This message is from: "Nancy Hotovy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean -
Frida has foaled anywhere from February through May and has consistently foaled 2 - 4 weeks after due date. She has NEVER shown any wax and up until Sunday has always foaled between 5:30 and 10:30 PM. I really prefer foals to be born in March so they can be old enough to put out to pasture in May and June when it seems that most of the mares for outside breeding seem to come in. (Also my own mares are usually bred so it's one less thing to worry about). This is early but I did have my mares under lights last year to bring them in heat earlier. When Frida came into heat last February I was actually going to breed her in March but figured she was getting older (22) and it would probably take a little more time and effort to get her bred so I might as well start then. Surprise! She took on that breeding. I always tell people "Mares do not read the books". Just when you think they are a little bit predictable - they do something to keep you on your toes. I'm not sure how this all comes together in Alaska where there are more dark hours than in Michigan. I am really ready for spring - the birds were singing this morning, the weather has been warm and its foaling time EXCEPT we are under a winter storm watch and supposed to get hit by tomorrow evening. Ughhhhh. Oh well, it won't last for 3 months anyway. Nancy
