Daisy, Mrs. Johnson’s horse, immediately caught her attention as being different. She had unusual behavior, being restless and anxious. Mrs. Johnson had observed similar behavior before, but only in laboring horses, which was odd because Daisy had never displayed any pregnancy symptoms. However, it became obvious that Daisy was indeed in labor as her behavior continued to deteriorate. The foal was ultimately born, shocking everyone, but not for the reason you might expect.
The Foal
The foal’s head and front legs finally out after one last push. But she was surrounded by total quiet. Everyone gasped as they stared at the foal.
Daisy licked her foal clean and appeared satisfied with everything that had happened until the remainder of the body arrived shortly after.
He Was Speechless
Dr. Thompson, the vet, had a pallid expression on his face. He still had not spoken to the Johnson family. He simply quietly gathered his belongings.
“Dr. Thompson?Mrs. Johnson cautiously questioned. “Do you have an explanation for this?” But all he could manage was to mutter. What was happening?
“I’m sorry”
The veterinarian began, “I’m sorry. Mrs. Johnson was shocked to hear “I’m sorry, but this isn’t a foal.” No foal, then? She pondered.
What else is it possibly? What, though, was happening with Daisy’s foal? Why was the vet behaving in such an odd way? And how did Daisy actually become pregnant?
The Johnson family maintained a modest farm in a small community tucked away in the middle of the countryside.
The Johnson family had operated their farm for many generations, and they were well-known in the neighborhood for their devotion to and concern for their livestock, especially Daisy, their treasured horse.
Daisy the Horse
Everyone in the village liked Daisy, a stunning black horse with a kind disposition.
She had never been used for breeding because the Johnsons kept her largely as a pet. So when they observed Daisy acting abnormally one spring morning, it was a huge surprise.
Odd Behavior
She was clearly in discomfort as she was pacing back and forth in her stall, whinnying, and stomping her hooves on the floor. Mrs.
Johnson, a seasoned horsewoman, had previously observed this behavior and had the strange suspicion that Daisy, who had not displayed any pregnancy symptoms, might be in labor
He was able to discern that she was in labor and that the foal was about to be born. How could Daisy have become pregnant if no stallion had been in the same stall with her or even in the same meadow?
On Her Own
However, she soon saw it was the least of her issues. Daisy needed all the assistance she could get as she prepared to give birth.