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How do horses have babies? My horse is having a foal, and i was wondering if you would know.
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When delivery time approaches, the mare becomes visibly agitated... walks a lot with head down. She then lays down and the foal is born head first. She licks the newborn to assist in cleaning off the afterbirth as well as incourage the foal to standup. As soon as it stands it shows interest in nursing. It's not long at all before the foal begins to walk... We have a number of horses here on the ranch in western U.S. Some are foaled outside, but some of the younger mares are foaled in a stock shelter...
horses usually adopt. all animals are prone to this, but horses have no morals. unlike human adoption, the baby creatures being presented for adoption are herded together in large groups, called a "show". while cows, sheep, pigs etc. form an orderly line to view the potential adoptables, horses, with their long legs and arrogance, find a way to the front of the queue.
The result of this is that
a) horse children tend to look nice, and
b) the term "show jumping" is forever linked to horses.
so there you go.
when a mare is about to foal she should ideally be monitored in a subtle an non-intrusive manner.a large stable with a good straw bedding is ideal...and quiet surroundings are preferable as they help the mare relax. most mares will foal at night.in the 24 hours before delivery the mare may be noticably restless and "waxing" at the udders. if kept under surveillance you may notice she makes a sort of nest in the straw. the foal should be delivered as a calf would be...his front hooves should appear first followed by his nose and so on and so forth. the majority of mares will foal unaided but precautions should be taken and your vets number should be on hand if u are not use to dealing with foaling. Best of luck with your mum to be and your future arrival.
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