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susiequilt 06-12-2009 12:38 PM

billswife99: I had to laugh at that question as I had to ask the same thing last year!

Yes, they do lay down and the legs go out straight, not curled up.
Since I can never catch them giving birth I don't know much.
Hope you have better luck.

zyxquilts 06-12-2009 12:44 PM


Originally Posted by billswife99
Will she lay down to do this?

Yes, as susiequilt said, Patches will lay down & her legs will be straight out when she's pushing. Sometimes she might get up & walk around, then lay down & do the straight leg thing again, until the foal comes out.
First the front hooves/legs, then head come out - it's quite astonishing. :D
Minis can have some trouble with the sac being thick & not breaking open, so that's one of the reasons we all help watch, so we can call them & someone will be in the stall with her if they aren't already.

billswife99 06-12-2009 01:18 PM

She is laying down!!!!

amma 06-12-2009 01:30 PM

She's just teasing us again :lol: She loves to lay down, because she knows we start getting excited :roll:

amma 06-12-2009 01:31 PM

See how she is "talking" and yawning? that is another possible sign of getting closer :wink:

billswife99 06-12-2009 01:36 PM

Is this her first one?

amma 06-12-2009 01:38 PM

I want to say that Kay was saying it is her second foal...and that she foaled about midnight last year.

Ninnie 06-12-2009 01:41 PM

watching here, amma, don't think she is close, just teasing us!!!

The Babe 06-12-2009 01:44 PM

I remember an old saying my Momma used to use - "A watched pot never boils" LOL Maybe Patches heard that one too and is trying to wait until everyone has lost interest. Fat chance!

amma 06-12-2009 01:45 PM

She wants to wait until it is dark outside...very dark...the moon has to be just so....with venus and mercury and mars in just the right position :wink:

amma 06-12-2009 01:46 PM


Originally Posted by The Babe
I remember an old saying my Momma used to use - "A watched pot never boils" LOL Maybe Patches heard that one too and is trying to wait until everyone has lost interest. Fat chance!

We have speculated on this too :lol: :lol: :lol:

amma 06-12-2009 02:13 PM

She sure is acting differently this evening...from where and how she is standing to all of the yawning...her belly is not as low...the outline of her hind legs are more pronounced...hmmmmm :?

sandpat 06-12-2009 02:27 PM

I've been watching all afternoon and now a HUGE Bad storm is coming and I have to shut down. If we don't lose power...I'll check back in though

amma 06-12-2009 02:32 PM

Hi Rusty!!! Wish you could tell us what you think, after checking her out :?

amma 06-12-2009 02:33 PM


Originally Posted by sandpat
I've been watching all afternoon and now a HUGE Bad storm is coming and I have to shut down. If we don't lose power...I'll check back in though

You have been getting hit with quite a few storms here recently...I sure don't miss those storms!!!

Tink's Mom 06-12-2009 02:35 PM

What did he see???Maybe some tiny hoofs???She does seem different even from the last few days...Maybe she is seeing the light.....

billswife99 06-12-2009 02:35 PM

Somebody just came in and checked on her so maybe will will get an update.

Shemjo 06-12-2009 02:37 PM

When I was watching earlier, she was just flicking her tail!

amma 06-12-2009 02:39 PM

Kay is gone to a horse show, I don't know that Rusty will be getting on the board to give us updates....although it is tempting to give him a call LOL

amma 06-12-2009 02:40 PM

She's going to have her head in that corner for a while....she's never been one to walk away from her food :roll: :lol: :roll:

k3n 06-12-2009 02:41 PM

OK I'm off to bed - hope they'll be a foal in the morning! Nitey nite all.

billswife99 06-12-2009 02:43 PM

Good night Kathryn, Jacqui and I have been watching and decided this is all a hazing thing for us newbies!!! :lol:

Tink's Mom 06-12-2009 03:16 PM


Originally Posted by billswife99
Good night Kathryn, Jacqui and I have been watching and decided this is all a hazing thing for us newbies!!! :lol:

We wouldn't do that! :twisted: But the Diva might!

amma 06-12-2009 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by billswife99
Good night Kathryn, Jacqui and I have been watching and decided this is all a hazing thing for us newbies!!! :lol:

We put ourselves through the hazing too :lol: :lol: :lol: We still think that Kay is pulling our leg with this mare :lol: :lol: :lol:

amma 06-12-2009 03:18 PM

Goodnight k3n....there better be a mare for you to look at in the morning instead of just piles of poop :lol: :shock: :lol:

Tink's Mom 06-12-2009 03:18 PM

I still think that she is just fat

amma 06-12-2009 03:19 PM

Well, I am going to take a little nap...get ready for an allnighter :lol: :lol: :lol:

amma 06-12-2009 03:19 PM


Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
I still think that she is just fat

For Sure!!!! :twisted:

Tink's Mom 06-12-2009 03:20 PM

sleep quick....Amma

Ninnie 06-12-2009 03:32 PM

Ok, here's the thing, I've been watching her on and off and she doesn't look any different to me :cry:


Nope, don't think she is preggy at all, false preggy! :wink:

If she goes tonight, I will be supprised!

Ninnie 06-12-2009 03:34 PM


Originally Posted by billswife99
Good night Kathryn, Jacqui and I have been watching and decided this is all a hazing thing for us newbies!!! :lol:


It's true, you have found us out!!!

What we call snipe hunting here in North Carolina! :wink:

Ninnie 06-12-2009 03:54 PM


Originally Posted by Loretta
LOL! Snipe hunting?


You take them city dudes into the woods at night and tell them you're going snipe hunting, and then you run off and leave them! :lol: :lol: (There are no such thing as a snipe :wink: )

Ninnie 06-12-2009 03:57 PM


Originally Posted by Loretta
LOL! well actually there-is - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snipe


not in NC there ain't! :lol: :lol:

Tink's Mom 06-12-2009 05:12 PM

nice rolling, no don't get up :?

sharon b 06-12-2009 05:22 PM

See Kyle (?) with the flashlight... he is checking under her hood ! LMAO

By the way I am back and what is this business NO BABY !

Hey Patches, Tusty is tired and hurt, Kay is disappointed and Kyle really doens't want to have to help deliver a baby :wink:
Sharon

tlrnhi 06-12-2009 05:23 PM

Still nothing! UGH!
What's with the flashlight?
Kay doesn't use a flashlight! lol

She looks like she has dropped a little.
Her back looks swayed again.
I sure do hope she waits for Kay to get back, but then again, Kay says that her legs/hooves aren't good (if I remember correctly), so she needs to foal NOW!

BTW...that's Rusty out there

amma 06-12-2009 05:23 PM

That's it Rusty....pamper her...pet her...groom her....get her all feeling primped and beautiful for the big event tonight!!! Maybe this is what she has been waiting for...the princess treatment :D :D :D

tlrnhi 06-12-2009 05:24 PM

I think Rusty is have "a talk" with her. lol

HIT THE EJECT BUTTON!!!

sharon b 06-12-2009 05:24 PM

OOPPSS Sorry Rusty...

tlrnhi 06-12-2009 05:25 PM

Maybe she is wanting someone to do the Foal Dance?


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