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Miniature Horses waiting to give birth Live 24/7!nSubscribe to The Pet Collective: http://bit.ly/tpcsubnWebsite: http://www.thepetcollective.tvnFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/thepetcollectivenTwitter: https://twitter.com/petcollectiveTVnTumblr: http://thepetcollective.tumblr.comnPinterest: http://pinterest.com/petcollectivetv/nGoogle+: http://gplus.to/thepetcollectivennLinks to our live cams:nBald Eagle Cam http://www.baldeaglecam.us (LIVE NOW)nMini Horse Cam http://www.minihorsecam.us (LIVE NOW)nLabrador Retriever Cam http://www.labradorcam.us (LIVE NOW)nBulldog Cam http://www.bulldog.us (LIVE NOW)nCarolines Kids Cam http://www.carolineskidscam.us (LIVE NOW)nKitten Cam http://www.kittencam.us (LIVE NOW)nSchnauzer Cam http://www.schnauzercam.us (LIVE NOW)nKitty Cam http://www.kittycam.us (LIVE NOW)nCorgi Cam http://www.corgicam.usnHusky Cam http://www.huskycam.usnYorkie Cam http://www.yorkiecam.usnnFAQ:nQ: What breed are these horses? How big do they get? (size, weight)nA: The mare and foal are registered Miniature Horses. The mare is 32.5 inches tall, measured at the last hair of her mane, and weighs approximately 250 pounds, but miniature horses can be as tall as 38 inches.nnQ: How old is the mare? What is her name?nA: The mare is 10 years old and her registered name is Double KA Brokers First Babe, but we just call her "Becca."nnQ: What is the name of the foal?nA: To be decided. We usually choose the name of the foal after it is born.nnQ: What is the gender?nA: A surprise!nnQ. Where do these miniature horses live?nA: These horses are in Benton City, Washington.nnQ: What if I'm interested in adding one of these miniature horses to my family?nA: First, check with your city or county zoning restrictions, then contact Little Hooves Miniature Horses if you're interested in one of our horses for sale.nnContact Information:nWebsite: http://www.littlehooves.comnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleHoovesFarmnnQ: Is there a vet to keep an eye on the miniature horses?nA: There is a vet on call.nnQ: Why does mom disappear sometimes? Is she out at pasture?nA: Horses of all sizes like to exercise on a daily basis. We let her out of her stall as her health and weather permits so she can get her exercize; it's just like taking a dog out for a walk.nnQ. Where is her water?nA. It is located on the other side of the dividing wall. This gives her more room in the stall, no obstructions during foaling and removes a drowning hazard for the foal.nnQ: What are the daily activities of a miniature horse foal? (eating, sleeping, training exercises)nA: Miniature horse foals spend a lot of time eating and sleeping. Unlike dogs and cats, however, they are able to walk within an hour after birth, and after a day, they are able to run around. Training a foal begins immediately at birth, starting with socializing, also called "imprinting" to assure the foal is people-friendly. After the foal is a week old, halter training and leadline training begins.nnQ: When will the foal start eating regular miniature horse food?nA: A foal will attempt to eat, or immitate eating its mother's food when they're about 3 days old, sometimes sooner. They nurse for about 4 - 6 months, but usually will combine nursing with eating hay and grain when they're a week old, when their teeth start coming in.nnQ: When a foal is born do they come out head first or feet first?nA: Foals are born front hooves first. We always look for a hoof pointing in a downward position when the foal is presenting, then the second hoof offset behind the first, and then the nose for a proper positioned foal.nnQ: When a mother goes into labor, how long until she gives birth?nA: From the time the mare's water breaks and she starts pushing, the birth should take no longer than 30 minutes. However, the birth usually happens in less than 5 minutes.nnQ: What are the signs of labor and how long does it last?nA: Horses are designed to disguise their first stage of labor, but usually they display signs of rubbing their face, yawning, biting and scratching at their sides. First stage labor is normally 4 - 6 hours, but a mare can start and stop the process over a couple days. Sometimes, there are no signs of labor at all, which is usually the case for first-time mothers.nnQ: How many foals has the mare had?nA: Becca has had 5 foals, and this foal is her 6th. All foals so far have been normal and healthy.nnQ: How long is a miniature horse pregnant?nA: The gestation of a miniature horse is approximately 11 months, although some have given birth at 10 months and others have gone over a year!nnQ: Why does the foal eat manure?nA: This is a mystery for the most part, but it's believed that the foal improves its immunity by eating its mother's manure. Foals usually stop eating manure after a month, but this varies. Less
