Second lil Colt. The saga of Dusq.

Sharpspal · 03-14-2007, 11:57 AM

Here is our second Baby of the year. He was completely rejected by his Dam, who kicked him, squashed him up against the fence, and just generally mistreated him. Her bag was DRY! After a couple of days of unsuccessfully trying to bond "Mom", We had to separate them. The Vet did a bloodwork on him, and his Colostrum was only at 240! He was weak, beat up, malnurished, dehydrated, and just generally in poor shape, so we all decided to take him to Grandmas house to hand nurse him for about three months. Hes strong now, sharp as a tack, and playfully energetic, after a good IV of plasma, some antibiotics, and regular feeding at 2 hour intervals. At the time of these pics hes only three days old.
We named him Dusq.

Pennymercantile · 03-14-2007, 12:03 PM

I love the pics. He is adorable and it sounds like a lot of work!

What breed is he?

PreppyxCowgirl · 03-14-2007, 12:03 PM

he is adorable!

PreppyxCowgirl · 03-14-2007, 12:04 PM

i have two questions....what is normal colostrum level supposed to be and what breed is he???
Thanks!
Katie

countryacres · 03-14-2007, 12:23 PM

Awwwww poor guy.

Buckshot · 03-14-2007, 12:35 PM

Poor little fella. He's had a rough start to his life!

I'm sure he'll be really cute once he gets a little more meat on him though...

prettyqtrs · 03-14-2007, 12:37 PM

I'm sorry to hear that the mare rejected him. But, I'm glad to hear that he's doing okay. He's a cutie too!

If you have any questions please feel free to PM me. We raised an orphaned colt last year from day 1---I'll answer any questions you have to the best of my ability!

hunter girl · 03-14-2007, 12:40 PM

That is so SAD

Sharpspal · 03-14-2007, 12:46 PM

Thanks yall. Specially you, prettyqtrs. Hes Arabian (Masquerade x HR Bey Rose). A newborns Colostrum level should sit comfortably at 2000 or so, but 600 to 800 will do, as long as said baby looks and acts to be in good health. This was Bey Roses first Colt, by the way, and judging by Pauls reaction to the whole situation, probably her last, here on this ranch, anyways...

mslwpk · 03-14-2007, 12:48 PM

that is sad to here about him being rejected by his mom, i am glad he is doing much better. What cute pictures thanks for sharing them with us.

03-14-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
Sharpspal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cognito, California Posts: 367 Images: 82	Second lil Colt. The saga of Dusq. Here is our second Baby of the year. He was completely rejected by his Dam, who kicked him, squashed him up against the fence, and just generally mistreated him. Her bag was DRY! After a couple of days of unsuccessfully trying to bond "Mom", We had to separate them. The Vet did a bloodwork on him, and his Colostrum was only at 240! He was weak, beat up, malnurished, dehydrated, and just generally in poor shape, so we all decided to take him to Grandmas house to hand nurse him for about three months. Hes strong now, sharp as a tack, and playfully energetic, after a good IV of plasma, some antibiotics, and regular feeding at 2 hour intervals. At the time of these pics hes only three days old. We named him Dusq. __________________ Originally Posted by Fox Glove The un sung, un ribboned or trophied, un egotistical part of keeping and loving horse's, bringing them back to heath, for the sheer love of the animal, and the un matched joy of seeing them healthy.

03-14-2007, 12:03 PM	#3
PreppyxCowgirl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 1,274 Images: 169	he is adorable! __________________ Katie

03-14-2007, 12:04 PM	#4
PreppyxCowgirl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 1,274 Images: 169	i have two questions....what is normal colostrum level supposed to be and what breed is he??? Thanks! Katie __________________ Katie

03-14-2007, 12:23 PM	#5
countryacres Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,187 Images: 65 Blog Entries: 1	Awwwww poor guy. __________________ The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears. ~Arabian Proverb It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the horse bolts! ~Nicholas Evans Be yourself b/c those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

03-14-2007, 12:35 PM	#6
Buckshot Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michiana Posts: 5,197 Images: 24 Blog Entries: 18	Poor little fella. He's had a rough start to his life! I'm sure he'll be really cute once he gets a little more meat on him though... __________________ Say ya to da U.P., eh? HGS's official Birdbrain

03-14-2007, 12:03 PM	#2
Pennymercantile Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,111 Images: 74	I love the pics. He is adorable and it sounds like a lot of work! What breed is he?

03-14-2007, 12:37 PM	#7
prettyqtrs Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,969	I'm sorry to hear that the mare rejected him. But, I'm glad to hear that he's doing okay. He's a cutie too! If you have any questions please feel free to PM me. We raised an orphaned colt last year from day 1---I'll answer any questions you have to the best of my ability! __________________ ~Meg~ Poco Pine King "Poco" - '91 Sorrel Overo Paint Gelding * MF Bold as Gold "BG" - '95 Palomino QH Mare * Star Bucks Bonanza "Star" - '00 Buckskin QH Mare *** Mainly Deville "Deville" - '04 Dun QH Mare

03-14-2007, 12:40 PM	#8
hunter girl Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4	That is so SAD

03-14-2007, 12:46 PM	#9
Sharpspal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cognito, California Posts: 367 Images: 82	Thanks yall. Specially you, prettyqtrs. Hes Arabian (Masquerade x HR Bey Rose). A newborns Colostrum level should sit comfortably at 2000 or so, but 600 to 800 will do, as long as said baby looks and acts to be in good health. This was Bey Roses first Colt, by the way, and judging by Pauls reaction to the whole situation, probably her last, here on this ranch, anyways... __________________ Originally Posted by Fox Glove The un sung, un ribboned or trophied, un egotistical part of keeping and loving horse's, bringing them back to heath, for the sheer love of the animal, and the un matched joy of seeing them healthy.

03-14-2007, 12:48 PM	#10
mslwpk Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,988 Images: 121	that is sad to here about him being rejected by his mom, i am glad he is doing much better. What cute pictures thanks for sharing them with us. __________________ Live life as there is no tomorrow. Love your children as you have never been loved in your life.

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