My mare had a successful delivery of a gorgerous paint colt this afternoon! Everything has gone according to plan the baby (Cherrokee) has learned to suckle and momma is not so happy but willing to let him. She is eating and watching him like a hawk. I have one major concern though, she has still not dropped the afterbirth. We did tie the umbilical into a knot as we were told, so that she would not step on it and yank it out and another unfortunate thing is our sow aka psycho pig is trying to get at her due to the blood. Yes we do keep our animals pinned up but this pig has tried everything including to jump the 4 1/2 foot fence. I think we have that maintained for the moment and are working on that situation to get rid of her asap!
Noche (my mare) delivered the colt sometime between 5-6pm this evening. No one was home so we didn't get to see the big event. We found the placenta and picked up and disposed of it properly. The baby happened to be in the studs pasture and momma was upset but not harmful. The stud was very proud of his first baby and harmed him in no way but momma was running back and fourth along the fence line. This went on for a good 10 to 15 minutes before we finally got the baby on the side with momma. But as I said the afterbirth is still dangling from her vulva and I am wondering normally what is a good time to call the vet out? As I said there have been no further problems she isn't bleeding from her rear, she has an appetite, and she is taking care of her baby. Any suggestions?? Jessica Johann
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