Comments on: Double Trouble, Part II

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:56:08 +0000

Our mare gave birth to twins on Memorial day 2011. Both foals were full term. But seem to be doing well so far, small, but are the same size, both appear to be getting the nourishment they need from the mom. The Vet came and examined them both and said they look very good and were getting the plenty of milk. They are currently 1 1/2 months old and I do not see any signs of physcial or mental problems. However with all the articles I have read, I am concerned about these abnormalities, such as the bowing of the front legs. They are currently eating a little grass and so far are doing well with other foals.

By: Erinn

Erinn — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:57:40 +0000

We just lost our foal yesterday, when we bred my mare (TB) she twinned (ultrasounded on day 18 & only bred once) we ultrasounded her 2 more times to se if she would reabsorb one, the vet said she did. We know think she was still carrying twins and are waiting to get her checked to see if there is another dead foal in there. It sucks that there’s no way to prevent it and that the checks aren’t 100%

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:31:23 +0000

I currently have a mare carrying twins (52 days), we tried to reduce one of the twins at day 20, day 30, and day 39 but were unsuccessful! This mare seems determined to keep these twins. Both foals have healthy heart tones, but one foal is smaller than the other. We are hopeful that the largest foal will enventually overtake the second. They are both in the same horn, and only about 1/2″ apart. We are keeping close ultrasound watch, but don’t know what the outcome will be. We are prepared for the worst. This was a very informative article. thanks. Laura

By: Cindy Ramsey

Cindy Ramsey — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:01:04 +0000

In 2005 our Paint mare First Promise had twin fillies that were considered to be indenticals as they were in the same placenta. They were both very healthy and almost the same size but one of them did have and does still have one front leg that is crooked from the knee down. All went very well until they were 11 days old and the mare colic, we took her to surgery but was unable to save her. We still have both fillies, have had them started and both are in foal now. Raising orphans was not easy but they were sure a lot of fun. It is not something I would look forward to doing again but I have really enjoyed the two of them. This is a very good article that you have published, thank you. Cindy