Now that we know...pasture or stall foaling

Aussiesnapps · 01-11-2008, 04:52 PM

So know that we know that we are having a foal we have a dilemma...

Do we let her foal in the 300 by 150 pasture or do we put her in a stall that's 12x12? Why

I've had a few vets that say leave her in the pasture to foal. I've had some breeders say stall her for foaling.

What's your thoughts?

JBandRio · 01-11-2008, 05:30 PM

12x12 is awfully small for a normal sized mare to foal in - not a lot of wiggle room to avoid stepping on the new little guy.

Generally a paddock is better overall.

However, if it comes down to having coyote in the area, and a 12x12 stall, go for the stall.

Whichever you do, make sure the mare is acclimated to that environment for several weeks before hand so she builds immunity to the bacteria there and passes that on to the foal

Aussiesnapps · 01-11-2008, 05:38 PM

She has been in both the stall and turn out pasture for the last three years so she's well acclimated. I do have another stall option but it's not foal ready and would take a lot of renovating. it's 11X24. I would prefer the paddock but I too worry about coyote getting in the mix. any ideas on how to get rid of the yoties

triplelpaints · 01-11-2008, 06:37 PM

i vote for the 11x24 stall.

Ashleyn · 01-11-2008, 06:58 PM

there's really no way to get rid of the coyotes, i vote stall too

Xiphias · 01-11-2008, 07:45 PM

300 ft x 150 ft? I would go with that then, it's actually about the size of my paddocks....make sure the fence is foal friendly though...Cathy

Dicey · 01-11-2008, 08:38 PM

I always prefer pasture foaling, if there is any way you can swing it. It's healthier for both mare & foal, more comfortable, and no clean up! If there is a serious threat of coyotes, then you might feel better going with the stall, and 24' does make it long enough to be ok.

Wild Foal · 01-11-2008, 08:43 PM

I say a stall

Xiphias · 01-11-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussiesnapps

She has been in both the stall and turn out pasture for the last three years so she's well acclimated. I do have another stall option but it's not foal ready and would take a lot of renovating. it's 11X24. I would prefer the paddock but I too worry about coyote getting in the mix. any ideas on how to get rid of the yoties

Borrow a donkey, or is it a Llama, that will protect sheep and goats from wolves, dogs, and "yoties" I know there's something that will protect against them....do you have dogs? Cathy

paintedquarters · 01-11-2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussiesnapps

She has been in both the stall and turn out pasture for the last three years so she's well acclimated. I do have another stall option but it's not foal ready and would take a lot of renovating. it's 11X24. I would prefer the paddock but I too worry about coyote getting in the mix. any ideas on how to get rid of the yoties

Yeah shoot em. My neighbor has a huge acres field that he has sheep in and boy do they bring in the coyotes. Rip his sheep apart. So I worry about our animals too of course.
I would do the 11x24 stall.

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01-11-2008, 04:52 PM	#1
Aussiesnapps Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central, Texas Posts: 1,941 Images: 191	Now that we know...pasture or stall foaling So know that we know that we are having a foal we have a dilemma... Do we let her foal in the 300 by 150 pasture or do we put her in a stall that's 12x12? Why I've had a few vets that say leave her in the pasture to foal. I've had some breeders say stall her for foaling. What's your thoughts? __________________ Aussies n Apps is a Proud mem of HGS Appy Club It's terminology, perception and mood that can be the spark that lights the fuse to a thread gone wild. Pro Slaughter-But let's do it right and keep in mind it's a life we're end'n.

01-11-2008, 05:30 PM	#2
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 21,453 Images: 131 Blog Entries: 12	12x12 is awfully small for a normal sized mare to foal in - not a lot of wiggle room to avoid stepping on the new little guy. Generally a paddock is better overall. However, if it comes down to having coyote in the area, and a 12x12 stall, go for the stall. Whichever you do, make sure the mare is acclimated to that environment for several weeks before hand so she builds immunity to the bacteria there and passes that on to the foal __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173) - Rio feels good - he bounced an in-and-out

01-11-2008, 05:38 PM	#3
Aussiesnapps Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central, Texas Posts: 1,941 Images: 191	She has been in both the stall and turn out pasture for the last three years so she's well acclimated. I do have another stall option but it's not foal ready and would take a lot of renovating. it's 11X24. I would prefer the paddock but I too worry about coyote getting in the mix. any ideas on how to get rid of the yoties __________________ Aussies n Apps is a Proud mem of HGS Appy Club It's terminology, perception and mood that can be the spark that lights the fuse to a thread gone wild. Pro Slaughter-But let's do it right and keep in mind it's a life we're end'n.

01-11-2008, 06:58 PM	#5
Ashleyn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 764 Images: 40	there's really no way to get rid of the coyotes, i vote stall too __________________ perfect partner- the horse-he doesnt have to do anything for u if he doesnt want to, but he does

01-11-2008, 06:37 PM	#4
triplelpaints Full Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 226 Images: 86	i vote for the 11x24 stall.

01-11-2008, 07:45 PM	#6
Xiphias Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland, horse country USA Posts: 16,323 Images: 627 Blog Entries: 29	300 ft x 150 ft? I would go with that then, it's actually about the size of my paddocks....make sure the fence is foal friendly though...Cathy __________________ Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt! http://www.freewebs.com/xiphias21034/ I was on HGS the day we made 2 million posts

01-11-2008, 08:38 PM	#7
Dicey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The City No One Wanted, TX, US Posts: 447 Images: 102	I always prefer pasture foaling, if there is any way you can swing it. It's healthier for both mare & foal, more comfortable, and no clean up! If there is a serious threat of coyotes, then you might feel better going with the stall, and 24' does make it long enough to be ok.

01-11-2008, 08:43 PM	#8
Wild Foal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwest Posts: 853 Images: 141 Blog Entries: 1	I say a stall __________________ Bart- Black ,Mini , gelding, 6 y/o Shah- Palomino , QH, gelding, 26 y/o Starlight- bay ,mare, 2 y/o Jail: If you don't like it don't come back. - My dad's response to complaining inmates

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