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ropinbuzz Reg. Jan 2010	Posted 2015-05-18 11:04 AM Subject: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Extreme Veteran Posts: 421 Location: Central Iowa	Had my first set of twins this morning! They are both up and have both nursed! Look to be very healthy but I know that might not be the case! Can people who have successfully raised twins before give me suggestions! Should I pull one and nurse it or let them be until one starts going down hill a little! This mare has always produced a TON of milk and raises LARGE foals! Just any help in general would be great! I know there is already a thread on the Firewater Twins but didn't want to read all if the posts! (20150518_064105.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20150518_064105.jpg (70KB - 195 downloads)
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Whiteboy Reg. Jul 2012	Posted 2015-05-18 11:06 AM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
That's White "Man" to You Posts: 5515	Nice set...I can't believe how many there have been this year.
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Smashedonpepper Reg. Oct 2004	Posted 2015-05-18 11:07 AM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Grandma's little Beauty Queen Posts: 12653 Location: Somewhere playing in the mud....Oklahoma	Congrats! I would have my vet to come check them over, possibly run an IgG test in 24 hrs.
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Anniemae Reg. Jan 2004	Posted 2015-05-18 11:08 AM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Common Sense and then some Location: So. California	Congrats on the safe delivery!! What state do you live? That is so green...........
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ropinbuzz Reg. Jan 2010	Posted 2015-05-18 11:11 AM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Extreme Veteran Posts: 421 Location: Central Iowa	We are located in Union Iowa! Yes, our pastures have greened up really nice this year and we always let our seasoned mares foal out on pasture! I know she looked big this year but never expected TWINS!
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Griz Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2015-05-18 11:13 AM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer Posts: 7268	Congrats on the twins!!! Your pasture is SO green it almost looks fake - beautiful!
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Aqhaczy Reg. Jan 2004	Posted 2015-05-18 11:21 AM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Texas Lone Star Posts: 5318 Location: where ever my L/Q trl is parked	why would you consider pulling one and letting it go ... if they are nursing well and you've had them checked by vet I think you are getting ahead of yourself and maybe a bit over whelm. There are a few people on BHW that have twins this year -pm them and get suggestions for health care. OMG let him decide if one won't make it not you unless one has major health issues per vet check.
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ropinbuzz Reg. Jan 2010	Posted 2015-05-18 11:25 AM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Extreme Veteran Posts: 421 Location: Central Iowa	Oh, no I didn't mean let it go! I just didn't know if people had more success with pulling one and putting it on a bottle and leaving the other one on the mare or if you just keep them both on the mare until you see an issue and if they are both fine nursing until they are weaned then just leave them both on the mare! I never meant I would let one just die, that is horrible! I know a lot of people on BHW have ad twins and that is why I am reaching out and asking what has worked for everyone else!
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Aqhaczy Reg. Jan 2004	Posted 2015-05-18 11:30 AM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Texas Lone Star Posts: 5318 Location: where ever my L/Q trl is parked	ropinbuzz - 2015-05-18 11:25 AM Oh, no I didn't mean let it go! I just didn't know if people had more success with pulling one and putting it on a bottle and leaving the other one on the mare or if you just keep them both on the mare until you see an issue and if they are both fine nursing until they are weaned then just leave them both on the mare! I never meant I would let one just die, that is horrible! I know a lot of people on BHW have ad twins and that is why I am reaching out and asking what has worked for everyone else! thank you for clarifing that - was was almost in a panic.- as my heart slows to normal ..... yes if the mare isn't producting enough milk then supplimenting bottle milk for them will do. Are they both roans and what sex? They are so cute I'm sure they will do fine. Edited by Aqhaczy 2015-05-18 11:31 AM
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TLynn Reg. Feb 2015	Posted 2015-05-18 11:40 AM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Regular Posts: 60	such a double blessing! They are both beautiful and what a proud momma! Congrats!
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komet. Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2015-05-18 12:03 PM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Expert Posts: 4121 Location: SE Louisiana	OMG!! Frick & Frack.... Poor mom looks confused trying to count to two...
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cow pie Reg. Nov 2009	Posted 2015-05-18 2:12 PM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Sock eating dog owner Posts: 4557 Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah	Leave then both on the mare. Looks like she has enough lush grass to accommodate enough milk for both. The more they nurse the more milk mom will produce as long as mom has no hidden issues.
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ThreeCorners Reg. Nov 2003	Posted 2015-05-18 9:23 PM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Tried and True Posts: 21185 Location: Where I am happiest	cow pie - 2015-05-18 2:12 PM Leave then both on the mare. Looks like she has enough lush grass to accommodate enough milk for both. The more they nurse the more milk mom will produce as long as mom has no hidden issues. Exactly! Leave them both with the mare. Even if you end up supplimenting them,( But I doubt you will have to) still leave them with the mare. Congrats on your new babys. Do we get a pedigree for these little gems? Edited by ThreeCorners 2015-05-18 9:24 PM
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Chandler's Mom Reg. Jan 2015	Posted 2015-05-19 1:02 AM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
My Heart Be Happy Posts: 9159 Location: Arkansas	Beautiful picture and beautiful babies/mom. Congratulations
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Mainer-racer Reg. Oct 2004	Posted 2015-05-19 10:28 AM Subject: RE: Had a set of twins this morning! Needing suggestions!
Maine-iac Posts: 3334 Location: Got Lobsta?	Congrats to you! Keep us updated on their progress!!
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