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August 13, 2007
Newborn Foal
This one is on the Ohhh...Ahhhh List. How cute is this.
I just thought I would share the story and pics. In April we had a mare foal 5 and a half weeks premature with set of twins.
One was still-born but the other was alive and really tiny. The vet suspects he was about 20lbs. when he was born.
We were so worried because everyone told us not to get attached that he more than likely wouldn't make it. For almost a month straight we were down there (barn) every few hours to help him nurse. It wouldn't have been quite that long except we had a cold spell and we almost lost him to hypothermia.
At 3 weeks he had his first visit to the vet clinic. (the vet had always just come
out to the farm) Check the pics to see how we got there!! (Don't wanna spoil it) He weighed in at 37 lbs. after 3 weeks! Through all that he made it and while he is still small this little bugger has one heck of a heart! Oh, and he's a palomino appaloosa.
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<3 GrandMom Love - Folks, this is not my story. Wish it were. Thanks to Catherine, one of my "horsey" friends.
Good Story | By Omie | 02:51 PM