Newborn and flies

Horsekeeper · 07-10-2004, 10:13 AM

Hi, We just had our first ever foal born on the farm July 1st. She's a beautiful little sorrel paint filly. She's doing fine except for flies bothering her. All the fly applications that I have checked out at our local horse supply warn not to use on pregnant or nursing mares or on foals under 12 weeks of age. That rules out both my mare and the foal (Jubilee). Does anyone know of a product I can use?

My mommy and baby would be forever grateful!

Cowgirl2135 · 07-10-2004, 10:36 AM

Yes, there something poison in it, but I don't know what it is called. I do know it makes them sick.

I am sure you can find something. Sorry that I couldn't help,
Here is a website, usually all safe. I have one, but I have to go out and see what brand it is. It said can be used dogs, cats, horses, something.

http://www.pelham-saddlery.com/thestore/fly.html

Blistering Winds · 07-10-2004, 10:58 AM

Get you some baby bug off. My friend uses that on her foals. Don't know how safe it is, but it is good for human babies. It helps the foals she says.

Debralynb · 07-10-2004, 11:06 AM

Hey BW - does she use this on her mare as well. If not, what would you suggest using on the mare while she is nursing?

Deb

spyro1 · 07-10-2004, 11:11 AM

Skin so soft, by avon is wonderful stuff, mix equal parts with water, add a little apple cider vinegar and you are good to go

Horsekeeper · 07-10-2004, 12:09 PM

Thanks everyone. I've moved them both into the barn for now until I can get something. The pasture is where the flies are so bad. I'll try the skin so soft and put it on both mare and filly and see how it works. It's got to be better than nothing at all.

Blistering Winds · 07-10-2004, 02:46 PM

she sprays her mare like always. With Pyranah Fly Spray, Light mist. MOstly hard core on the legs. does not spray the belly.

She also says, dont use fly blankets on momma. She lost a baby to a blanket. Was playing, got caught, and busted a leg!!

07-10-2004, 10:13 AM	#1
Horsekeeper Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana/Kentucky Posts: 3 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 2	Newborn and flies Hi, We just had our first ever foal born on the farm July 1st. She's a beautiful little sorrel paint filly. She's doing fine except for flies bothering her. All the fly applications that I have checked out at our local horse supply warn not to use on pregnant or nursing mares or on foals under 12 weeks of age. That rules out both my mare and the foal (Jubilee). Does anyone know of a product I can use? My mommy and baby would be forever grateful!

07-10-2004, 10:36 AM	#2
Cowgirl2135 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: California, USA Posts: 3,459 Images: 32	Yes, there something poison in it, but I don't know what it is called. I do know it makes them sick. I am sure you can find something. Sorry that I couldn't help, Here is a website, usually all safe. I have one, but I have to go out and see what brand it is. It said can be used dogs, cats, horses, something. http://www.pelham-saddlery.com/thestore/fly.html __________________ My Quarter Horse is better than your 4th level dressage horse!

07-10-2004, 10:58 AM	#3
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	Get you some baby bug off. My friend uses that on her foals. Don't know how safe it is, but it is good for human babies. It helps the foals she says. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

07-10-2004, 11:11 AM	#5
spyro1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Swamp..Home of The SEC Champs~Go Gators Posts: 6,881 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 21	Skin so soft, by avon is wonderful stuff, mix equal parts with water, add a little apple cider vinegar and you are good to go __________________ I used to have a handle on life, but it broke off. Do unto others......

07-10-2004, 02:46 PM	#7
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	she sprays her mare like always. With Pyranah Fly Spray, Light mist. MOstly hard core on the legs. does not spray the belly. She also says, dont use fly blankets on momma. She lost a baby to a blanket. Was playing, got caught, and busted a leg!! __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

07-10-2004, 11:06 AM	#4
Debralynb Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 837 Images: 2	Hey BW - does she use this on her mare as well. If not, what would you suggest using on the mare while she is nursing? Deb

07-10-2004, 12:09 PM	#6
Horsekeeper Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana/Kentucky Posts: 3 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks everyone. I've moved them both into the barn for now until I can get something. The pasture is where the flies are so bad. I'll try the skin so soft and put it on both mare and filly and see how it works. It's got to be better than nothing at all.