jayne
Well-Known Member
First, I wanted to tell you all you are a bunch of pushers and enablers. Did I want a donkey before I started reading this board? NO. But you talk about how sweet they are and you can't live without them, and before I knew it I had to have one. And of course, now I have not one but TWO. And I can't imagine my life without them. They are so different from horses, and usually in a good way...but here's a couple of complaints:
First: They can tell time!! I don't know who taught them this, but it's not funny. If I don't do something exactly according to the schedule I have done it lately, I'm going to hear about it. Loudly. Repeatedly. Until I do their bidding. Usually I put them out and feed at 6am, then in at 6pm for grain and then night-night hay at 9pm. Heaven forbid if I sleep 13.27 minutes late or want to watch a show until 10pm. The donkey's schedule must be strictly adhered to or they are not happy donkeys. I didn't realize how flexible horses were until donkeys were added to our farm.
Second: Their stall smells like the monkey house at the zoo. No kidding. Plus, they're pigs. My horses ALL poop in the back of their stalls, and when they lay down to sleep they stay nice and clean on their fluffy bedding. Their urine stays in one spot in the bedding so it's easy for me to pick up. The donkeys are walking poopers and have stinky pee. They look like a new breed of white and green pinto spotted donkeys. Truly, with Bonnie's success rerouting the moose, I've almost got myself convinced to get her to talk to these bad girls and teach them about proper stall etiquette. They share a 12x12 stall and have plenty of room to have their own personal bathroom and living areas remain separate.
Of course you can tell I love my girls. They are great smoochers and better at letting me know if someone steps on our property than the dumb dogs whose job it really is. I think the best thing about donkeys is that they really seem to want to know you and spend time with you, even if you don't have treats, unlike the horses for the most part. Plus they're a big help with you're doing chores in the pasture, but that's another story....
Jayne
First: They can tell time!! I don't know who taught them this, but it's not funny. If I don't do something exactly according to the schedule I have done it lately, I'm going to hear about it. Loudly. Repeatedly. Until I do their bidding. Usually I put them out and feed at 6am, then in at 6pm for grain and then night-night hay at 9pm. Heaven forbid if I sleep 13.27 minutes late or want to watch a show until 10pm. The donkey's schedule must be strictly adhered to or they are not happy donkeys. I didn't realize how flexible horses were until donkeys were added to our farm.
Second: Their stall smells like the monkey house at the zoo. No kidding. Plus, they're pigs. My horses ALL poop in the back of their stalls, and when they lay down to sleep they stay nice and clean on their fluffy bedding. Their urine stays in one spot in the bedding so it's easy for me to pick up. The donkeys are walking poopers and have stinky pee. They look like a new breed of white and green pinto spotted donkeys. Truly, with Bonnie's success rerouting the moose, I've almost got myself convinced to get her to talk to these bad girls and teach them about proper stall etiquette. They share a 12x12 stall and have plenty of room to have their own personal bathroom and living areas remain separate.
Of course you can tell I love my girls. They are great smoochers and better at letting me know if someone steps on our property than the dumb dogs whose job it really is. I think the best thing about donkeys is that they really seem to want to know you and spend time with you, even if you don't have treats, unlike the horses for the most part. Plus they're a big help with you're doing chores in the pasture, but that's another story....
Jayne
So glad to hear your addicted.
