldest gelding and "forever" horse ( Monte) has had this ever since I have had him. I have tried everything and I mean everything to get rid of it but I have had no luck. He was the horse that got me back into riding many years ago though these days spends his days enjoying life in the back paddock eating away.

If you ever find a cure or something that helps , let me know :)
I've just been using povidone iodine (Betadine) and trying to get the trims balanced.   I've seen some pictures of some serious resections trying to get it under control, but I won't be doing that.   If the gap is really large, I soak gauze pads in betadine, stuff them in the crack and wrap the hoof for a couple days hoping to get it up in the ick and kill it in hopes of things getting better.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 22, 2016, 10:30:24 PM
Have you tried using Copper Sulfate powder for white line disease?  Place on a pad, and wrap the hoof for several days.  Copper sulfate tends to dry the area and kill the ick.

But, I've also heard of a mix of Polysporin/Neosporin Plus antibiotic ointment with local anesthetic in it mixed 50-50 with Clotrimazole 1% athletes foot cream. With this treatment you attack both the fungal infection and any bacterial infection. This mix applied to the white line and frog for 3 or 4 days in a row is usually successful in killing any fungus.

And, I did find an interesting article that is a variation of the above creams:   

Substituting the athletes foot cream with a Miconazole Nitrate 2% athletes foot powder aerosol spray and instead of Polysporin as a antibacterial using household Lysol Disinfectant aerosol spray (kills 99.999% of bacteria & viruses). 3 or 4 days in a row of this seems to kill any hoof fungus.

If the foot is cleaned out properly before spraying this seems to get great penetration and works even better than the creams above. It might sound too simple to work but the writer said over the last year he's seen horses that nothing would cure get rid of their fungus with this treatment.
 
Just some thoughts. 

~~Diane
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Ryan on June 22, 2016, 10:44:18 PM
Thankyou Ladies  ;)
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 22, 2016, 10:54:54 PM
I'd be interested in knowing how it works.  I know my farrier/vet used the copper sulfate for thrush the few times I had it here.  But the cream or spray mixtures sound kind of promising, and the spray seems pretty easy to use, even more so than the cream mixture.

I hope to hear of some success for your special boy, Ryan, should you try any of the ideas.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 23, 2016, 12:15:00 AM
I haven't tried those Diane, mostly because I'm lazy and I have the betadine on hand, and it's what my last farrier used for everything related to hooves.
I've read on the FB farrier complaint group I follow that they have some success with Today or Tomorrow mastitis treatment for white line and thrush.  Comes in a tube and you squirt it in, evidently.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on June 23, 2016, 08:12:07 AM
and if you don't have anything else on hand, or want a less expensive - maybe less "invasive" way -

a mix of 50/50 water and white vinegar sprayed into the hooves/thrushy areas works well, too.

I would think, especially as a spray, it would work on white line issues too.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 24, 2016, 01:35:47 PM
Che` was way too interested in Baybe today, so likely she isn't pregnant.  Will give it more time, then try again to hand breed in July and hope for the best.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 25, 2016, 02:43:09 PM
Ok, so Tilly gave me a tiny scare this morning.  I can see part of their pen from the bedroom window, I looked out this morning and Tilly was laying down, don't usually see this, and if I open the window and call her name she usually comes to the gate, well she was in no hurry to get up.  So I got dressed to go see how she was doing, no rush to get up, but she's fine, just having a donkey nap, just surprised to find her laying down outside the shelter after last night's rain, since donkey's don't typically like rain or water.   She's fine and gave me one of those "what now, Mom" looks; so she's fine.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 25, 2016, 03:58:23 PM
Oh, thank goodness!  I hate when they scare you that way!  So glad to hear she's okay!  Now, put your heart back in your chest, and breathe!   ;D
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 25, 2016, 04:13:14 PM
Still not sure if she might be pregnant or just donkey fat.   I'm thinking just two foals for 2016; unless I buy something, which is highly unlikely.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Lnight89 on June 25, 2016, 09:46:19 PM
Ok, so Tilly gave me a tiny scare this morning.  I can see part of their pen from the bedroom window, I looked out this morning and Tilly was laying down, don't usually see this, and if I open the window and call her name she usually comes to the gate, well she was in no hurry to get up.  So I got dressed to go see how she was doing, no rush to get up, but she's fine, just having a donkey nap, just surprised to find her laying down outside the shelter after last night's rain, since donkey's don't typically like rain or water.   She's fine and gave me one of those "what now, Mom" looks; so she's fine.

Sugar and waffles did this to me last week! They were both out in the pasture on their sides looking dead and I was at first like " oh cute they're sleeping" then I called them and they didn't move an inch (they always run to the gate!) Then I got an apple and broke it in their outside bins and still nothing! I was like omg and ran in to check them. They both slowly raised their heads like they were thinking " what is all the fuss? ?"  Scared me bad lol
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 25, 2016, 11:39:03 PM
[Sugar and waffles did this to me last week! They were both out in the pasture on their sides looking dead and I was at first like " oh cute they're sleeping" then I called them and they didn't move an inch (they always run to the gate!) Then I got an apple and broke it in their outside bins and still nothing! I was like omg and ran in to check them. They both slowly raised their heads like they were thinking " what is all the fuss? ?"  Scared me bad lol

Yes, the heart in the throat feeling because of furkids is not fun.  Mine usually at least raise their head if they are sunbathing, but this morning Tilly was a turd.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 26, 2016, 07:22:28 AM
Yup!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Lnight89 on June 27, 2016, 08:46:05 PM
Yeah that's always an awful feeling !
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on June 27, 2016, 09:40:58 PM
Tilly the TURD!!!!!!!!!!  Slapping floor, rolling side to side, tears streaming.

OK, sorry, it wasn't that funny to you.  Been there, after having Animal Control called no less, so I KNOW how it feels when they are slow to respond while enjoying thier naps!!!  Downright heart thumping at times.

Tilly - you didn't nap enough.  I'm ready to "die" - muscles feel like jello, eyes burning from the several times today that sweat was running into them painfully, just plain tired.  You were supposed to pass some of that "good sleep feeling" back over to me!...  and I really do not want to go to work tomorrow - i hate this working only two days!  It's really hard to get into the groove of going in.  I'll be so glad when we get not 1 but 2 new vets hired.  I want to go back to working 3-4 days/week!

AH well, getting some work accomplished around the property..  Hmm, think I stole Chanda mare/foal thread ...  sorry.  Need to switch back to my own.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on June 27, 2016, 09:49:18 PM
LOL!!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Lnight89 on June 27, 2016, 09:53:11 PM
Lol!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on June 27, 2016, 10:16:20 PM
 :D ;D :o ??? :))
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on July 03, 2016, 11:06:48 PM
Nothing to do with foaling, but...   tried a little watermelon on the minis today, almost a complete bomb.  I have 11 minis and a mini donkey; Che` loved it and ate every piece I offered him (3-4, maybe 5 tiny pieces), Dolly at 2-3 pieces then quit, no one else did more than sniff and give me a dirty look.    Have read on several forums, that others have horses that just love watermelon, well the odds aren't good around here.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on July 04, 2016, 08:18:03 AM
I think I tried it once many years ago, and had the same results you did.  I was a bit disappointed, because this town is know for watermelon season and they even have a festival, since it's a "crop" here.  But, none of mine were very impressed.
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: Chanda on July 06, 2016, 04:31:22 PM
First load of hay home.
"My Field" had 41 bales of straight grass hay this year, perfect for Tilly and the horses that share that paddock; so need to see if he has 30 more bales of straight grass hay available.   [One year, it produced very well, we got like 80 bales, last year no rain so only 12 bales, that someone else grabbed first.]
Filled the rest of the trailer out of the stack, grass/alfalfa mix hay, so will stack that for Topper's winter supply;  he can have and handle alfalfa mix hay, or at least has in the past without trouble.   Saw what looked like straight grass in the stack, but it was in the middle of a 100' long stack of hay, if I pulled from the middle and caused the stack to fall, I would probably be banned for life from getting hay from Ron.   [Going to call him, and see if he'll let me know when the stack has been picked to close to that point, so I can come get another 30 bales of grass.    Or, if he thinks he'll have a cutting of grass off another field.]
Now, to go unload the trailer before it starts to rain, again. 
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: dcwolcott on July 06, 2016, 05:36:44 PM
WOW!  Lots of work Chanda!  Give Topper a great, big HUG and tell him how proud we are of his babies this year!!
Title: Re: HC Minis 2016 foaling line-up
Post by: paintponylvr on July 24, 2016, 12:21:28 PM
I've got 30 head right now...  Not one is real interested in watermelon - the actual fruit or the rinds.  They just shrivel up and become part of the pasture, which right now isn't a bad thing.  Trying to change a very sandy area to "dirt".  Have a lot of manure to add into it - but at 112* heat indices lately, I just haven't gotten it moved (by hand - no tractor, LOL).

Congrats on the hay!  I sure know how that is...  I need to get some more small squares.  I'm only getting them 10-30 at a time right now - since I'm the only one loading/unloading and we've had such rain storms every afternoon/eve.

Day before yesterday (Friday evening) we had a pretty violent storm - lots of lightning, wind, rain, hail.  We didn't have a significant amount of damage, but a tree fell on our neighbors chain link fence (he's bummed but already had the fence company out to repair it!).  Another neighbor, straight down our road and who used to own our property 3 owners ago, had a barn/indoor arena and lost the whole roof.  A 3rd neighbor - at the end of our road - also had severe damage, but I have no details since we don't generally get along and I haven't been down to see his place...  We are in the process of mowing and cutting up the one tree that did come down (rotted at the roots) w/o actually hitting anything.