Donkey care tips

Owning a donkey can be a truly rewarding experience for farm owners. Donkeys are not always the easiest farm animals to deal with and anyone that plans on getting one should first weigh the pros and cons of owning a donkey. Most farm owners love having a donkey or donkeys on the farm, however, it is not always sunshine and rainbows. Here are the pros and cons of owning a donkey. #list #kong #drawing #cute #helpfulhorsehints

Having our donkeys has been such a fun part of our homesteading journey. If you are debating on getting one, or want to know how to care for donkeys, this guide will help you!

In order to successfully train donkeys, one must not only look at how they behave on their own and in a herd setting, but also the energy with which they express themselves. Emulating this energy, timing, and behavior so that our donkeys understand what we want, and then using it to our advantage in training these incredibly smart equines is crucial to success. Observing our donkeys is super important, because not only does it give us clues to their personalities and how best to train them…

Whether you have a donkey or are considering acquiring one, it’s important to know exactly what these friendly, sturdy little equines need in the way of care. In this article, we provide smart, sensible tips to help you take good care of your donkey. Read on to learn more on how to care for a donkey.

Discover the many uses of donkey poop, from fertilizer to fuel. Plus, learn how to handle this waste safely with our ultimate guide.

Discover the many uses of donkey poop, from fertilizer to fuel. Plus, learn how to handle this waste safely with our ultimate guide.

How to compost donkey manure? Composting with donkey manure is essentially the same as composting with horse manure. Both have a lower nitrogen level than many other types of manure. Both contain a great deal of organic matter and plentiful nutrients. Like horse manure, if your donkey manure has a lot of bedding or wood shavings mixed in, it can interfere with the mobilization of nitrogen during decomposition.

Many horse people are baffled by donkey behavior because they start off with one big mistake. They expect donkeys to be like horses, but this just isn‘t the case. Donkeys are smarter than horses, and they tend to think things through. In this article, we discuss donkey behavior and provide some good information to help you build a trusting relationship with your donkey. Read on to learn more on how to get a donkey to trust you.

You can gain trust and build a relationship with your donkeys! Making friends with a donkey is not hard... and I can help you achieve you donkey dream goals!

In this article, we discuss the structure of donkeys’ hooves and provide info on caring for them. Learn more on how to trim donkey hooves.

Many farms all over the country have at least one donkey as a pet or as a guardian for livestock. Donkeys are usually fun, lovable animals that only occasionally display signs of aggression. Donkeys are not shy about showing aggression, so you can detect it easily if you know what to look for. Recognizing the different ways that donkeys show aggression can help donkey owners deescalate the situation before things get bad. #donkey #donkeylover #safetyfarming #donkeyaggresion…

Having our donkeys has been such a fun part of our homesteading journey. If you are debating on getting one, or want to know how to care for donkeys, this guide will help you!

Donkeys may be hardy animals, but they still need plenty of care so that they can live long, healthy lives. If you want to own or already have a pet donkey, there are some important things that you should know. Owning a pet donkey is not without its obstacles, but it is fairly straightforward. The more you know about owning pet donkeys, the longer and healthier their life will be. #pet #care #videos #kong #drawing #aesthetic #helpfulhorsehints

If you’re going to have a donkey, you’ll need to have two. Donkeys are very sociable, and they like to be kept in small herds. If you’re not able to have two donkeys, a donkey will bond with a pony, horse, cow or other creature. Be careful about putting donkeys with animals that are smaller than they are as some donkeys will aggress. In any event, if you’re going to have donkeys, you’ll need to have an adequate amount of land to keep them happy. So how much land does a donkey need?

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Exercise and mental stimulation are essential for a healthy donkey. Learn about the dos and don’ts of treats and fun toys for your donkey

Rescuing a donkey is wonderful but can be stressful too. Please give a donkey in need a good home but Be prepared! Things will go better if you are. #rescuedonkeys #rescueadonkey

The ultimate multi-task. Train your donkey and get in shape too! Have the perfect hiking companion #hikingwithdonkeys

I started keeping donkeys for 1 reason but those reasons have grown and now I couldn't imagine my farm or life without them! Find out why! #donkeys

How do you take care of a donkey in the winter? Here are some winter donkey care tips. Do donkeys needs stabled? Do donkeys need blankets?