sharon b

Karla the mares that were lost, were they from delivery problems ? That is so sad

barnbum

Yes--every one. The most recent case was a woman who came home form work to find her mare dead from trying to give birth. I cannot imagine the guilt and heartache from that. Another person lost two mares and foals awhile back. A forum friend of mine had a mare who lost a foal--he got stuck half way through. The vet finally got the foal out, but the mare was paralyzed in the back legs. She worked with her for about four days, but she wasn't getting better. She had her put down. She was heartbroken--she'd raised the mare from a weanling. These stories make me shudder.

BUT--there have been many beautiful foals born too. I've heard it usually ends up at a 20% foal loss overall. That's another reason I stopped--I had 6/6 live healthy foals and I didn't want to push my luck.

sharon b

Thank you for explaining all this to us . It is so sad . We have been very fortunate that most of our mare stares have had good results.

Tink's Mom

This is the reason that we stare at these mares.......We want to up the percentages if we can.

barnbum

That's exactly why folks sign up for mare stare... and why you are so appreciated.

Tink's Mom

It was reported that Swirl's milk PH is down a bit...getting closer!
Ralphie is laying down right now...but doesn't look in distress, maybe just resting her hoofs....

sharon b

Neither looks in any hurry :roll: LOL

Tink's Mom

Looks like they are putting on the feed bag right now...well, they are eating for 2....

Tink's Mom

It's here...real quick....

barnbum

Yay!! Tracy is tying up the placenta so the mama doesn't step on it--the weight will help pull it out.

Hope it's a filly--Jen wanted one. :-D