I was outside doing my chores tonight and I was just watching my mare, Bow, who is about 280 days along. She was acting very, "off".
-She didn't eat more than half of her feed.
Usually she scarfs it down
-She then preceded to walk away into a small corner of our barn.
When one of the fillies walked up towards her Bow pinned her ears back and whipped her head up. The OTHER filly was out eating the rest of Bow's feed (they have the same feed, and I was in the middle of letting them out anyways) and Bow didn't even care. Normally Bow would be guarding her feed with her life.
-While she was standing in her corner she was standing how a lot of pregnant mares do with their hind legs almost crossed. You know?
So, this odd behavior for Bow caused me to check her over. Her bag is fine, and has no milk. BUT, her vulva was darker than usual?
I did however see and feel the fetus move tonight, but that doesn't mean anything....
I left Bow in the stall tonight and I'll check on her later tonight and in the morning. If she's acting odd I'll have my mom mention it to the vet since she'll be calling her anyways for a gelding appointment.
Does this at all sound odd to any of you guys for an experienced broodmare (9 years old and in her 6th pregnancy) who usually foals around 349 days and has miscarried previously? (2008 in January)
I know I've posted about Bow and her pregnancy quiet often lately but I'm a paranoid person when it comes to stuff like this.
Thanks,
Julia
-She didn't eat more than half of her feed.
Usually she scarfs it down
-She then preceded to walk away into a small corner of our barn.
When one of the fillies walked up towards her Bow pinned her ears back and whipped her head up. The OTHER filly was out eating the rest of Bow's feed (they have the same feed, and I was in the middle of letting them out anyways) and Bow didn't even care. Normally Bow would be guarding her feed with her life.
-While she was standing in her corner she was standing how a lot of pregnant mares do with their hind legs almost crossed. You know?
So, this odd behavior for Bow caused me to check her over. Her bag is fine, and has no milk. BUT, her vulva was darker than usual?
I did however see and feel the fetus move tonight, but that doesn't mean anything....
I left Bow in the stall tonight and I'll check on her later tonight and in the morning. If she's acting odd I'll have my mom mention it to the vet since she'll be calling her anyways for a gelding appointment.
Does this at all sound odd to any of you guys for an experienced broodmare (9 years old and in her 6th pregnancy) who usually foals around 349 days and has miscarried previously? (2008 in January)
I know I've posted about Bow and her pregnancy quiet often lately but I'm a paranoid person when it comes to stuff like this.
Thanks,
Julia