Mare bagging with milk

[appy2d]

Bought a mare that wasn't exposed to any stallions and now she is growing a bag and we can express milk. Any clues?

 

[MissysMum]

You certain she hasn't been with a stallion? If so, could be hormonal

 

[appy2d]

previous owner states she wasn't even sharing a fence line. I am getting an ultrasound next week but haven't had this happen before

 

[AnnaC]

Has she had babies before? You are sensible to get her us'd just to be sure - do let us know the results please.

 

Could you share a couple of pictures of her with us please? Take one full side shot down at her level, and one standing at her tail end looking forward down her sides, again down at her level.

Can't wait to see, and good idea regarding the ultrasound!

 

[appy2d]

She has had at least one baby before. previous owner also states she bagged up when another mare foaled then tried to steal the foal.

 

[appy2d]

 

[AnnaC]

She may be having a false pregnancy. She really doesn't look 'developed' enough in her tummy to be at the stage of growing an udder. I think you will have to wait for the us to give you an answer.

Pretty girl by the way!

 

I'm inclined to agree. I don't see any lopsided belly, and unless that little one is up by her spine and she's hiding it well, my guess would be that something else is causing the udder development. But, we're happy to watch and wait to hear what the ultrasound says! And I agree, she's a pretty girl!!

 

[appy2d]

Thank you. Will post ultrasound results

 

[appy2d]

Ultrasound done, Not pregnant just hormones.

 

[AnnaC]

Oh dear, what a shame - still it's good to know for certain.

 

So sorry, but so good to know. Maybe next time!

 

[appy2d]

Disappointed but not. Wasn't one we were expecting so all is good.