Our Yankee having a baby?

spotteddrafter1 · 02-28-2008, 07:57 AM

Yea, all mares are so different, it's hard to say what a "normal" foaling looks like. Most commonly they become VERY restless, contractions are VERY obvious and they may circle the stall several times. Several of the births I've been witness to the mares got up and down several times...I believe that's to help the position of the foal.

BuckinAround · 02-28-2008, 07:59 AM

Wow, thats some pics. The feet always come out first right?

So here I am sitting. I know I've been waiting a very long time. Caring, feeding, watching

My heart THUMPED this morning on my routine check of Yankee. I think I am having some anxiety finally. lol. Maybe just alot of excitement over nothing again.

In the first pic, she is dripping a very thick white mucus like from the teat that is on her right side and the other on the left (closest in the pic) is very waxed up but not dripping. I need another pic, after loading this it doesnt show whats going on that well.

Her adema set in again last night or is this just baby? A shot of her underbelly.

accphotography · 02-28-2008, 08:03 AM

Odd behavior.
Swishing and flipping her tail like she is angry.
Obvious and long glares at her belly.
Stomping and/or pawing her feet.
Lots of licking, chewing and/or yawning.
Kicking at her belly.
Lots of sniffing around the ground with no particular aim.
Laying down and getting back up shortly after.
Rolling, even if it looks innocent.
Winking and/or squirting.
Pacing.
Sweating anywhere, but mostly neck and flanks.
Noticeable, sudden tensing of the body (contractions).
Standing with her back legs a little splayed and looks to be pushing a little (strained expression, etc.).

Those are all consistent signs. Some mean more than others. Unfortunately in maidens they don't always show classic signs. In this particular case I would mostly look for excessive pacing, pawing and sweating. Do keep an eye on her flanks for tensing and possible pushing (contractions).

ACC

accphotography · 02-28-2008, 08:07 AM

^ That was post 1,300. Sweet.

I think that is baby you are seeing. Watch for hooves poking out near her flanks now.

Yes, the feet always come out first in correct presentations. Once you see feet, without being invasive, try to determine if they are indeed front feet and if they are pointing down (where foal's head will be above them when it gets there). The photo above is a ncie example of what you want to see.

ACC

accphotography · 02-28-2008, 08:18 AM

SC Sonoma: By the way, thanks for the photos. You about gave me a heart attack as at first I thought I was looking at Yankee (til I saw the ears). LOL!

ACC

bnttyra · 02-28-2008, 08:21 AM

No baby at my house either and we are on day 350! What the heck are these girls waiting for? Belle has been very calm the last 2 days, no signs of possible labor like the other night. The contest continues........

hatstealingcowg · 02-28-2008, 09:04 AM

we are still on holding pattern here to

BuckinAround · 02-28-2008, 10:10 AM

Well I hope Yankee starts the foaling tonight for all the mares, of course any mare is welcome to start it off

....She is still leaking at a slow drip out of her left teat, the other is still waxed. I know I've only posted a few hours ago but I wanted to update since I beleive this IS important update. I've seen extemely bagged mares and Yankee is far from some. I think she is leaking and not so big as others because her skin is tighter. We have had a constant slow drip, a bit thick since this mornings check.

Maybe a leap year baby??

Ok, just wanted to post since I was in the house for a bit.

bnttyra · 02-28-2008, 10:43 AM

All positive signs that she is gona have that baby within the next day or so! Sooo close Yankee, lets see that baby!!

lacy · 02-28-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinAround

Well I hope Yankee starts the foaling tonight for all the mares, of course any mare is welcome to start it off

....She is still leaking at a slow drip out of her left teat, the other is still waxed. I know I've only posted a few hours ago but I wanted to update since I beleive this IS important update. I've seen extemely bagged mares and Yankee is far from some. I think she is leaking and not so big as others because her skin is tighter. We have had a constant slow drip, a bit thick since this mornings check.

Maybe a leap year baby??

Ok, just wanted to post since I was in the house for a bit.

Man, lol, I keep coming back to check and no baby yet

With all my grandparents standardbred mares, they dripped "constant" milk for about 2 days or so before they had their babies. I think we're getting extra close now

02-28-2008, 07:57 AM	#531
spotteddrafter1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 555 Images: 7	Yea, all mares are so different, it's hard to say what a "normal" foaling looks like. Most commonly they become VERY restless, contractions are VERY obvious and they may circle the stall several times. Several of the births I've been witness to the mares got up and down several times...I believe that's to help the position of the foal. __________________ ~Jill and Jetta~ "Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire. It is a grand passion.” ~Emerson

02-28-2008, 08:21 AM	#536
bnttyra Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 2,314 Images: 76 Blog Entries: 18	No baby at my house either and we are on day 350! What the heck are these girls waiting for? Belle has been very calm the last 2 days, no signs of possible labor like the other night. The contest continues........ __________________ *Tyra Hounds & Horses* *"Patience is knowing, it will happen in time"* http://web.mac.com/bnttyra/TYRAHOUND...M/Welcome.html

02-28-2008, 10:43 AM	#539
bnttyra Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 2,314 Images: 76 Blog Entries: 18	All positive signs that she is gona have that baby within the next day or so! Sooo close Yankee, lets see that baby!! __________________ *Tyra Hounds & Horses* *"Patience is knowing, it will happen in time"* http://web.mac.com/bnttyra/TYRAHOUND...M/Welcome.html

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02-28-2008, 07:59 AM	#532
BuckinAround Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California, USA Posts: 317 Images: 78	Wow, thats some pics. The feet always come out first right? So here I am sitting. I know I've been waiting a very long time. Caring, feeding, watching My heart THUMPED this morning on my routine check of Yankee. I think I am having some anxiety finally. lol. Maybe just alot of excitement over nothing again. In the first pic, she is dripping a very thick white mucus like from the teat that is on her right side and the other on the left (closest in the pic) is very waxed up but not dripping. I need another pic, after loading this it doesnt show whats going on that well. Her adema set in again last night or is this just baby? A shot of her underbelly.

02-28-2008, 08:03 AM	#533
accphotography Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,349	Odd behavior. Swishing and flipping her tail like she is angry. Obvious and long glares at her belly. Stomping and/or pawing her feet. Lots of licking, chewing and/or yawning. Kicking at her belly. Lots of sniffing around the ground with no particular aim. Laying down and getting back up shortly after. Rolling, even if it looks innocent. Winking and/or squirting. Pacing. Sweating anywhere, but mostly neck and flanks. Noticeable, sudden tensing of the body (contractions). Standing with her back legs a little splayed and looks to be pushing a little (strained expression, etc.). Those are all consistent signs. Some mean more than others. Unfortunately in maidens they don't always show classic signs. In this particular case I would mostly look for excessive pacing, pawing and sweating. Do keep an eye on her flanks for tensing and possible pushing (contractions). ACC

02-28-2008, 08:07 AM	#534
accphotography Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,349	^ That was post 1,300. Sweet. I think that is baby you are seeing. Watch for hooves poking out near her flanks now. Yes, the feet always come out first in correct presentations. Once you see feet, without being invasive, try to determine if they are indeed front feet and if they are pointing down (where foal's head will be above them when it gets there). The photo above is a ncie example of what you want to see. ACC

02-28-2008, 08:18 AM	#535
accphotography Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,349	SC Sonoma: By the way, thanks for the photos. You about gave me a heart attack as at first I thought I was looking at Yankee (til I saw the ears). LOL! ACC

02-28-2008, 09:04 AM	#537
hatstealingcowg Full Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 54 Images: 2	we are still on holding pattern here to

02-28-2008, 10:10 AM	#538
BuckinAround Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California, USA Posts: 317 Images: 78	Well I hope Yankee starts the foaling tonight for all the mares, of course any mare is welcome to start it off ....She is still leaking at a slow drip out of her left teat, the other is still waxed. I know I've only posted a few hours ago but I wanted to update since I beleive this IS important update. I've seen extemely bagged mares and Yankee is far from some. I think she is leaking and not so big as others because her skin is tighter. We have had a constant slow drip, a bit thick since this mornings check. Maybe a leap year baby?? Ok, just wanted to post since I was in the house for a bit.