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filly in foal

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  • 10-08-2008 9:31pm
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    BENDYBINN
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    hi purchased a registered connemara filly 2 yr old at sales in febuary----turns out shes in foal -what are my options?kids very fond of her dont want to give her back.


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    kerrysgold
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    has she been scanned in foal for 100% definite? If so, there's not much you can do exept let her have it. Is this your first pony? Unless she's kept at a livery yard make sure she has company, shelter, properly fenced padddock etc. and she may need extra feeding to keep her in good condition. You should also keep a close eye on her to make sure there are no complications as she is very young to be having a foal. :(


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    MDFM
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    Well, what are your options? Do you want to keep her?
    Contrary to the above, while its not an ideal situation, a filly having a foal is not uncommon and as regards her diet, monitor it closely to avoid the risk of her getting overweight in the latter stages of pregnancy.


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    skink
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    yea, once she is looked after properly, and the foal doesn't get too birth for normal birth, she should be perfectly allright, it will put alot of stress on her young body, but i wouldn't get too worried!


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    convert
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    As it's been mentioned above, it's not an ideal situation, but it shouldn't cause too many problems if she's looked after properly, fed adequately, etc... Another thing to bear in mind would be not to change her situations or location too close to her foaling date as it could cause undue stress on the filly. Even taking her from or giving her company can cause stress.

    Do you know how long she is in foal? If she's getting close to foaling it may be an idea to send her to someone who specialises in foaling and who has a long of experience with it, just incase there are complications. If you've experience in foaling, then you should be fine...


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