# Live Foaling Cam **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 9, 2010, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800 "2010-03-09T02:41:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 21
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/401 "2010-03-30T01:14:17Z")
You’d think a second-time dam would have more sense, wouldn’t you? Maybe she’s just a hot-minded mare in general. She does seem crazy about him – but a bit too crazy. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/402 "2010-03-30T01:16:10Z")
> [@FloatyGimpy](#): > > And it doesn’t help that Squirmy is a bit of a mimbo. Maybe he’s one of those Big Dumb Guys – gorgeous but no brains to speak of. 😉 That poor attendant keeps pushing his snout into position and he still doesn’t get it. ETA – Can’t tell from this angle but it looks like she’s milking Virona and letting the foal lick the mild from her hand. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/403 "2010-03-30T01:19:12Z")
Huh – Virona seems calmer now that she’s getting milked, even by the human. And now Squirmy seems to be getting the idea, and she’s staying calm. Maybe she was frantic with pressure in her teats? ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/404 "2010-03-30T01:19:45Z")
It’s almost like Squirmy is more interested in the human than her mom. Virona is an experienced mother, I think she doesn’t understand why Squirmy isn’t getting it. If he can get his colostrum, they can supplement the mare’s milk. StG ---
**Author:** ![Surly\_Chick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/405 "2010-03-30T01:20:01Z")
StG is right - Squirmy is clueless. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/406 "2010-03-30T01:21:51Z")
They’re giving Virona some paste-like substance. I wonder if it’s a calming agent? StG ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/407 "2010-03-30T01:22:59Z")
> [@StGermain](#): > > They’re giving Virona some paste-like substance. I wonder if it’s a calming agent? > > StG I hope so. And now they’re trying Squirmy from the other side. ---
**Author:** ![Surly\_Chick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/408 "2010-03-30T01:23:57Z")
Is it unusual for foals to refuse to nurse? ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/409 "2010-03-30T01:26:38Z")
**Surly Chick** - Usually only weak or sick foals don’t nurse. Getting the colostrum in the first few hours is essential. He’s almost too strong - like he doesn’t feel the need to nurse because hey - shiny! StG ---
**Author:** ![Surly\_Chick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/410 "2010-03-30T01:28:34Z")
> [@StGermain](#): > > He’s almost too strong - like he doesn’t feel the need to nurse because hey - shiny! Clearly male… 😛 ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/411 "2010-03-30T01:29:27Z")
> [@StGermain](#): > > **Surly Chick** - Usually only weak or sick foals don’t nurse. Getting the colostrum in the first few hours is essential. He’s almost too strong - like he doesn’t feel the need to nurse because hey - shiny! > > StG 😃 ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/412 "2010-03-30T01:29:48Z")
I wonder if he’s finally latched on, now that we can’t see? He does seem to be standing still. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/413 "2010-03-30T01:31:03Z")
Things do seem calmer. ---
**Author:** ![Surly\_Chick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/414 "2010-03-30T01:32:57Z")
Nope. I can see his head protruding from behind her rump. ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/415 "2010-03-30T01:35:25Z")
He seems like he’s straining to poop… don’t they normally give a foal an enema to help pass their bowels the first time?? ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/416 "2010-03-30T01:35:50Z")
Ha! He just stepped closer and the attendant moved away – maybe he finished a good drink? Damn. I have to go do late barn check/feed/water – will be gone for a good 45 minutes. They’re taking the leadline off mom and leaving. I’m going to assume he got his colostrum meal and all is well. Squirmy looks like he’s trying to poop! ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/417 "2010-03-30T01:38:37Z")
He does look like he’s straining. I think the enema is if he doesn’t pass the meconium by himself. The first milk has laxative properties. She seems to be winding up again. And here’s the handler again. she’s finished delivering the placenta. StG ---
**Author:** ![Surly\_Chick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/418 "2010-03-30T01:42:32Z")
And a quick check on China shows nothing but poop. ---
**Author:** ![Surly\_Chick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/419 "2010-03-30T01:44:12Z")
Phew! Looks like he’s got the hang of it finally. ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800/420 "2010-03-30T01:44:58Z")
I don’t know, it still looks like he’s just chewing on her side. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800.md?page=20) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-foaling-cam/531800.md?page=22)