Rodie's Mini Ranch Invite you to watch

Ha!You have no idea how ready I am!! WHo cares if she is or not I wan a baby!!

HGFarm said:

LOL and still no new baby yet..... please send her an engraved invitation to attend the birth of a new foal, LOL Just dont tell her it's supposed to be HERS!

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Firefly is still being stubborn and hanging on to that baby Fire fly this is day 342 in case you forgot

http://www.marestare.com/fcam.php?alias=rodies

Eagle thanks for the reminder of the day. She was not doing much when I left for work. We need some new pics.

Ooooo yes, a few up to date pictures would be great please.

Where is Fire Fly's momma? I know she is taking care of Fire Fly, but she hasn't posted. Hope nothing is wrong.

Where are you Lea?

Sorry!!! I am here!! I had the vet out 3 days ago and she said all looks good. Foal is in position, just enjoying the warmth!!! She should be foaling soon!! UGH!!! When I get home I will post pics I took yesterday.

Thanks again sooo mcuh for watching!!!

Castle Rock Miniatures said:

Hello.....Lea......

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Here are some pics I took yesterday, 10/12

Wow Lea! she is SO close!!! won't be long now! do you know if she usually waxes up? if her udder is hard n warm at night you know it won't be long, Suzie waxed up for me but was very hard n warm come on Firefly!

lets get this show on the road!!

Waht a beautiful little momma. I couldn't see the coloring on marestare. :yeah Looks like it won't be long. Yay more babies

Her nipples are still pointing in, instead of down, so not yet! Wow, and I thought mine were fuzzy already! Look at her hair!

How is Fire Fly doing today - I find it a bit difficult to watch her here from the UK due to the time differences - she's outside right now as it is late lunchtime where you are and I will be in bed by the time you get her in! However I do manage to catch her in her stable for a few hours when I wake in the morning.

More pictures needed soon I think - she's such a pretty mare! I forget, but did you say she has foaled before?

Ugh!! This has to be the longest gestation. If she doesnt foal this wk the vet is coming back out. At this point we are thinking he bred after she was hand bred! UGH!!! If she doesnt foal this wk!!

WIll send pics this wk!

If she was out with the stallion for a while after you hand bred her, then it is possible that she didn't take at that first covering??

When did she actually start bagging up? That could give you an idea as to her possible dates?

Looking forward to more pics when you have a chance - know you are very busy - or will be interested to hear what your vet thinks if you decide to call him.

OMG FF, and I was wondering if perhaps she settled at a later breeding........ The waiting is just killer isn't it?!!?

Diane yes, in mid Sept. no matter how hot it is, like overnight the horses coats start to thicken. They are actually getting fuzzy already though our temps are still in the 90's and close to 100 during the day. The nights however, have cooled off from being close to 85 to 90 down in the low 60's so it's quite a drop at night now. To us, this is 'fall weather' and a big cool down from summer, LOL (However yes it does freeze here during the winter sometimes)

Here in the UK where most of the minis come from British Shetland breeding, they start looking fuzzy around the end of July/beginning of August! Interestingly, those who come here as imports from the warmer states in the USA and other countries, also start getting their fuzzies at the same time once they have been here for a year. Generations of breeding in warm climates is 'overtaken' by Mother Nature as soon as it becomes necessary - plus I have noticed that their coats are often more 'dense' than those of the natives.

Watching Fire Fly. She has a barn buddy. What color is the cat? She is so cute just sitting on Fire Fly's front hoof. Too cute.

The cat that visits is a grey color. We named her Super Fly aka Sue!!! They have become best buds!!!

THe weather here isnt bad. Just raining more then usual.

I dont know what gives. The vet doesnt want to come back out and palp. She for sure felt a foal and if she hasnt aborted she said just deal and wait. That her date is of and foal when ready!! UGH!!!

She looks the same. Once it stops raining, if it ever does. I will upload pics!!!

it must be so hard for you Lea I was the exact same with Suzie!!

she finally had her little colt 2 weeks ago on Sunday!! he is the light of my life

its so hard waiting! I know exactly how you feel!

how is her udder looking? can't wait to see some more pics of your pretty girl!

Fire Fly looks a little lopsided tonight. Maybe the foal is getting into position to make it's appearance~ :yeah