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
Did you know that donkeys are pretty fragile compared to horses? Yes, it’s true. Donkeys evolved from the desert; donkeys seek shelter during extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain. Donkeys cannot tolerate extreme wet with high wind chills. Donkeys are prone to hypothermia and frostbite much faster than horses. Even fat donkeys or obese donkeys… Read More Donkeys Cannot Handle Severe Cold Wet Wind
Donkey Care: Donkeys evolved from the desert; donkeys are not horses with long ears. Healthy young donkeys can usually handle mild winter. Donkey fur is Not waterproof. Please remember extreme wind chill and cold can kill many animals if shelter and preventive care are not provided. Donkeys are stoic, meaning they hide pain. I do… Read More Does A Donkey Need A Blanket?
Donkeys evolved from the desert their thick fur makes it very difficult to stay wet and cold in freezing and below-freezing weather. Donkeys are prone to hypothermia much faster than a horse and can get frostbite, laminitis, and sadly death. “A blanket is like a fire extinguisher we have it ready to go before the… Read More Measure A Donkey For A Blanket
Donkey Lovers, Please learn the facts, not the myths about donkeys. Order Donkey Blankets, tack, and E-training in our store at Donkeywhisperer.com Did you know that Donkeys are more likely to have hypothermia than horses? Sadly, donkeys can quickly develop hypothermia, meaning their body temperature drops and can not be restored to a normal temperature. What happens… Read More Donkeys Are Prone To Hypothermia
Donkey Care Winter Diet, Shelter, Blanket… Read More Donkey Care Winter
Blanketing Donkeys: Owning a donkey is challenging, as most halters and tack accessories are made to fit a horse, not a donkey. I make custom adjustable premium soft yacht rope halters with matching lead lines to fit Miniature, Standard, or Burro donkeys aged six months to full-grown. Baby donkeys, mammoth donkeys, mules, and horses can choose to build a halter/lead line. I… Read More The Truth About Donkey Blankets
How to Wash and Care for your Donkey, pony, horse or mule Blanket: Remember that no blanket is 100% waterproof for the entire winter. Once you put the blanket on your equine, you must check for rubs and dampness daily. I keep two blankets ready for our eight equines, six donkeys, and two horses. Why?… Read More How To Wash A Donkey Blanket
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