Queensland Donkey Advice
Good morning! I am looking for advice on how to care for ,and buy , suitable donkeys for interacting with people in a therapeutic way( not guardian role). I need to learn all the important things before buying a pair. It will be Queensland Australia so ideally someone who knows about donkeys there who can mentor me to make the right decisions. Is it best to buy older well socialised donkeys or start from scratch with a mum and baby etc? Open to all useful advice. Also types of set up I need to look for in the property I buy eg stables? field/enclosure sizes needed, type of fencing etc. I suppose I should ask if anyone on here has written a good book! ?
Do you need to find a farrier locally and if so how often do you guys use one? (every 6 weeks? longer?)
Any specific things/types to avoid temperament wise? Are miniature ones or standard ones more likely to have health issues/behaviour issues or just the same. I’m thinking they may be helpful for adults and children? Life long goal but just starting research for May /June next year .