Spring, summer, and fall pasture for your donkey will provide plenty of grass fiber. Your donkey should have access to good, clean water 24 hours a day at all times. They are simply referred to as miniature donkeys in north america. Caring for your miniature donkey download edition books. However, mules are often smaller and require less food than horses.
Located in central florida, little long ears farm produces the best quality miniature donkeys. Very good to have on hand as a reference but i do want. An email to the donkey sanctuary itself and an answer from liz hazellsmith, a research assistant there, set the matter to rest. This book contains invaluable advice on all aspects of the care and welfare of miniature donkeys. Mini donkeys for sale brayfields miniature donkey farm. The miniature mediterranean donkey, also known also the miniature donkey. Most commonly they suffer from laminitis and severe thrush. Miniature donkey care, environment, health, feeding and breeding.
We bring our gentle and friendly miniature donkeys to your community group. The miniature mediterranean donkey is susceptible to several of the same bacterial, parasitic and viral infections that standard donkeys and horses may contract. Access to pasture for grazing and exercise is preferable and should be a consideration when thinking about purchasing a miniature donkey. Brayfields is a miniature donkey farm located in odessa, florida.
Donkeys, zebras and mules all differ somewhat from horses in conformation. If you are fortunate enough to own a miniature donkey, take care of it you will be rewarded with healthy, happy animals ready to reach out and touch your heart. Worm your donkeys donkeys must be on a regular worming program for good health. See the book caring for your miniature donkey for detailed health caremanagement information. Please contact us if you have any questions about purchasing one of our miniatures or rare breeds. Best craft beer bars in panama city, panama my guide panama. If you make sure they can come in and out at will they will look after themselves. Hoof trimming is another vital step in caring for any equine. The book offers readers a walk through the wonder and capabilities of this equine species, with keen insight into.
This book will introduce you to these little donkeys by discussing their appearance and. We knew someone who adopted a miniature donkey to keep their horse company and they became fast friends. Take care to worm in january, april, june, august, and october every year, no matter how good your donkey. Your job is to provide them with a barn, stall, or three sided open shelter. We learn something new from each birth that occurs. They are the smallest of the equines and increasingly popular as pets. Contains a chapter on mini donkeys and mules, as well as lots of other. Basic donkey and mule care barefoot hoof care by amber mohr. Imb publishing miniature donkey november 24, 2016 language. Donkeys ears are much longer in proportion to their size than a horses.
Tell me about miniature donkeys benson ranch miniature. Contact us at 87817142 for information about our mini donkeys. Coastal hay is an excellent choice to provide fiber, nourishment, and keep weight at a norm. Miniature donkeys book for care, health, diet, training and costs. They must have companions, making it necessary to have more than one miniature donkey. Donkey care handbook owning a donkey is most rewarding, however, during your donkey ownership you may come across things that were unexpected, or unknown to you. Care guide for your miniature donkey owners manual. Donna campbell smith worked in the horse industry for over thirty years as an instructor, trainer, breeder and writer. Health and diseases and care of the donkey are explained.
We will be the first to say that no two foaling events are the same. The miniature mediterranean donkey, also known as the miniature donkey or simply the mini, hails originally from the italian islands of sardinia and sicily. Tiny donkey thinks hes actually a dog the dodo youtube. Most who care for horses will also care for miniature donkeys. Owners manual your guide to caring for your miniature. Caring for your miniature donkey second edition gross, bonnie r. The imcbsr maintains herd books for 26 breeds and the animal research foundation registers miniature bovines of every breed. This book was the one that my husband and i most referred to when we were raising miniature donkeys. The necks are characteristically straighter in the longears, and most donkeys and all zebras lack a true wither. Tiny donkey is pretty sure hes actually a dog this tiny donkey s so small he lives in the house he even knows how to go outside with his dog siblings to pee. The basics of mule care extend from feeding and grooming to exercise and health care. On raising small cows miniature cattle have become a hot livestock property. It emphasis the use of the donkey as a work animal with details of harnessing and equipment.
Over the years we have been present for literally hundreds of births at our farm. Davids third book is a collection of over 100 articles on hoof care that he has written for magazines over the past 16 years. This book will introduce you to these little donkeys by discussing. No more picking up the book and having the bookmark fall out.
If you are new to owning a donkey, look for a qualified farrier in your area. We can, however, see similar behaviors that occur in most of the cases. Learn the history and evolution of these diminutive breeds. Well written and lots of valuable information for the first time owner. Care for your donkeys by staying on top of pasture cleanup which can reduce worm infestation in your donkey. The donkey companion is the most complete, uptodate reference of its kind. We breed registered mediterranean miniature donkeys for sale including spots, bright red sorrels, blacks, and dark brown miniature donkeys. Books and videos on the care, raising and breeding miniature donkeys.
Any good quality grass hay, such as bermuda, timothy or orchard would be good choices for miniature donkeys. Caring for your miniature donkey miniature donkey ranch. Donkeys do not need as large a space to be happy as horses do because they look at things differently. The book offers readers a walk through the wonder and capabilities of this equine species, with keen insight into the differences between donkey and horse. Take care to worm in january, april, june, august, and october every year, no matter how good your donkey looks. The donkey care handbook acts as a companion for all your donkey care questions. Cashel fly masks for miniature donkeys, horses and mules.
Tell me about miniature donkeys miniature donkeys are intelligent, comical, friendly, endearing little creatures that create extraordinary humanequine bonds. The associations goals are to protect and promote the miniature mediterranean breed and to provide an educational forum for owners and breeders on donkey care and management. Naturally inclined to like you and all people, she gives you a package deal a donkey that is easy to take care of, easy to work with, and so very easy to love. We take pride in the conformation, color and size of our miniature donkeys. Five things a new donkey owner should know benson ranch. Miniature market, online gaming superstore board games, dungeon dragons, rackham confrontation, chessex dice, reaper dark heaven and warlord reaper miniatures, vallejo paint, reaper master paint, pro paint, warmachine, privateer press, rpg books and more. Marketing miniature donkeys long distance shipping treatment for respiratory disease integrating the new donkey when you get your new weanling home. Mules are equine animals like horses, so caring for them is almost the same as caring for horses.
When purchasing miniature or micro mini donkeys for breeding purposes, always choose donkeys that have good conformation and great dispositions. Care of a miniature donkey pamarosa pond miniature. Sections include advice on buying and caring for your miniature donkey, their diet, pasture management and breeding. You will find that there is no singular approach to the miniature donkeys health care and management. Your initial cost may be a little more, but your basic care requirements food, shelter, vaccinations, etc. Since donkeys are stoic they tend to hide problems until they are severe.
Read our essential advice on donkey care, advice for owners and our noninvasive research. Animals for sale frogtown click the links below to learn more about the miniatures for sale and rare breeds for sale at tanglewood farm. The most noticeable difference is of course the ears. They weigh between 250 to 450 pounds and are at least 32inches in height. A reading of the declaration of independence in defense of equa. Basic donkey care guidlines and natural hoof care for the long ears.
The miniature donkey is a healthy, calm, intelligent animal that wont become terrified and run away at the slightest unexpected noise or movement but instead will want to investigate. Covering all aspects of hoof care for the horse owner and the farrier. During winter months, provide quality hay wet, moldy, or very course hay is unsafe. This is a healthy hoof of a miniature jenny hoof care and diet. Miniature donkeys require good quality hay, a mineral salt block, and fresh, clean water at all times. Since there are only a few books available on miniature donkeys this is the one to get. Genetics and breeding horses have 64 chromosomes, while donkeys have 62. Books on donkey training and care, the role of donkeys in. Did this mean that there was an essential difference between the north american donkey and the british isles donkey. For more details on our available donkeys for sale, please call elizabeth on 07850 883440. The book covers donkey physiology, nutrition and feeding, breeding, husbandry and management. Miniature market board games, magic the gathering, table.
A relationship with them is often more like owning a dog rather than what most people consider as an equine relationship. Most donkeys need their hooves trimmed 34 times per year. The national miniature donkey association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1989. Adult donkeys can weigh from 80 to 480 kg 180 to 1,060 lbs. We advise you to consult with your veterinarian in order to develop a plan that will satisfy you both.
Knowledge and advice for donkey enthusiasts the donkey. Do not feed alfalfa which is too high in protein, except foals may benefit from small amounts of alfalfa. They are not just very small donkeys but an entirely separate species. The miniature donkey male is called a jack while the female is called a jennet. Whether your are a professional, an owner or just a donkey lover we can help you to find out more about donkeys and how to care for them properly.
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