Preggers? I think so... (Nightmare)

kyryah · 01-29-2008, 10:02 PM

I had a rescue that was int he same shape, and preggers, she looks really similar...

23 days later... Belly getting bigger...

I vote for preggers.... But get a vet asap, even draw blood youself if you can, and get the sample to the vet, or get a urine sample if you can.

Kristina

Narmowen · 01-29-2008, 10:23 PM

I'm also thinking preggers. Poor mare!

Xiphias · 01-29-2008, 10:31 PM

I will bet if you went out there every day, and took a bucket of grain for her to eat, she would gain weight,and also gain trust in you....in her current condition, she will suffer, as will the foal, if she is indeed in foal....she will be lucky to survive giving birth in her current state....good luck..Cathy

NotFadeAway · 01-29-2008, 10:44 PM

Hmm honestly her condition only seems to have improved a little bit.
Might be due to you guys not knowing she could be preggers.
She worries me, I dont know about this kind of stuff, but I'd really be pumping her with food.

kyryah · 01-29-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NotFadeAway

Hmm honestly her condition only seems to have improved a little bit.
Might be due to you guys not knowing she could be preggers.
She worries me, I dont know about this kind of stuff, but I'd really be pumping her with food.

NOT CITICIZING! But, I do see a difference, not a lot but mainly more fat behind the hips...

Her coat also looks healthier to me, IMHO, she had none and now has some. It isn't going to be shiny right away.

Having dealt with a lot of rescues, sometimes changes can be subtle, depending on length of time and the individual horse, age, etc....

I would be dosing this girl with beet pulp and a fatty oil. Even at only 12 I might consider senior feed, but not too much all at once. If she is preggers, then she definately needs a mare and foal feed and more fat/protein. Build her up slow and steady.

How long was it between the first and second set of pics?

First thing I would do would be to consult a trusted vet/nutritionist. Preggers or no they can give some good tips on proper feed for her. The trust issue is a major factor, i know the OP mentioned making a seperate, smaller run for her was a possibilty, please, do what you can. that way you know for sure what she is eating.

Bless you for taking this mare in!

Kristina

remaani · 01-30-2008, 12:05 AM

Poor dear.....

I'd say she's preg as well.

I'd be doing some join-up with her, as she can not foal in that paddock (barb wire isnt safe for a wobbly foal) & the halter on the mare either comes off, or get 1 to fit!

With feed, provide as much roughage as she'll eat, better than pumping her full with too much protein etc.
As im in Aust, our feeds are different, but provide a good vitamin & mineral supplement, with something with protein & also a energy food as well...
Roughage will keep her warm, keep her gut moving & put weight on!

Make sure all worming & vaccinations are up to date, a drench after foaling will be a good move.

As soon as you can handle her, the better as i feel that she might have trouble giving birth, in that state.
Plus the halter & fencing is dangerous.

Best of luck with her mate, keep up the good work. Take care.

Vengeance · 01-30-2008, 04:05 AM

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I'd be doing some join-up with her, as she can not foal in that paddock (barb wire isnt safe for a wobbly foal) & the halter on the mare either comes off, or get 1 to fit!

Yeah, I forgot to mention the halter... it was put on her when we first got her... after she was put in the second pasture, I got a halter that would fit her, but we can't get her caught to change halters... If I can catch her, I'm going to either put the other halter on her or just take it off altogether.

I'm planning on going out there today and just hanging out with her and the cows... take some feed and a few treats and see what happens...

Vengeance · 01-30-2008, 04:05 AM

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How long was it between the first and second set of pics?

4 months, give or take.

nickernnod · 01-30-2008, 05:26 AM

Wow, look at all the green grass around her in the first set of pictures. Looks like there was plenty of roughage for her, she must have been incredibly wormy and/or have trouble with her teeth? or put on it for very limited time? She does look pregnant to me, but if you could get a close look at her bag, it should be getting full with as far along as she looks. Good luck and kudos for taking her in and helping her.

Lori

BeyondTheRumors · 01-30-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by remaani

Poor dear.....

I'd say she's preg as well.

I'd be doing some join-up with her, as she can not foal in that paddock (barb wire isnt safe for a wobbly foal) & the halter on the mare either comes off, or get 1 to fit!

As soon as you can handle her, the better as i feel that she might have trouble giving birth, in that state.
Plus the halter & fencing is dangerous.

If she is preg. She need to be moved to a foal safe padock, Barb wire is ok (not the best) for cows, not good for horses, and can be deadly for foals. So if she is preg. Please make sure she is somewhere where the foal will not get hurt.

01-29-2008, 10:02 PM	#21
kyryah Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Harrietta, MI Posts: 2,789 Images: 409	I had a rescue that was int he same shape, and preggers, she looks really similar... 23 days later... Belly getting bigger... I vote for preggers.... But get a vet asap, even draw blood youself if you can, and get the sample to the vet, or get a urine sample if you can. Kristina __________________ You can lead a horse to water, but if you can get him to roll over and float on his back, then you got something! 100% pro HUMANE* horse slaughter!*

01-29-2008, 10:31 PM	#23
Xiphias Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland, horse country USA Posts: 16,211 Images: 627 Blog Entries: 29	I will bet if you went out there every day, and took a bucket of grain for her to eat, she would gain weight,and also gain trust in you....in her current condition, she will suffer, as will the foal, if she is indeed in foal....she will be lucky to survive giving birth in her current state....good luck..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

01-29-2008, 10:44 PM	#24
NotFadeAway Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In the valley Posts: 1,330 Images: 33 Blog Entries: 16	Hmm honestly her condition only seems to have improved a little bit. Might be due to you guys not knowing she could be preggers. She worries me, I dont know about this kind of stuff, but I'd really be pumping her with food. __________________ "Pressure is just something that gets in the way of natural expression, so I try not to think about it" -Anthony Kiedis, of the Red Hot Chili Peppers

01-30-2008, 05:26 AM	#29
nickernnod Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton Iowa Posts: 1,383 Images: 465	Wow, look at all the green grass around her in the first set of pictures. Looks like there was plenty of roughage for her, she must have been incredibly wormy and/or have trouble with her teeth? or put on it for very limited time? She does look pregnant to me, but if you could get a close look at her bag, it should be getting full with as far along as she looks. Good luck and kudos for taking her in and helping her. Lori __________________ www.dlwbquarterhorses.com Home of Klassic Romeo & Krogs Classy Clyde Proud Quarter Horse Club Member

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Narmowen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 534 Images: 10	I'm also thinking preggers. Poor mare!

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remaani Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wheatbelt. Western Australian. Posts: 586 Images: 13	Poor dear..... I'd say she's preg as well. I'd be doing some join-up with her, as she can not foal in that paddock (barb wire isnt safe for a wobbly foal) & the halter on the mare either comes off, or get 1 to fit! With feed, provide as much roughage as she'll eat, better than pumping her full with too much protein etc. As im in Aust, our feeds are different, but provide a good vitamin & mineral supplement, with something with protein & also a energy food as well... Roughage will keep her warm, keep her gut moving & put weight on! Make sure all worming & vaccinations are up to date, a drench after foaling will be a good move. As soon as you can handle her, the better as i feel that she might have trouble giving birth, in that state. Plus the halter & fencing is dangerous. Best of luck with her mate, keep up the good work. Take care.