Learn Why Donkeys Are Not Horses With Long Ears

Donkeys evolved from the desert their gift is to survive on low sugar, low protein forage: Equus asinus (Donkey) evolved in the desert regions of our world. Donkeys have been been given the gift to survive in the desert, a part of our world where very few other creatures can survive. Donkeys can survive and thrive on… Read More Learn Why Donkeys Are Not Horses With Long Ears

Donkey Whisperer Farm ® Spring Sale

Spring Sale! Spring is almost here get ready to take your donkeys out for walks this spring and summer. Donkey 101, 102, and Trailer Loading Video On Demand Sold with lifetime access. Print out my e-book located in the first video of all of my training to speed up your training time. After you get… Read More Donkey Whisperer Farm ® Spring Sale

Donkey Has Surgery Will Not Eat

Tips to help your donkey recover after Surgery: Donkeys make life better. Owning a couple donkeys is a truly wonderful blessed life but with it, we must learn as much as we can to keep our donkeys healthy and happy. Please never make a donkey live without another donkey. Donkeys have thick fur, slanted long… Read More Donkey Has Surgery Will Not Eat

How Can I Teach My Donkey

Melody, how can I teach my donkey to walk on the halter and lead and not pull back or refuse to move his feet? I am frustrated. Sherry, AL Hi Sherry, Donkeys are not horses with long ears. Donkeys are not flight equine, donkeys have personalities just like people extrovert more go than whoa and… Read More How Can I Teach My Donkey

What Do I Feed My Donkey

Congratulations you own a donkey! Donkeys evolved from the desert this is why the donkey has pointy hooves to walk on hard ground full-time. Donkeys have been given the gift to survive on low sugar and protein forage. Please understand if you give your donkey the wrong foods or too much food and the opportunity… Read More What Do I Feed My Donkey

Donkey Blanket

Protect your miniature donkey, horse, or shetland pony with this Kensington unique waterproof blanket using velcro on the chest and belly for a secure warm fit, no metal or metal clips to mess with. Order Miniature Donkey Blanket sold with a lifetime warranty from Kensington. How Can I Order? Follow our measurement instructions, measure your… Read More Donkey Blanket

Merry Christmas!

It’s almost Christmas on the Donkey Whisperer Farm ®. Life is really great, all the donkeys, horses and doggies are doing great.  God bless you and your family two and four-legged!    

Did You Know The Mammoth Donkey Is The Biggest Donkey?

  Select The Donkey Whisperer Farm ® Mammoth donkeys are a registered breed of donkey, this is not a mule. Read all about the mammoth donkey in the American Jackstock Breed  Here is the history of the American Mammoth Donkey  Gifts to President George Washington from the President Of Spain.  Enjoy!   GOD bless you and… Read More Did You Know The Mammoth Donkey Is The Biggest Donkey?

Happy Thanksgiving From The Donkey Whisperer Farm

GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged! Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Help My Donkey Is Running At Me His ears Back Teeth Showing

Shop in our store Donkey Whisperer Farm ®  Donkeys are not horses with long ears, the ears back can mean I am happy to see you, thinking, or anger. Please learn to read the eyes not the ears. Donkeys have photographic memories. Donkeys evolved from the desert. Donkeys are seriously into self-preservation. Perhaps you are… Read More Help My Donkey Is Running At Me His ears Back Teeth Showing

Are You A Treat Dispenser

Are you a treat dispenser? What is it about donkeys that make us want to give them treats? Maybe it is because they are so darn adorable, maybe it is because they are so interpersonal, maybe it is because we want to earn their trust and be loved by them. Maybe it is because we… Read More Are You A Treat Dispenser

Ten Things Donkeys Want You To Know

   1. Most important – Please don’t beat me or punish me for being slow and not moving fast enough, unlike the horse I can think all the time. If I overreact understand I am stressed.  2.  I enjoy being talked to, brushed, and loved on when I am sure you will not hurt me.… Read More Ten Things Donkeys Want You To Know

Donkey Sign

Are you looking for the perfect present for the donkey lover in your life? ON DONKEY TIME ® STEEL SIGN.  ORDER IN OUR STORE. Thank you for giving this donkey a forever home. On Donkey Time ® Sign The Making Of On Donkey Time ® Signs – Handmade In The U.S.A. Our Steel fabricator makes… Read More Donkey Sign

What To Do When Your Donkey Has A Hoof Abscess

Here at Donkey Whisperer Farm ® we get more inquiries about hoof abscesses in donkeys than any other healthcare issue. Due to this common, but dreadful hoof ailment, we have decided to share our personal experience here at the farm with you through our new Donkey Healthcare Video ‘Donkey Hoof Abscesses’. Order Donkey Hoof Abscess.… Read More What To Do When Your Donkey Has A Hoof Abscess

What Should I Do If My Donkey, Horse or Mule Eats Chicken Feed?

Call the vet asap as your donkey, horse or mule can die from colic! What happens if my donkey eats chicken feed? Intestinal upset, diarrhea, colic and laminitis, lung, liver and heart health issues. Feed intended for chickens may be filled with additives that are very toxic for donkeys, mules and horses.  Create excellent storage… Read More What Should I Do If My Donkey, Horse or Mule Eats Chicken Feed?

The Wedding Donkey

Wedding Burro is wearing my adjustable burro standard softy yacht rope White halter lead line. 2021 has become a new year for donkeys and weddings, in fact, more and more couples are bringing a little bit of Jesus into their wedding. Yes, I said Jesus, did you know that donkeys have a cross on their… Read More The Wedding Donkey

Donkey Standing In The Rain

Melody, I have a donkey that refuses to go into the shelter and stands outside he stands out in the rain nonstop. I am worried about my donkey. I am thinking I should lock my donkeys in the shelter during the rain, Should I give him a blanket? Trixy, BC Hi Trixy, “Please do not… Read More Donkey Standing In The Rain

Do Not Feed The Animals

Passing by a farm is truly a treat for city folks, as it can bring back some really special memories. Please look and enjoy the equine or any farm animal but never feed the equine. As tempting as this may be for you please stop and think about the health of the equine (horse, donkey,… Read More Do Not Feed The Animals

Spreading Manure Over The Hay Field

Owning a farm is truly a wonderful gift from GOD, keeping the farm healthy takes a bit of planning and work upfront and then yes day-to-day maintenance. Several times a day the manure is removed along with bedding and urine placed in the compost. The compost keeps growing and growing and growing. A 1,000-pound horse… Read More Spreading Manure Over The Hay Field

American Wild Burro

Equus Africanus Asinus – This is the proper scientific name for the “donkey” a subspecies and Equus asinus. Burros evolved from Africa (desert equine), they were introduced to the Desert Southwest by the Spaniards in the 1500s. (The word “burro” is derived from the Spanish word “borrico,” meaning donkey.) A Spanish mission brought the first… Read More American Wild Burro