Jen was dewormed with Ivermectin on Saturday, and has been passing bot larvae in her manure. Ewwwwww.
The vet came out to see her on Monday. He said everything I'm doing is right, and to just keep on keepin' on. He thinks she will probably foal within a few weeks to a month. Her foaling pen is all ready, with a wood chip base and deer fencing around the panels so baby doesn't roll under. The cam is all set up, www.marestare.com/chestnut.htm
She continues to gain weight, she's gained around 75 pounds so far. She seems to be gaining in spurts, she gained a lot in her butt at first, then that has slowed down, and now she seems to get getting some weight around her shoulders and neck. Her shoulders are now beginning to blend into her neck (or vice versa), and her shoulder blade is no longer so much like a "shelf" . She is getting a bit of a ridge of fat along her crest, and she is growing a mane!!!! Its amazing what a little food can do for you.
I've also noticed, now that she's shedding out, that she has a pretty pronounced indentation on the bridge of her nose. She must have worn a halter too tight for quite some time. So sad :-(
Sisters! This is what they do, make faces at each other over the fence. They may not look a lot alike, but their mannerisms are identical!
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