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Horses will not die because they grow to weak to get back up. Horses that lay down too long can do great damage to their internal structures due to their weight. The weight press down would first start to do damage to the nervous system and can result in permenant paralysis in certain areas. Death would result from suffucation due to the weight on the lungs or interference with the heart.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoA lot when it is sunny out they will lay down and "sun bathe" and they will do this until they are hungry or they are just done lying down. If your horse it lying down all day then maybe check for collic but if he/she is healthy then maybe that is just the way he/she is. Hope this helps :D
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∙ 13y agoyeah ok then...
the lungs are made for them top stand up to sleep, when they lay down for a long time they will DIE. they can sleep for little time laying down but the lungs and the heart have to work harder then if they sleep standing up. they can do both ways, but they will die if they are laying down for a long time.
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∙ 13y agoTheir weight means that they lose blood supply to their legs if they lie down and thus prevent them being able to get up. Sort of like when you sit down and get pins and needles, which as a prey animal is something they've evolved to avoid.
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∙ 13y agoIt is possible if they lie down for more than 24 hours you should contact the vet to
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∙ 12y agothey can lay down as long as they want but it takes more energy to lay down then to stand up. Don't get scared if they look dead or sick more than likely there just resting.
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∙ 13y agobecause they can become lame and get swores on their sides and rear end.
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Do horses stand up there whole life?
no they role and when they sleep they lay down
Does a horse sleep standing up?
The majority of horses sleep standing up but yes sometimes horses do sleep lying down.
Horses lying down?
yes horses do lie down if fact although it take more muscles for them to lay rather than to stand
How long you need to lay down in the bed after intercource to get pregnant?
You don't have to lay down after intercourse to get pregnant.
Do horses stand during pregnancy?
No. Because when they run, their back legs hit their tummy, and could squish the baby. yes but not after 3 weeks of pregnancy
Do horses lay down to sleep?
No, they don't.
Do horses lay down when they sleep?
Yes, horses do lay down to sleep, but it is less common for them to sleep in this position compared to standing up. Horses have a unique ability to sleep both standing up and laying down, and will choose their preferred position based on their level of comfort and sense of security in their environment.
How do mustang horses sleep?
mustangs sleep standing up and they lay down for about an hour as long as there is some protection if there is no protection they will not sleep.
Do horses stand up there whole life?
no they role and when they sleep they lay down
Why does a horses legs shake when going to lay down?
because they strain there weight
Does a horse sleep standing up?
The majority of horses sleep standing up but yes sometimes horses do sleep lying down.
Why don't flamingos lay down to sleep?
because their knees don't bent that well so if they lay down they cant get back up
Horses lying down?
yes horses do lie down if fact although it take more muscles for them to lay rather than to stand
Is is dangerous for a horse to lay on its side for a long time?
this depends on what your definition is of a 'long time'. Horses must sleep laying down to get full REM sleep, but this only lasts for a few minutes. Some horses also like to lay on their sides in the sun to rest. However if a horse has been down for an hour or more, or is extremely still while laying down it would be best to check the horse and call a equine veterinarian.
How long does a seahorse egg take to hatch?
Horses cannot swin and do not lay eggs.
How long you need to lay down in the bed after intercource to get pregnant?
You don't have to lay down after intercourse to get pregnant.
Will it hurt a horse to lay down for a long time?
It is not good for a horse to lay down because people think that the circulation of the blood stops flowing through their legs, and they may lay down if they hurt something. From Horsense4u.com: Horses often lay down with no complications. They will lie on their side, then on the other side and often on their chest. Many will lay down to sleep. A relaxed horse will lay down and enjoy the warmth of the earth and from the sunshine
