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I was really wondering there at first if she was letting her nurse at all. But she is doing great and mom is doing a great job. Every once in a while she still squeals but nothing like at the beginning.

My kids always seem to beat me to a name. They have been calling her stormy. I didn't even have a chance lol.

I appreciate all the help and advice, she is doing great. Mom has stopped squealing and baby is nursing fine. I'm just not used to having a baby this small. this is the first miniature foal I have had born here other then one other time many years ago. So I'll take any advice and information...

I'm glad to know other mares do this, makes me breath a little easier

I just went out and checked again on the foal, she was up following mama around. When she does nurse you can hear what sounds like she is getting milk. Not really sure how to describe that. As for mom I'm not sure she is going to let me touch her udders. She comes up to me but has always been...

I have seen her nurse now. Although I wish I had seen her nurse for longer periods. I think the mom is still a little unsure of how to act with a baby. She sort of Hollars when the baby nurses, I hope this passes quickly it worries me. I know she needs the colostrum and that's what worries me...

I haven't seen her nurse yet which makes me a little nervous. Baby has tried a few times and mom has moved away. I have seen the baby urinate though. I just wondering if I should be concerned? She seems like she is an attentive mother otherwise. Is it just possible she doesn't want to nurse...

This morning went out to find this little filly. I missed the delivery so I'm thankful that all went well. Edited by ashleyjade, Today, 11:52 AM.

I can't remember the exact date we took her away from the stud. But unfortunately I don't think it would be a good indicator of how far along she is because we left them together for awhile (they get along well).

Ok just trying this to see if it works, here is a short video of the foal moving. This was around 3 weeks ago, you can see a couple good kicks in this one.

Ok I might try that!

I have been easily able to see big kicks for about 3 weeks. I don't have to try hard to see them and you can feel the legs and feet (or I'm assuming legs) when it moves. I really wish I could post videos here.

These were from a few days ago. Not the best pictures to help see changes but can give an idea. She is just teasing me at this point lol. I haven't noticed any major changes, so I'm thinking maybe I still have a little ways to go.

I dont have a kit together, I have basic stuff like iodine and scissors. We raise goats and cattle so I've seen many difficult births and helped deliver many babies. I've also had a few horses deliver here but not miniatures. Actually I did have a miniature deliver here many years ago. But we...

Thanks guy, I didn't get any pictures today to compare. Might I add this horse absolutely loves me one day and follows me around like a lost puppy and other days she seems to run to get away from me. She's been a little moody here lately. She doesn't let me do much around the tail area and seems...