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Which bedding is best to use when your mare is due to foal?
It's best to use clean, soft straw bedding for a mare that is due to foal. Straw is absorbent, provides insulation for the foal, and reduces the risk of infection compared to shavings or sawdust. Make sure to provide enough bedding to create a clean and comfortable environment for the mare and foal.
If you have a mare who wont let there foal nurse what do you do?
Call the vet. There are several hormone replacement injections that can be used to convince the mare to accept her foal. If they fail, the vet can also advise you on how best to raise the foal.
How can you lose a foal on Howrse?
The only way to lose a foal on howrse is by not calling the vet on the day your mare is due to give birth.
When is your horse due to have her colt?
A mare is usually due to foal about 11 to 12 months after being bred to a stallion.
What happens if you don't have enough money on howrse to get the vet when your about to foal?
If you cannot call the vet on your mare's due date due to having little money, then you will lose the foal and a karma point.
What can happen if a horse goes past their due date to foal?
If a horse goes past their due date to foal, it could indicate potential complications such as dystocia (difficult birth) or fetal distress. The mare may require veterinary intervention to assist with the birth or to determine if there are any underlying issues causing the delay.
Can a C -section be performed on a Mare?
Yes, a C-section can be performed on a mare if necessary, typically in cases of dystocia or when the foal is in distress and cannot be delivered vaginally. The procedure, known as a cesarean section, is more complex in horses than in some other animals due to their anatomy and the size of the foal. It requires skilled veterinary intervention and is usually performed under general anesthesia. Success depends on the timing of the surgery and the overall health of the mare and foal.
If your horse was bred on June 17 2007 when is the foal due?
Horses gestate for 11 months. You have time to plan. mares are usually in foal about 11 months, roughly. so if your mare was bred on June 17,07 the foal should be due around the early part of may.
You just bought a 6yr old miniature horse that is pregnant and due in late May you need to know how much you should feed her?
What you reg. feed her until the foal is born then up her feed and give her a good mare and foal feed.
How do you call for the veterinary in Howrse?
On the day your mare is due to foal, a link to call the vet will appear to the bottom right of her page. Until then you don't need to do anything at all.
If a mare was breed on May 26 2008 when is she due?
The gestation period of a horse is 340 days on average, with 320 to 370 days being normal. Taking that into account, the mare would be due on May 2, though the foal can be born anywhere between April 11 and May 31.
Will a mare foal in the field while running with 2 year old colt due this week?
Yes, she will. She will most likely find a place hidden away from the colt and deliver her foal. If she cannot find a place she may hold off on foaling as horses can stop the foaling temporarily until they feel safe. It would be best to remove the colt from the field after she has foaled as he will try to breed with her as soon as she goes into her foal heat.
