River Rose Farm

[Riverrose28]

Yeah the pictures came up, sorry they are so dark, it is terrable here, only 22 degrees with a wind chill of -6. it is brutal. Today she is yawning, drinking alot of water, looks like the foal is starting to get in position, but no bag, no colic symptoms, just uncomfortable, still eating, looks like she may be elongating and has been swishing her tail. I've turned on her camera, and night light and am now going to start locking her in at night. My farm help took a nap, so I can retire early, when he goes to bed he'll get me up, I'm used to getting only a few hours and I have my computer, TV, a book, and a jigsaw puzzle to work on if tv is boring. Sounds like it won't be long now, would like some warmer weather, but will have to deal with it and if I need to balnket and hang a heat lamp, it is at the ready.

 

[Riverrose28]

Oh Anna, I'm so scared, every time we put a mare in foal we risk their life, and I am old and my right hand is almost useless. I wish you were closer to me, but I so appreciate your support from accross the ocean. Thank you, and wish me luck.

 

[Jade10]

Oh look at that gorgeous belly, definitely looks like shes close

 

[jessj]

Prayers for a quick and safe foaling!

 

[AnnaC]

Terry, I dont think I would be much use to you having just reached my 'three score years and ten', plus I'm a bundle of nerves as the mares get close to foaling and always wonder why the h*ll I'm doing this! Before we got cameras there were years of checking every 20 minutes or so throughout the night and still having all the work to do during the day - much too tiring! But the last 5 years I have been sharing 'duties' with my daughter, plus we actually got cameras organised for the last 4 years although one of us still goes out to check every hour - cameras are ok, but we think you still need to go out and just watch to pick up on any changes in a mares behaviour - old habits die hard!

But now there are two of us to panic! It's a good job we dont have marestare or all the world would see our activities/arguements at the moment of foaling - get out of the way I cant see - is there a foot/two feet - where's the other foot - are you sure you have two feet, could it be one foot and a nose - so and so had a foot on top of her foal's head, could this lost foot be there - stop panicking, I have two feet and a nose (and all this goes on literally as the little white bubble appears just in case something is missing and we need to get the mare to her feet to delay delivery before the foal gets beyond the point of no return!) the we continue - here we go - goodness those legs look huge, its a big foal, she may have trouble - shut up, it's fine, you say that every year - just easy the dome of that head out - great, come on girl, another push or two and baby will be here - great, get that bag off quick - is it breathing ok - phew, wow, we have a new baby - well done girl, you rest for a minute and take a breather!! And so they get born! LOL!! Luckily our mares are well used to all our 'chatter' and have alwys been happy to put up with us invading their stalls at this specal time!

This past year I left it all to daughter - no more foaling panics for me! Like with human births, I'm going to be the one who visits the next day taking flowers, offering congratulations and cooing over the new born. I'm officially RETIRING!! LOL!!

 

[Riverrose28]

I'm about to throw my computer in the trash, everytime I post an update, it goes into cyberspace. My daughter is taking it in this weekend for a good cleaning and a check up. Maybe that will help. Guess I'll keep it short so I don't lose this post.

All is well, and I'm glad she's holding on to this little one till she gets a good bag. Photobucket removed my photo, guess I made a booboo.

 

[targetsmom]

I saw that message from Photobucket and have to wonder what you uploaded that violated their policy!!! I have seen (and posted) some pretty odd photos on this sub-forum alone, so wonder what they saw in your photo???? I assume it was a photo of a pregnant mare......Gave me a good laugh anyway!

 

[countrymini]

How's little Dutchess going today?

 

[Riverrose28]

The photo was of her girl parts. Guess they think I'm into horsy porn! HAHA. She's not happy today, or last night for that matter. She doesn't want to spend the night in her stall. I had to put her halter on and lead her in, then she spent the night pacing, some times hollering, and head tossing. Good thing she's in a big stall so she has plenty of room to walk in her circles and then stop and push on the door trying to get out. My monitor/camera also has sound and those dang roosters started crowing at 2:30, not one is getting much sleep around here, and I think she still has a ways to go. If all goes well, my daughter is taking my computer tower in this weekend for cleaning and repair work, so I may not be posting for a while.

 

[Riverrose28]

Trying hard to post, but stupid computer is still obviously messed up. Short update as I'm tired of typing only to have it not post, udder is filling, cow patties this morning, will be soon. Let's see if this posts.

 

[Eagle]

Hi Terry

How are you? I am sorry I haven't been around much, life has been crazy. This little girl is just gorgeous and I can't wait to see what she is hiding in there. Try to stay calm (very easy to say I know) but I am sure all will be fine. Am I right in thinking you will have your stable hand around to help you at the birth if needed?

As Diane said the aunties here do very well at sending prayers

P.S Hooha pics are not permitted on photobucket, bad you for doing pony porn

Hugs Renee

 

[JAX]

LOL I was thinking it must have been boobie pictures!! Not too sure they would recognize the other parts!!!

 

[K Sera]

OMG! I am sitting here at my desk, having just read this and laughing so hard my co-workers want to know what is going on. Pony Porn! Oh Lord! I can just imagine what someone would think that see the pics we post that haven't got a clue!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the laugh ... my Dept. issue car broke down on the way to work this morning and I had to ride with the wrecker driver to get another car .... I needed this!

 

[Eagle]

Lynne I had my iphone stolen last year from my car, it was May time and I had about 200 photos on it.

What happens in May?

What do us horse nutters do?

Yep, you guessed it

I had about 150 pics of horsey hoohas and udders! Can you imagine what the thief thought

 

[Never2Mini]

HEHE ! Pony porn..reminds me of my DH was looking through my pictures on the computer. He called me in the room and was like what are you taking pics of ?? It was Dolly's whowho. lol ! Yikes I need to remember not to put them on Photobucket.

 

[AnnaC]

Really hope you can get your computer sorted Terry as we need a few more pics of little Duchess. Am keeping my fingers firmly crossed for you and her and this special coming little baby.

 

[Riverrose28]

Oh my goodness Renee, Eagle is so good to hear from you, I've been asking and missing you so. Oh Anna, you wouldn't know, I swear, this thing has been in the shop for almost two weeks and still not right. Then I tried to sign on to LB this morning and it wouldn't let me, then it did, then it didn't when I signed off to check on my guys and clean stalls. Then I could post, then I couldn't. I deleted my cookies as recommended, hit all the buttons and restarted. So anyhow, I'm going to post now since I can.

I think I will have a foal this weekend if not tonight. She is restless and spending more time in her stall during the daytime then usual. Cow patties, frequent urination, even belly, not V but U, lots of tail swishing, no bugs, and somtimes even kicking at her belly and looking back. She's having a really hard time getting up and down. Everything is ready and I'm scared as usual. Hate foaling out mares now that arthur has taken over my body, but, with you guys standing with me, I'll get through. Thanks for all the support. Wish me luck!

 

[countrymini]

Here's praying for a smooth textbook delivery for you and little miss. Hope all goes well

 

[AnnaC]

Sending prayers for a smooth delivery and a healthy mare and baby.

Come on little one - dont worry your poor Momma please. Good luck!!

 

[Eagle]

Terry I am back just in time to send you prayers and best wishes for a text book delivery. All will go well and you will soon have a new baby to play with.

I can't wait to see this little one.

Hugs