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Is it normal for a new mini horse mom to lay down a lot after birth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Female | unspayed

We woke up this morning to our new baby mini horse!!! Question, mama is laying down quite a bit. Is this normal?

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on March 4th, 2018

She may be very tired. I would check to see if there is heat in her feet and make sure she’s eating and drinking. You may want to get her up at some point and walk her around to check for lameness and enable the foal to nurse. If you pick up any abnormalities please have her checked right away. What a cutie! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Butter.

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