When I arrived at Wheeler Farm yesterday to visit David, I noticed he was sunbathing! I think it is great he is feeling comfortable enough to be in a more vulnerable position lying down in his pen!
From our herd to yours! Ben is extra festive today.
Today made me think about how they handle fireworks. I'm getting two mini donkeys, but I don't have them yet. Expect them to be ready in September. Just thinking ahead to next year. Lots of fireworks nearby every year.
Xui and HB play a round of donkeyball.
Hi, my grandpa own two BLM donkeys that are still somewhat feral. I can get within 6 feet of them when they're eating across the fence but that's about it. The flys have been eating them up. Is there anything we can do that's easy to remedy this? We're going to put SWAT over the bites when they get their feet trimmed next. Do fly collars work? Soaking a collar in citronella maybe? If they would come up to me I'd put fly spray on them each day. It's mainly the chest and armpit area right now. My grandpa is opposed to fly sheets plus they're expensive and we don't know how the donkeys would react. Our pasture is next to our neighbors who has two horses so we can't control their flys. Are there any good fly traps to put up along the fencing and by feed?
Local donkey noticed with black eye now and we are wondering if perhaps vet call is needed
It may simply be nothing much to fuss around but I don't want to ignore it either
I bought 2 female sisters a year and 2 weeks ago. I knew one had been possibly bred but gave up hope a few weeks ago since no baby. Then I came home from work to this precious baby!
This post is for anyone who wants to participate!
- size of your donkeys
- what your feed routine is daily
- what do feed them?
Example: Type of hay, minerals, balancers and how much! Do they have free access? Do you weigh it out? Use slow hay feeder bags?
It’s great to share what works for your donkeys so owners can get ideas from others!
We had one of the last collective houses in Munich..in the richest suburb. My housemate rescued this Czech donkey from the meat market and named him Sylvester.He was so chilled and calm..Yan knew how to do his feet..and what was really funny..we could fit him in a small Fiat van..with his head between the driver and passenger!Id like to think hes still around!
This is Louie I got him 5 months ago. Iv noticed he’s always kinda done this with his back legs less dramatic before i just thought it was flys bothering. He’s only 4 years old he doesn’t eat weeds he has a large stall and large arena he has access too.