Welcome donkey lovers, my name is Melody Johnson, and I love donkeys. I began my business in 2013 after bringing home a nine-month-old mammoth donkey Rio, a thirteen-year-old miniature donkey Rocket Man, and a two-year-old quarter horse named Miss Lily in 2007. I became frustrated trying to find a halter made to fit a donkey… Read More Donkey Whisperer Farm ® Blog
How old is my rescue donkey? Call in your veterinarian. Yes, it is possible to give an estimated age by having a veterinarian look at the donkey’s teeth. Please remember that a veterinarian should be looking inside the mouth of your donkey, mule, and horse at least once a year. Here on the Donkey Whisperer… Read More How to Determine the Age of Your Rescue Donkey
Thinking about sun protection for your donkey? Sunburn prevention is essential for donkeys in the hot summer, especially for pink-skinned donkeys, white donkeys, and painted donkeys. All colored equines need cool, clean water, salt with minerals, and shelter during extreme heat. Leaving fair or pink-skinned equines out in prolonged UV exposure can trigger sunburn, skin… Read More Prevent Sunburn and Cancer For Donkeys
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Happy World Donkey Day, annually celebrated on May 8th of each year, to help humans raise awareness of the daily challenges and abuse donkeys face. You can be a human angel and make a difference in the life of a donkey. Donkeys have been the beasts of burden far too long. Please support saving and… Read More Celebrate World Donkey Day: How You Can Help
Introduction: We have had our miniature donkey Rocket Man for the last eighteen years; he is thirty-one. Rocket Man is in heaven, having passed on March 12th, 2025. We have returned him to Jesus and have peace in the fact that he is no longer in pain and suffering. We will see you again, sweet… Read More Learn How To Plan For Donkeys End Of Life
Donkeys are not horses with long ears; donkeys are donkeys. Donkeys evolved from the desert. Please think about what is in the desert for food, sagebrush, bark, roots, sticks, and dirt, but no green grass or green brush. Yes, even green brush can be high in sugar. Donkeys love to dig for roots. The donkey’s… Read More Understanding Donkey Behavior: Care Tips for Owners
All equines will drink more water when it is clean and warm during freezing temperatures. Donkeys are stoic, meaning they hide pain; when our donkey shows signs of colic, sadly, it is time to dig a hole and bury our precious donkey. For this reason, it is a life-or-death matter to be proactive with the… Read More Importance of Clean Water for Equine Health
Thinking about throwing your Christmas tree over the fence for your donkeys? Donkeys evolved from the desert; donkeys are foragers who seek out wood and will eat just about anything they find. Donkeys are stoic, meaning they will hide their pain until, in many cases, it is too late to save their life. Preventative care… Read More Are Christmas Trees Safe for Donkeys?
ORDER Donkey Whisperer Farm ® Rio the mammoth donkey mug is made exclusively for the Donkey Whisperer Farm ® by Sunset Hill Stoneware. Handcrafted in the U.S.A., it has a large life-like 3-D medallion that brings Rio the Mammoth donkey to life on this mug with his bridle and saddle. The mug holds 16 oz,… Read More Rio the mammoth donkey mug
Please understand that donkeys evolved from the desert. Their fur coats are not waterproof; wet, freezing temperatures can trigger hypothermia. “A dry blanket is like a fire extinguisher. We have it ready to put on the donkey, mule, or horse and hope we do not need to use it.” Melody Johnson, Donkey Whisperer Farm ®. Please get two blankets… Read More Donkey Survives Hypothermia
Our premium adjustable soft yacht rope Donkey Halters with matching lead lines are on sale. They are made to fit miniature, burro, or standard-size donkeys. Order in our store at Donkey Whisperer Farm ®. Gift Certificates. Donkey Training Sale Video On Demand: Donkey 101, 102, Trailer loading, and hoof abscess training with an E-book are… Read More Premium Adjustable Soft Yacht Rope Donkey Halters On Sale
Sharing donkey education creates awareness and change for donkeys living in our most fragile world. Thank you for reading and sharing this most important donkey post. Facts: Over 500 million people worldwide, mostly in poor communities, need the support of donkeys to stay alive. Donkeys provide a car, tractor, A.T.V., and much more to people… Read More Raising Awareness: The Donkey Crisis
Donkeys are among the most incredible animals on our planet. I love their eyes, soft bunny fur on their noses, unique fur painted by God in Jesus Christ’s name in multiple colors, big fluffy ears, pointy hooves, and deep emotional personalities. Donkeys are not horses with long ears; they have gifts and traits unique to… Read More Learn How To Train A Donkey
Donkey, Horse, and Mule owners must be careful when summer ends and fall begins grazing on green, lush grass. In some cases, the risk of laminitis and hoof abscesses increases more than that of spring grass. Why is fall dangerous? Pastures that are overgrazed and stressed from a lack of water and nitrogen can increase… Read More The Dangers Of Donkeys Grazing In The Fall
Did you know donkeys are exotic equine and evolved from the desert? One of the donkeys’ gifts is the ability to survive in the desert. Donkeys’ metabolism helps them survive and thrive on low-sugar and protein forage; wild horses cannot survive where a wild donkey can thrive. Donkeys gain weight really fast. The first thing… Read More Donkey Pasture Diet and Care
Donkeys evolved from the desert; donkeys gain weight quickly without a strict diet. All equines need to run, play, and move to stay physically, emotionally, and mentally healthy. Most people have a dry lot for the easy keeper. We have learned this does not work, as the equines stand staring at the house, waiting for… Read More Donkey Racing and Play in Paradise Paddock Track
Why is it essential to have a pet trust for each animal? Our pets are family and deserve to be cared for with dignity and love. The truth of the matter is this: when we become unable to care for our pets or die, our pets become vulnerable and are at risk for abuse. Yes,… Read More Create A Pet Trust For Your Animals
Testing our hay each year before purchasing enough is an excellent way of keeping our donkeys and horses healthy. Donkeys need forage testing ten percent or lower in sugar and protein. Send hay samples to the Equi-Analytical Lab. Using the hay probe provides the best results. Read How to interpret your hay analysis report Donkey… Read More How To Interpret Your Hay Analysis Report
Hello donkey lovers,
Did you know donkeys are deep thinkers? Yes it’s true donkeys are chess players, donkeys stop and think about everything new deeply. Never force a donkey give the donkey the opportunity to think and process all information as this will make the next interaction much easier for the donkey and of course you the human. Donkeys forget nothing ever, good or bad as their brains are one of their gifts to survive. Sadly, this is one of the reasons humans call them stubborn as donkeys can freeze when scared, rear up, fight kick or lay down.… Read More Donkey Are Skeptical Of New Things
Donkeys are the exotic desert equine. Donkeys evolved from the desert. Their metabolism is built to survive on desert forage sticks, sagebrush, roots, and green-rich grass. Please do your homework before committing to bring two donkeys into your life. Donkeys will always do best when living with another donkey, same-sex geldings with geldings, and jennies… Read More Learning the facts about donkeys
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