mistymoon
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Post by mistymoon on Jun 12, 2007 7:09:09 GMT -5
Dakota Frost foaled at about 2:30 this morning - the foal was bright and alert - but appeared weak. He is having trouble with his hind end - plus he is weak - plus he is a dummy foal. When we try to help him nurse he faints - so I have syringed colostrum into him. He does have bursts of energy but they don't last long. Dummy foals are relatively common in mini's - but this is our first experience with one. We are going to take Dakota Frost and her baby into the vet to see if there is anything else we can do for him. With dummy foals you need to wake them up every two hours to feed them - which we are certainly prepared to do - but I want to make sure that there is nothing else wrong with him. He is a beautiful colt - everything looks perfect - nice tiny dishy head, long legs and short back - everything looks normal. Please say some prayers for this little guy - I will be totally devasted if we lose him. We lost Nikki's beautiful buckskin colt two weeks ago and I am still not over that - so certainly not expecting this to happen. I was worried about Dakota Frost having trouble foaling because she is a maiden - we did have to pull a lot as she was tight - but we got the foal out quickly and he appeared normal at first. Thanks for prayers everyone - we sure need them!!!!
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Post by dreamcatcher on Jun 12, 2007 7:27:37 GMT -5
Mistymoon, Many Prayers for the "LIL GUY"! Dakota Frost and All @ Mistymoon
I have lit a Candle
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Post by paintlover on Jun 12, 2007 8:16:00 GMT -5
Sending prayers your way.
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vikster
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Post by vikster on Jun 12, 2007 8:23:48 GMT -5
I AM PRAYING HARD FOR THIS LITTLE GUY AS I WATCHED HER FOR DAYS AND KNEW THAT YESTERDAY SHE WAS GOING TO FOAL. PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED AND I WILL KEEP PRAYING.
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Post by redmustangwoman1 on Jun 12, 2007 9:07:47 GMT -5
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Post by twosuperstudponies on Jun 12, 2007 9:44:14 GMT -5
Bless your heart! I hope everything turns out well for you and the horses! Try to get some rest! I'm praying for you!
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Post by wildwolf on Jun 12, 2007 10:22:44 GMT -5
Many prayers from all of us down here in Louisiana for Dakota's little man... Keep hope and have faith
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barbw
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Post by barbw on Jun 12, 2007 10:29:31 GMT -5
i have lit a candle for Dakota and her lil guy
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Post by akalinda on Jun 12, 2007 10:33:44 GMT -5
I saw the birth also. Am praying for baby,mom, and human mom and dad too.
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Post by vikster on Jun 12, 2007 12:31:13 GMT -5
I see you are back from the vets and I also see you in there working with the colt and I am saying prayers the entire time. I pray and pray this baby gets healthy. I feel your heartbreak and stress over this baby.
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Post by mistymoon on Jun 12, 2007 13:15:44 GMT -5
I am in tears over this little one - he is getting stronger as the hours pass - but his back legs just aren't working very well. He has fluid on his knees and I would imagine there is pain when he tries to walk - and then he just kind of sits down and gives up. He will nurse if I hold him in place and isn't fainting much now which is a good thing - but I just don't know whether the muscle in his back legs will develop fast enough to help him get better. Our vet said not to make a rash decision - but this is so very hard. We planned this breeding and have been waiting so eagerly for this foal - it is heartbreaking. With losing Nikki's colt 2 weeks ago and now this - it makes a person wonder why they are breeding. Thanks everyone that has been watching - I did turn the cam off for now but I will let you know what happens over the next little while.
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Post by vikster on Jun 12, 2007 13:20:33 GMT -5
Cyndy, thank you for the update. I am praying very very hard for this little one and everyone at Misty Moon. Please keep us posted.
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Post by barbw on Jun 12, 2007 13:50:31 GMT -5
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Post by redmustangwoman1 on Jun 12, 2007 14:07:08 GMT -5
Aww I will pray as hard as I can for this little one and pray for you all too...Gentle Hugs...
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Post by bndranch on Jun 12, 2007 15:14:02 GMT -5
I know how hard it is MistyMoon, my Larkin colt was 2yrs in the planning, only to loose him so suddenly. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers here as well.
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