Donkey Whisperer Farm ® Blog
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Anatolian Shepherd Puppies
Do you have a homestead or a farm that is loosing livestock? Consider the Anatolian Shepherd livestock guarding dog. Remember donkeys do not make good livestock guards. Donkeys grab the neck in play and in battle. Donkeys require special foods, hoof care, vet care. A dog is going to be much cheaper in the long… Read More Anatolian Shepherd Puppies
Happy Easter
He has risen! Thank you JESUS! Read The miraculous message of EASTER by Joyce Meyer
Senior Donkeys Need Extra Help
Rocket Man has been in our life for the last seventeen years he is truly precious and deserves only the best in life like all donkeys, mules and horses. Each spring our veterinarian comes to the farm to give the five way shots, fecal samples and work on the donkeys and horses teeth that need… Read More Senior Donkeys Need Extra Help
Rope Halter Vs Flat Halter
Many equestrians have stopped using the flat nylon halter made with nylon and metal on the face, known as the flat halter. Donkeys naturally push into pressure, the flat halter helps the donkey push more. Sadly many of the donkey shows are using a flat halter with a chain under the chin. In the horse… Read More Rope Halter Vs Flat Halter
Donkey Diet – Consider A Track
Donkeys evolved from the desert, donkeys need low sugar/protein hay. Portion control is very important for donkeys as they love to eat and can become obese quickly leading to serious health issues. Donkey health issues caused by obesity laminitis, hoof abscesses, white line disease, hoof crumbling, fat in the blood, insulin resistance. American donkeys are… Read More Donkey Diet – Consider A Track
Donkey Not Drinking In Winter
Donkey, Horse and Mule Winter Care: Donkeys are stoic will not show pain until in most cases it is to late. Colic prevention is highly recommended for donkeys. To Do List:
White Line Disease
Read White Line Disease What Is It How Do I Control it Please understand that donkeys hooves and bodies are way different from a horse! Donkeys metabolize drugs and foods differently. Donkeys evolved to live in the dry rocky desert. Donkeys that live in wet, muddy, green lush pastures or eat with the cows, sheep… Read More White Line Disease
On Donkey Time Steel Sign
On Donkey Time ® Sign: Order Donkey Whisperer Farm ® These donkeys are limited edition, hurry and get yours or give as a gift to the donkey love in your life. The donkey sitting down on donkey time ® is our trademarked logo, created from our first miniature donkey Rocket Man sitting down. These steel… Read More On Donkey Time Steel Sign
Donkeys Cannot Handle Severe Cold Wet Wind
Did you know that donkeys are pretty fragile compared to the horse? Yes it’s true. Donkeys evolved from the desert, donkeys seek shelter during extreme heat, cold, wind and rain. Donkeys cannot tolerate extreme wet and wind chills. Donkeys are prone to hyperthermia and frost bite much faster than a horse. Even fat donkeys can… Read More Donkeys Cannot Handle Severe Cold Wet Wind
Burro Adjustable Halter Combo
Donkeys have unique heads, nothing like a horse. Donkeys need custom halters, blankets, fly masks, boots. Trying to put a horse halter on a donkey will result in the halter being too big or too small. We adopted two formerly wild burro’s from Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue last fall. These burros were born in the… Read More Burro Adjustable Halter Combo
How To Stop Your Donkey From Biting
Congratulations you own a donkey. If you only have one donkey please consider getting your donkey another donkey to live with twenty-four seven. Geldings with geldings and jennies with jennies always works best. Try and get the size fair as donkeys grab the neck in play and battle and managing the weight is easier if… Read More How To Stop Your Donkey From Biting
Donkeys Are Wood Eaters
Donkeys are not horses with long ears, donkeys are donkeys. Donkeys evolved from the desert they love to eat wood. Donkeys will seek out roots, dig holes, bark and leaves. Make sure you keep toxic leaves and trees away from donkeys. Donkeys are stoic will hide pain and sickness, sometimes it is too late to… Read More Donkeys Are Wood Eaters
Does A Donkey Need A Blanket?
Donkey Care: Donkeys evolved from the desert, donkeys are not horses with long ears. Healthy young donkeys can usually handle mild winter. Donkeys fur is Not waterproof. Please remember extreme wind chill and cold can kill even the most healthy animal if preventive care is not provided. Donkeys are stoic meaning they hide pain. I… Read More Does A Donkey Need A Blanket?
Donkey has a lump
Please understand donkeys are not horses with long ears. Donkeys have a unique biological system that needs to be treated by a veterinarian experienced with donkeys. Please be sure and ask your veterinarian to do his/her research before treating a donkey with drugs and surgery. Please ask your veterinarian to check all lumps you find… Read More Donkey has a lump
Miniature Donkey Singing
Donkeys are emotional and intelligent beings. Read five sounds a donkey can make. Did you know only a few donkeys can sing? Yes its true! Rocket Man is the only donkey on the Donkey Whisperer Farm ® that can sing. Did you know that some donkeys never bray? Introverted donkeys do not bray ever. They… Read More Miniature Donkey Singing
Donkey Paradise Paddock Track
How can I create a track for my equine? Read the book Paddock Paradise, Jaimie Jackson for some ideas. We have three tracks on the Donkey Whisperer Farm ®, one connected to our mares (horses) shelter, one to the standard and burro’s shelter and one connected to the miniature donkeys shelter. Due to the diet… Read More Donkey Paradise Paddock Track
Bonded Donkeys What Do I Do When One Dies
Fireworks Your Animals Need You To Have A Plan
Fireworks and Pets Not A Good Combination: Plan ahead to keep pets safe; owning pets is a huge responsibility and for those of us who have equine (donkeys, horses, and mules) living in rural areas, we must be extra careful. The equine is a flight or fight animal when terrified of death. Meaning; they can get scared when the… Read More Fireworks Your Animals Need You To Have A Plan
Looking To Adopt Donkeys?
Donkeys needing forever homes located at Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue in Riverside WA. Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, Riverside WA Satellite Adoption Center Mgr, Paulette Quiroga-Jacklin (509) 322-4995 All of these donkeys have went through the training program at Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue. Please remember to get two donkeys never one unless you have a lonely… Read More Looking To Adopt Donkeys?
Donkey Livestock Guardian
Will a donkey make a great livestock guardian? I am happy to share seventeen years of experience with donkeys. Very few donkeys make great livestock guarding donkeys. Donkeys are intelligent and emotional beings that prefer to live with their own species, eat, drink, play, groom and sleep together along with grabbing the neck, biting, playing… Read More Donkey Livestock Guardian
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