there is no particular way to know, but once she stands up and starts grunting you'll know that she is about to give birth (some mares lay down while giving birth. in that case it is impossible to tell when the foal/colt will be born
1/2 hour
A foal is a foal for four years... But it technically becomes a yearling after one year.
no
After laying down a fridge, it is recommended to wait at least 4 hours before plugging it in to allow the refrigerant to settle back into place.
Ive got a foal on Bella Sara.com too, i don't know how long it takes for a foal to grow but i think it lasts maybe a month or two?
A foal is usually only called a foal for a year. Then they are called yearlings.
I believe about 1/2 an hour is what I have read.
Never.
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
if your horse has been laying down that long, there is a big problem and you need to call a vet. it sounds like colic.
A horse is in foal for approximately 300 days.
I think it really does not mater what age they are as long as they think they can do it. A young person should get a foal because it would be a learning experience for both the person and the foal.