SIGNS OF FOALING
People are always asking what will my mare look like right before
she foals. I put these pictures together, I hope they will help.
Wax has formed at this time, some
mares will not wax.
24 hrs from foaling
1-2 hrs from foaling
Flanks are sunk in
Belly has dropped
Tail head is prominenet
1/2 hr before birth
80 min after birth
2 1/2 Days till foaling                               1 1/2 Days till foaling                                 7 Hrs till foaling
1 day from foaling you might start to notice a thin cloudy mucus discharge after urination which increases as foaling nears.
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MARE # 2
2 1/2 days till foaling                       still has roundness                    1 1/2 days small amount of clearish wax        Starting to really relax at 12 hrs till foaling
24 hrs prior, flanks hollowing  and larger amount of wax forming                    7 hrs from foaling                             4 hrs from foaling
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