Yeah, that is odd, depending on where it came from.
I really don't want to alarm you. But there should be no discharge prior to birth.
I'm not sure how it works, but do you have fescue in your pasture. I've not had any experience with this problem, but I've heard from a friend who did, that if mares have fescue the last three months of preganacy, it causes the placenta to grow big and thick. It can grow across the birth canal, and it would either block the foal, or come first, which is not good.
Please don't be alarmed (too much:), but I'd really try to find out if it came from inside her. If her water hasn't broke, I think she should be very dry there, no discharge.
I'm only wondering about it at all, only because of the way you have described her laying down and groaning, and the contractions you've seen. If those were labor pains she should have had it by now if she's been in the pushing stage that long.
I really hate to post this...you've got enough to worry about. It's mostly just FYI. She more then likely is fine.
Becky
I agree... I hate to be an alarmist either, but if that discharge might have come out of her, I'd be having the vet out right away.
OK, after your post, I went out and looked at her closely. She is dry and no dischargefrom her. I found a dead chicken that was messed up in a corner of her field. It may be that she killed it. (and made a mess on her?)She normally doesnt mind them but she has been "off" today. Broke her feed bucket too and doesnt want me looking at her one bit. I am heading out there again to check her further as my youngest is now asleep.
We dont have any fescue.
I am worried too and am going back out to check. It may be that I have everything wrong. I am inexperienced with horses, but if things dont add up Im calling a vet.
Be back in a while