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My ex-b/f and I adopted 2 Jack Donkeys (Stallions) a year and a half ago. One for each of us. I now have both of them at my parents.
I've had them for a year and a half. They are totally up to date on Vet and farrier and dewormer, etc...
They've always had access to the barn, therefore, didn't need to be led to often... and only got halters put on for grooming and vet/farrier.
The just turned 3 year old (GILBERT) is an angel!
Can easily be caught for a halter, and fly mask, leads "ok"... and loves Farrier, Vet, Dewormer, ANY attention!
He's a lap dog, follows you everywhere around the paddock, and full of spunk!
The just turned 6 year old (BUD)... HATES all of the above, except... once you DO catch him, he will stand for feet being picked out, and brushed, but seems to hate people in general.
They are both still "In tact" (Stallions, AKA: JACKS)... I'm wondering if I should geld "Bud" (the 6 year old)... as I dont know what else to do! How do I get him top trust me? I've been trying FOREVER!
The only "bad" situation that I know of in his life, is basically, that he hates vet and Farrier, and when we shipped them from their original home, as well as to my parents house, we basically had to PICK THEM UP and put them on the trailer.... but he doesn't try to kick or bite.... LOVES his ears being rubbed ONCE you catch him.
HELP
Should I geld "BUD"??? Will he become more trusting? I wish there was a "Donkey Trainer" around!
I've had them for a year and a half. They are totally up to date on Vet and farrier and dewormer, etc...
They've always had access to the barn, therefore, didn't need to be led to often... and only got halters put on for grooming and vet/farrier.
The just turned 3 year old (GILBERT) is an angel!
He's a lap dog, follows you everywhere around the paddock, and full of spunk!
The just turned 6 year old (BUD)... HATES all of the above, except... once you DO catch him, he will stand for feet being picked out, and brushed, but seems to hate people in general.
They are both still "In tact" (Stallions, AKA: JACKS)... I'm wondering if I should geld "Bud" (the 6 year old)... as I dont know what else to do! How do I get him top trust me? I've been trying FOREVER!
The only "bad" situation that I know of in his life, is basically, that he hates vet and Farrier, and when we shipped them from their original home, as well as to my parents house, we basically had to PICK THEM UP and put them on the trailer.... but he doesn't try to kick or bite.... LOVES his ears being rubbed ONCE you catch him.
HELP
Should I geld "BUD"??? Will he become more trusting? I wish there was a "Donkey Trainer" around!