Recent content by Larry

Purchased a farm which had not had any care for some time. Pasture was full of weeds about 6 ft high. I bushhogged it down last year and this year there is a lot of wild BERMUDA GRASS in patches. I am not sure what grass to plant for the donkeys. They are eating what ever is out there now, looks...

Glad I asked the question--I am new to donkeys and just don't know what to expect. My donk's act like big dogs, if I go in the pasture to do something they follow me. The jack tries to lip my hand as I walk and occasionally he will head butt me in the back 'like pay attention to me'. They are a...

I have noticed the sun bathing and laying down. When we first got them they did not lay down. I am guessing it was a security thing. I have read serveral articals and in a book on Mini donkeys that state they hate rain and it will make them sick to get wet in the winter--who knows. Larry

I have read several times that donkeys hate rain. Well my jack will leave the shelter and stand in the rain for awhile then go into the shelter. He must like to rinse off occasionally. Has anyone else noticed this kind of behavior.

We have had my minis for about 3 mo and really enjoy them. You must remember not to feed them like a horse as they will get fat. I keep mine on pasture grass and so far they are doing great. I have a jack and he is the one who loves to help you do things and will take your tools or what ever you...

He is a Jack and we have to watch him closer than the jenny. So far he has only nipped me and my wife. It seems to donkey play, but bitting is still bad. She is not due until next march, so that is not a concern for awhile. She keeps him away when he starts to bother her. They are a lot of fun...

Thanks for letting me know I am not alone. Festus(Jack) is quite fun to be around, now Ellie is starting to push him out of the way to get her share of attention. I find my self going down and just standing around and let them come to me get the petting and scraching.

I appears my donks occasionally eat dirt. They have a salt block with minerals, so is this normal??

He is 3 1/2 years old and she is 2 yr old and is suppose to be preg. She really takes care of her self and he is getting better--shows respect for her. Thanks for your response larry

We have male and female donkeys and are new at this. The male at times (when she lets him close enough) will bite her neck and hold on. Not sure what this means. She has only been with us about a week and he has been with us about a month. Have a real problem with him when working in and...