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when is my mare due?

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Question
We think my mare is pregnant, but we're not sure when she's due.  She was bred about 10-11 months ago, so we know a baby is coming soon, but  because we didn't think she'd taken, we didn't keep track of the exact date.  What are some signs to look for as she gets closer to a due date?  Thanks for your help!

Answer
HI LUREN
HER BELLY WILL GET HUGE, DROP LOW AND HANG, HER TEETS WILL FILL UP AND WITHIN 24 HOURS WAX BULBS WILL BE ON THE ENDS.  EVEN MILK MIGHT DROP DOWN HER LEGS, JUST KEEP HER CLEAN FROM IT DRYING ON HER.

SHE MIGHT LAY ALOT AND BE RESTLESS THE LAST COUPLE DAYS.  GIVE PLENTY OF WATER, GRAIN AND WAIT.  MAKE SURE THE FOAL IS KEPT WARM, SUCKS MILK WITHING HALF HOUR.

LET ME KNOW.

GOOD LUCK
PATT
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