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Vera
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 Posted - 09 Feb 2010 : 9:57:13 PM
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Sue, I cried when I read the other thread, I can sympathise with your pain losing such a special friend. How lovely that your special friend left you such a special gift. Ingrid is lovely, I know all foals are lovely but Ingrid is extra lovely and extra special.
I had an orphan ram lamb who didn't know if he was a horse or a sheep. He turned into a right little bugger so make sure your Syd's has his ....... 'bits'....... off asap, I expect you know its just a rubber ring jobby!! |
    
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Callisto
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Posted - 09 Feb 2010 : 10:33:34 PM
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| They are both gorgeous, and I love the photos of Ingrid bouncing around, and of course the one with them both snuggled up. Good luck with them both. |
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Claire Chillingworth
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Posted - 09 Feb 2010 : 11:21:46 PM
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What a lovely picture Sue Ingrid is a real beauty and Syd is simply adorable bless them both  |
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MinHe
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England
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Posted - 09 Feb 2010 : 11:28:37 PM
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I can second that - used to know a 17.2h hunter who'd been raised with sheep and to see him going straight up in the air off all 4 feet was...scary!
I hope you get a foster mare ASAP, Sue - I've never thank god had a bottle-baby, but I've known 2 and they were both pushy little prima-donnas...demanded everything NOW as their right!
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tamila
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England
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 07:27:42 AM
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Sue, I have only just caught up with this tragedy come miracle. My thoughts are with you all. I have had an orphan who passed away last May. I had to bring him up on the bottle and he was my best friend for 23 years. One has to be very firm with them so that they grow up being a horse. Good luck and if you would like any help (too far away to be physical) please email me.
It is wonderful that you mananged to save the foal. Poor Tina had this happen to Luda but they were unable to save the foal.
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Gerri
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England
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 08:47:19 AM
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Ahhhhhh, she is absolutely beautiful, I am sorry I have missed this story completely as not been on for over a week, but she is the most beautiful foal and the picture of the foal and the lamb is fabulous is it okay if I can get my O/H to print it off and get it framed as I really think its the most beautiful picture I have ever seen they say a picture says a thousand words and that one truly does big hugs and blessings to your beautiful foal |
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SueB
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 10:23:25 AM
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Hi Vera, we got a ram lamb because knowing how naughty and playful foals can be, rammy might be able to put up with it better!
My neighbour banded his tail but forgot his bits!! he will be down soon to do them for us.
There are some lessons we have learnt from all of this.
Insure our mares, even if only a nominal sum, have powdered colostrum and milk on stand by.
Most importantly, remember how helpful people are, especially those that post on here. |
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Nichole Waller
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England
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 10:38:23 AM
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Sue,
I've just caught up with this and your other thread. So sorry to hear your sad news but thrilled to see how well Ingrid and her new friend are doing. Keep up the good work and we look forward to seeing many more wonderful pictures in the future.
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alpacastoo
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Wales
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 10:45:31 AM
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| Hi Sue, not sure how old Cyd is, but he may be too old to use castrating rings. It is best to use these when they are about 48hrs old. If you want him to have "rammy" tendencies, then you could leave him for a while. Personally I don't like the rubber rings as they cause quite a bit of pain - you can ask your vet to do it - local anaesthetic and the use of an implement called a "burdeso" (spelling probably wrong) - this is a clamping device with blunt ends - used to be called the "painless castration method" but I think this was an overstatement. If your vet recommends an open castration then you will need to do it before (or after) the fly season. Ram lambs can be quite defensive of their "flock" as they grow older and can give you a very painful "butt". My worst injury was sustained by a Ram (long story) so they need to be treated with respect. My old mare used to have sheep as companions at one time. She was great with them but she did tend to round them up into various corners just to remind them she was boss. Let me know if you want a friend for Cyd - our lambs aren't due until June though. |
  
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SueB
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 12:59:21 PM
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I think rammy is only a week old. My farmer nextdoor has so many lambs it was a case of picking the strongest looking one for us.
He is meant to go back to the farm, but I fear he won't
I did wonder if he was too old, and yes I remember using a 'birdizza' (sp) on two pet calf's we had here, interesting to say the least!
At the moment Ingrid is very playful and even we are cautious!!
Thanks to the help about getting a 'shepherdess milker' they are heated milk buckets with teats that Ingrid can help herself from. I will need it soon, it is on order and can't wait to stop feeding every two hours.
I couldn't face giving her cold milk.
Thanks for the help.....again |
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alison
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Wales
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 1:52:58 PM
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Sue, Ingrid and Syd are now on my screen saver as it is such a beautiful picture. Ingrid is just so cute ( and Sid) wishing you the best of luck - she is stunning and worth all the extra effort. Well done.
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Karon
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England
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 1:58:11 PM
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Just had to come back and look at the pics again - she is such a gorgeous filly and I do love the one of her bounc ing, and her curled up with her lamb  |
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pinkvboots
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 2:23:25 PM
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Ingrid is gorgeous and I love the picture of them both having a rest, you could make that into a card its so lovely, I hope they both love there new foster mummy. |
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Roseanne
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 3:03:05 PM
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What a great picture Sue. It is extraordinary the tests we get landed with in life and how it has a habit of tearing our hearts out one day and making us weep with relief, caring and tenderness the next. What a very special relationship the two animals have!
We're all going to be following Ingrid's progress from now on - and Syd's!!
Well done to you and John - man in a million!! |
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sarahlock
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 3:10:03 PM
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| I put that lovely pic of Ingrid & Syd on my phone , i do homecare & have been showing it to all my little old ladies ( & men )& it has cheered them all up ! |
     
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gu-ku-vi
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 3:28:05 PM
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What a lovely filly!!!! Sorry for you with her mum. I have for very long time keep this little poem and now I will give it to you and Ingrid.
MY GRANDEST FOAL
~ Author Unknown ~
I'll lend you for a little while my grandest foal, He said.
For you to love while she's alive and morn for when she's dead.
It may be one or twenty years, or days or months, you see.
But, will you, till I take her back, take care of her for me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you, and should her stay be brief,
You'll have treasured memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return.
But, there are lessons taught on earth I want this foal to learn.
I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, with trust, I have selected you.
Now will you give her your total love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to take her back again?
I know you'll give her tenderness and love will bloom each day.
And for the happiness you've known forever grateful stay.
But should I come and call for her much sooner than you'd planned
You'll brave the bitter grief that comes and someday you'll understand.
For though I'll call her home to Me this promise to you I do make,
For all the love and care you gave she'll wait for you, inside Heaven's Gate.
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SueB
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 3:46:56 PM
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Oh what a lovely poem, thank you so much.
I will get more photos soon..... |
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louisejo
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 4:03:22 PM
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| Oh wow, what fantastic pictures, they are soooooooo sweet. Looks like you are both doing a grand job..xx |
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mair
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Wales
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 4:08:15 PM
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We have been looking at the Photo , and think we should lobby the AHS for it to be on the cover of the AHS news,Cannot think of a better advert for a caring breeder,of our noble breed,
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SueB
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 4:54:55 PM
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What a lovely thing to say BBA. Thank you. 
Yes it is lovely and I am taking it for granted as they cuddle up together daily after a feed.
I forget how other people would view the picture too.
My problem is when I go in the stable they jump up as mummy milkmaid is here, once the auto milker arrives I might be able to get some better pics without the cobbled foal rug on,(too long) my sewing is dreadful and it does spoil the pic.
How I got that pic is I crept up on them, opened the stable door quick and snapped away fast!
Also, remember there are loads of lovely people out there who have been through this trauma. I'm lucky to have my camera on hand and be at home. Taking the photos is my way of de-stressing, I am very stressed at the moment too.
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jaj
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 6:40:16 PM
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Oh Sue you poor thing, I bet you are stressed  . Really hope that your sheperdess arrives soon so that you can start to get a bit of rest again.
That poem has brought a lump to my throat but it's so beautiful and very apt.
I think that there will be an insatiable desire for photos of little Ingrid and master Cyd from now on .
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sab2
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Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 6:40:32 PM
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| Oh Sue so pleased to see the pics of your fab filly looking so well and the one with her pal having a cuddle is just fantastic, you both seem to be doing such a wonderful job and i bet most of us wish we were nearer to you so we could give you a much needed hand it must be such hard work for you but boy it will be so rewarding in the long run she is fab. |
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Alisonm
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Posted - 11 Feb 2010 : 12:02:05 AM
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| Gorgeous Filly, just so cute, love that photo of them both cuddled up together. |
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Caro23
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Posted - 11 Feb 2010 : 09:36:56 AM
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| Oh my goodness - she is the most adorable foal, I'm in love - she is gorgeous!! |
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