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| Quarabian |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 12:31:22 PM
I was hoping to post good news this morning when my donkey Nipper went into labour last night. When she seemed to be trying too hard for no result I had a feel to see if the foal was presesnted okay. No, just an ear!! on further careful examination it became obvious that this was a poll presentation. I am an experienced lamber and can cope with all sorts of problems in a ewe, but this sent me straight to the phone.
Our vet was brilliant. She was here in just 15 mins. In rural Wales that is pretty good going. She succeeded where I had failed in finding the front feet and between the four of us, hubby, trainee vet and Dianne the super vet we got the foal out in minutes. Unfortunately he had died earlier due to the placenta seperating from the mare so there was no reviving him. I suppose that is why the presentation went wrong, A live foal must help a bit! He looked just perfect.
Nipper is doing fine. A bit bruised and puzzled. I think as this was her first foal she wont be as traumatised as if she knew to expect a little foal. Vet said we had done everything right, but this was just unlucky. |
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| donna72_uk |
Posted - 26 Feb 2011 : 1:20:18 PM
So sorry to hear your sad news xx |
| Goldenmane |
Posted - 25 Feb 2011 : 09:30:27 AM
So sorry to read this. |
| alkarif |
Posted - 24 Feb 2011 : 8:47:46 PM
So very very sad. Thank goodness you were there to help in her time of need. RIP little foal.
((((((((HUGS))))))) |
| garnet |
Posted - 24 Feb 2011 : 8:19:33 PM
How very sad. Sending kind thoughts to you and Nipper. |
| nerissanic |
Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 01:40:53 AM
oh, how sad rip little donkey |
| Mrs Vlacq |
Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 12:18:18 AM
aw, that's so sad. Hope she's still doing well though, despite her traoumatic first labour. |
| mouse |
Posted - 21 Feb 2011 : 8:22:04 PM
So sorry to hear your sad news 
Marie |
| xsara |
Posted - 20 Feb 2011 : 9:42:12 PM
sorry to hear of your loss rip little one |
| Red Rum |
Posted - 20 Feb 2011 : 8:50:55 PM
oh how sad RIP litle one |
| Timbercroft |
Posted - 20 Feb 2011 : 8:39:09 PM
Sorry to read this sad news ...
RIP Little chap
Linda xx |
| cmj |
Posted - 20 Feb 2011 : 6:18:49 PM
So sorry to hear this bad news :( |
| NatH |
Posted - 20 Feb 2011 : 1:59:45 PM
So sorry to hear about your little man. RIP |
| saddlebred |
Posted - 20 Feb 2011 : 1:00:50 PM
Very sad. Poor little man. RIP baby donkey and I hope Nipper is OK.
Best wishes |
| joanna_piana |
Posted - 20 Feb 2011 : 12:46:42 PM
Oh that is sad sometimes it's just not meant to be. RIP little donkey |
| Quarabian |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 8:27:58 PM
Thanks for everyones kind words. Nipper has been out with her mates and her own mum in the field today. She seems to be okay and getting on with her life. We let her see the baby, but took it away fairly quickly. That seemed to be the kindest thing.
Hopefully my next post on here will be more cheerful especially as I can now put photos on AL. |
| Geena |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 8:12:38 PM
How sad, but have some peace of mind that you tried your best in saving the poor little ones life. |
| george |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 7:22:58 PM
so sorry to hear this, hope mum is still doing well  |
| moatside |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 6:01:49 PM
Very sad - RIP baby |
| sab2 |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 5:23:59 PM
So sorry to read this its very sad when we lose them so young, i hope Nipper is ok and recovering well RIP little baby Donk, my 3 donks send Nipper their love and a big eyeore cuddle |
| jaj |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 4:28:47 PM
Oh how sad poor little baby donkey foal . Hope Nipper goes on to have lots of babies in the future.
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| khira |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 3:17:17 PM
so sorry to hear this. Rest in peace little man and hugs to Nipper and you all xx |
| Kharidian |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 1:54:45 PM
That's so sad. As you say, hopefully Nipper won't be too traumatised as she didn't know what to expect. Luckily you were there to call for help so she wasn't struggling on her own.
Caryn |
| LYNDILOU |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 1:17:08 PM
oh so sorry to read this RIP little donkey foal  |
| Callisto |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 12:53:30 PM
How very sad, glad Nipper is coping, poor girl. |
