[ArabGirl]

Anyone here want a foal?
Serious. It's too late for the shot. (I think? It's been about a week since... IT... happened.)

I figured out why my dad isn't in much of a hurry to do anything about Roxanne bein' preggers- HE wants it. He thinks he can handle it.
I have one thing to say- NO. If she has it, I'M keeping it, and when I turn 18 I'm selling it to somebody that can take care of it and train it properly. (And possibly Roxanne too, if I can't afford her. ) As soon as this foal is on the ground, I'm gonna keep dad away from it. I WILL NOT WILL NOT let him ruin a perfect baby that someone else could turn into a good and faithful friend.

If whomever wants it will wait 4 years, I'll give it to them FREE. All they have to do is come get it.

[Equine Repro]

Originally Posted by ArabGirl

Anyone here want a foal?
Serious. It's too late for the shot. (I think? It's been about a week since... IT... happened.)

Did you not read any of what I posted?????????? When using prostaglandin it MUST be given NO EARLIER than 5 to 6 days post ovulation. Therefore, a week after breeding is right within the timeline. Additionally, it will easily work on mares up to 30 days pregnant. If given after thirty days, it will still probably work, but may require more than one shot. Get the shot.

Kathy St.Martin
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[imacowgirl2]

Yep, get the shot -- you're still well within the timeline of when it can be used...actually, like Kathy said, just at the beginning of the timeline.

It can't be that expensive, otherwise people raising cattle would not use it regularly If your dad is in no hurry, get the vet out yourself, or go pick it up and give it yourself if you feel comfortable giving your own shots (not sure if this is an option, though I dont know why it wouldnt be, since prostaglandin is just a hormone).

[nicz2cu]

Originally Posted by ArabGirl

The reason why Dudley still had his 'tennis balls' is because my sister wanted to wait until it was warmer. (She had an entire WEEK to get it done.)
Then the vet wanted too much money for it. ($140 How much is that? They had $8,000!)

IF they had gotten him GELDED, this wouldn't have happened! I plan on (If we want the foal.) sending half of any foaling fees (Vet cost.) to them.
Why I called Dudley a mutt:
They don't know what breed he is.

It is better to geld in the colder weather because in the warmer months you have a higher risk of infection due to flies and other factors.

[Patty13637]

A whole bottle of lute is less than 20.00 so worse case the Vet will charge you 20.00. Read what was posted , its not to late.

It costs the same to take care of a pregnant mare and foal wether she is bred to a mutt or to a purbred stallion. Difference is the price you can get for the foal.

Papered foals are going for only a few hundred dollars . What do you think a mixed will go for if it has to be sold ?? MEAT

Patty

[Banat]

Get the shot! It's quick and easy and you don't increase the unwanted horse population. Be responsible.

[Appylvr]

It isn't too late. If you don't want to do the shot then you can have one pinched off. You can do that up until about 28 days or so. Why spend hundreds if not more on an unwanted foal?

[ArabGirl]

I did read your post EquineRepro. I could buy the shot at the local IFA and give it to her myself. I am stuck between a rock and a hard spot. I am thinking of selling the saddle I have for $50. It'd be enough to get the shot. (I just drained my money jar.)

[ArabGirl]

I think I have reason to be happy now... very happy...

ROXY'S IN HEAT!

Yep. She's been taunting poor Dudley for a week now. I think that it didn't take because his count is probably low. I also remember that my sister said he only has one teste, and that's why the last owner sold him. Well, whatever happened, it was a very lucky miracle. Now I can feel better.
Also, off-topic, but I wanted to say it.
My mother-in-law's gelding acts like he owns her. Today, he was nuzzling her and shooing her away from Dudley. Strange... Well, he's better than a mutt. And much more handsome. I'd love a foal by him. He's a palomino mustang with markings like a Kieger mustang, except his markings are bay, not black, as typical of Keigers. Too bad he's gelded.

[Miss Neigh]

if the mare wasn't in season, then she is probly not in foal. How long were they in together, and why is this horse not gelded if you say he is a "mutt"?