pooper scooper
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Monday my maiden mare finally went into labor. she was 345 days. I knew her vulva was small but expected it to elongate. It did not so there was a 3 inch opening for the foal to come through. Imagine trying to pull a basketball through a key hole. The mare gave up after a few pushed and just laid there. Fortunately I had a friend with me and we pulled. To make a long story short we got him out but he was really stuck in the head across his eyes. I have never seen anything so tight. When he finally got out I gave him CPR and he responded and was ready tot get up. I had to milk the mare and bottle feed him for an hour or so. Finally the banamine worked and the mare got up and he nursed. I noticed him bumping into things. The next morning I took them to the vet and he said the colt is blind and it may or may not improve. I am not surprised with the pressure that was on the eyes. What I concerned about now is that he travels in circles around his mother continuously. He has learned his stall and is not bumping into things now but I am beginning to think he might have brain damage. Has anyone else seen this behavior? He eats, poops, whinnies, and all the other things he should be doing. He is such a nice colt I an praying for him!
I will add picture when I figure that part out.
I will add picture when I figure that part out.