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We have a Papillon that is due to have pups on June 6th. This is her 4th litter and she usually has 2 to 4 pups on the morning of her due date, like clockwork. Last Sunday, 15 days early, we could tell she wasn't feeling well and she proceeded to give birth to 2 live, preemie pups. They only...

I'm sure this topic will bring forth some strong feelings for some, but I really feel that this information should get out there. I went to purchase a quarter horse and while there it came up in conversation that I raised minis. The comment was made that "my relative has some that he would...

I went to the exotic sale in Macon, MO and they made an announcement about some new federal bill that is in the works. Apparently the bill would put a complete stop to all sale animals from crossing state lines. Can this be for real? Does anyone know the real scoop in this bill? I just can't...

I was hoping folks could brain storm and come up with ideas on why some miniature foals don't get out of the bag when born? I am referring to the perfectly normal foals, that are kicking inside the mom, right up to the point that they are born..... and suffocate. I know the way to prevent it...

We have a mini donkey that foaled on April 11th. Everything seemed to be going fine, but the baby never seemed to put on weight. Turns out mom has an infection. We are treating that, but in the meantime, she has almost completely dried up, and today I caught her actually kicking at her baby...

Little Kay was born on April 11th. She just hasn't seemed to put on weight like she aught to. We see her nursing all the time, but she still just feels so very thin and bony. Over the last day or so we have noticed the mother seems to push her away when she tries to nurse. I have been...

My jenny is at 375 days. I cannot stand it! Last year she foaled right on the dot of 365 days. What is the deal this year? She keeps throwing out little signs that look promising, (bagged up, swollen rear, baby dropped) so I stay up all night watching the cams, but then nothing! She is so...

I can't seem to get my topic search button to work. I swear I read someone talking about using Spectam for foals. I just can't find it. Does anyone know how much to give etc?

Some of you may have read my post earlier about how we have had 5 fillies that died during foaling due to not getting out of the bag. We have consulted several vets and although we have run several tests and looked into several different theories on why it is happening, we still do not have an...

I will give you the facts and outline the situation. What I am looking for is ideas that are "outside the box" for this mess. I have had my mares a long time and have carefully documented years of information on each one. Last year, armed with my notes and a camera system, I didn't miss a...

Our little Jenny is on day 360 of her gestation. She has a bag that seems to be getting bigger, but it never gets full and/or hard. I check it several times a day and it never changes. WHEN is this animal going to foal!!! She looks like the foal dropped last week as her shape changed...

I have always just loved the look of the appaloosa. For years now, I have looked and watched and waited. Finally, thanks to the wonderful people at KopyKatz Miniatures, I was able to purchase not just one, but THREE appys. I saw their ad and drove up the very next morning. Their horses were...

My daughters took a few horses to a show this last weekend. We had to pick them for temperment instead of conformation since my girls were nervous. They did so well! I am very proud of both of them. All in all they won 4 ribbons. This is what it is all about for us! Thanks for...

This is Susan (the bottom pic). She is 6 years old this spring and about 34" tall. This pic is from last fall. We have been trying to breed her to stallions for several years with no luck. Last Sept. (the 9th, to be exact) we brought home an 11 yr old spotted jack and it was true love in the...

We had a little filly this morning about 7 AM. She did everything she was supposed to do and was strong and healthy. A few hours after she was born, I headed in to work leaving her and mom to bond. I got home at about 2:30 PM and little Filly seemed a little lethargic, but I woke her up when...

I finally decided it was warm enough to give my oldest foal a clip. It has been raining here and he was just a mud-ball. With both parents being greys, I was pretty sure what was under the hair, but it is still like opening a present. I think he turned out pretty good, and he was just a doll...

Peppers Peanut Buster Parfait was born a few days ago. His mother is a cremello and his father is a buckskin. At first glance I felt confident that I had a little cremello foal. Today I got him out in the sun for the first time and much to my surprise he is a minimal pinto! Can that happen...

I have had 8 foals so far and finally got pics of all of them on the computer. I am still learning about my new digital camera so not all of them are the greatest quality. I just love each and every one of them! This first one is Buttons, born the end of Feb. He taught me that I don't ever...

A few weeks ago, my friends mare foaled out the most beautiful buckskin pinto colt. He is just exactly what I always wanted in color. His pinto markings are just perfect, in fact, except for being a "he", he is just perfect all over! : I have been coveting thine friends foal for a while...

This is Snowbelle. My farrier tools were very interesting to her since she had never seen them before. I'm so glad she was there, because apparently my leather glove said something terribly offensive, and perhaps even threatening. I had no idea the danger I was in from this glove! :lol...