Recent content by DB Minis

Thank you Marsha! He does lay down occasionally during the day, although most times he still chooses a standing nap while Dio always lays down. I know he doesn't feel at his most safe and comfortable yet, with all the chaos going on around us and the learning curve of our first year together. I...

Happy leap day! The boys experienced their first snow day earlier this month which was exciting. They weren't enthusiastic about it at first but they grew to enjoy it and had a little fun in it before retreating to their shelter. It's been a surprisingly warm winter here so we were not expecting...

Thank you for reading, Cecosugi! It's fun to show a glimpse into their lives and I really enjoy being able to look back at what was happening. We are getting some nasty rain right now so I'm just dreaming of all the fun we will be having this summer!

That bouncy horse is definitely staring back at them, like "I did not sign up for this!" Since finding the first one, I'm suddenly seeing these everywhere! As fate would have it, I found a bouncy unicorn toy at another thrift store. Butters is absolutely thrilled. These toys seem very durable...

Welcome, and congratulations on the new package deal! You will find lots of good resources and experience with birthing and foal raising here. Enjoy the little ones!

Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your new family! You could not be starting any better than with donkeys (and mules) - their personalities are unmatched. My favorite donkey resource is the Donkey Sanctuary, tons of great information on care and ownership: Keep up to date with our...

Whoops, I'm late to the game! Like everyone else has said, food is a great option if it works for your horse and the people interacting with him. If bringing in the horses is a routine it will be easy to add some food to make the routine more enticing. I keep a treat dispenser inside my minis'...

Sorry you haven't gotten any responses yet, I'd love to offer my suggestions. It sounds like he doesn't enjoy coming in for whatever reason - whether he is having fun being out or he doesn't like being in, its pretty common! Food is one of the greatest motivators and can turn this less favorable...

You're welcome! Like Standards Equine said, I was looking forward to my boys on the other side of gelding too, which is why I had my first colt done in the early summer. For me the changes were subtle but still noticeable, although if I did it again I would wait for cool weather just for peace...

That's too bad she didn't like it, Marsha. I would have certainly loved one when I was little, I was definitely born horse crazy! This one obviously wasn't loved enough either, being found like new at a thrift store. I'm grateful for it because these young boys are having lots of fun with their...

A belated happy new year, we have entered the new year with a better outlook on our future. While training has remained intentionally slow to resolve anxiety and frustration in the boys, they are having the best time just being young horses. The highlight of my days is watching them run laps...

I'm glad to hear your vet is knowledgeable with donkeys - the one thing I know about castrating donkeys is that they are susceptible to bleeding so a good donkey vet will make sure everything is tied up properly and keep an eye on him in the beginning. I had one of my colts gelded in the...

Congratulations and welcome to the world baby donk! How wonderful to capture this on video, I also have a camera in my barn to watch my boys and it is a relief to be able to check on them. Young jacks are such a unique kind of animal that everyone certainly both loves and hates (in a good way!)...

Welcome to the forum! I'm excited to follow your story with your wonderful donkeys. I used to work with a couple mini spotted donkeys and they were the greatest animals, I can't wait to add some to my family in the future. I admire your commitment to your rescue, and I'm sorry for your losses...

Thank you both! Marsha, the antlers were a lucky find at a thrift store a couple weeks ago. Definitely one of my favorites. Now I can't wait for the Christmas decor to go on clearance so we can stock up on more holiday gear.