Welcome Beautiful Fall

Blankets are ready for another winter, hopefully we will not need to use them. My garden is winding down and getting ready for a much needed winter rest.

Protect Your Donkey From Poisonous Leaves

Donkeys look at fall leaves as treats dropping from heaven. How can I determine what trees and leaves are toxic? Try Identify Plant a new free app that identifies trees. How to protect your trees and your donkeys RESOURCES: Equis Toxic Trees Keep Your Horse, donkey, mule safe Ten most toxic plants for equine GOD… Read More Protect Your Donkey From Poisonous Leaves

What Size Halter Do I Purchase For My Donkey?

Donkeys come in three sizes and then there are donkeys that are a bit in between. Our soft yacht rope halters with matching lead lines come in over a dozen vibrant colors. FREE Shipping for orders $150.00 or more in the USA. Soft yacht rope will never mold or frail. Wash in a bucket of… Read More What Size Halter Do I Purchase For My Donkey?

Saying Goodbye To Rio

MAA Rio Grande was his registered Mammoth donkey name. God has brought another donkey home to heaven. Rio was the ambassador for the Mammoth donkey as he was truly a gentle giant. Standing at 16’2 hands tall he was a magnificent donkey. Rio helped train the owner and caretakers of donkeys worldwide in our E-training… Read More Saying Goodbye To Rio

How Can I Keep My Donkey Healthy

Hello donkey lovers and friends my name is Melody Johnson I am happy to meet you! Donkeys evolved from the desert, their diet is serious we cannot let a donkey graze all day on grass, brush and trees without getting sick. If you live in the green and muddy part of the world create a… Read More How Can I Keep My Donkey Healthy

Feeding The Geriatric Donkey

Donkeys are truly emotional beings they truly love their families deeply two and four-legged. As donkeys become senior citizens their teeth and gums start having some serious issues. The tooth starts turning round not pointy, gums start getting inflamed and the tooth starts pushing out. When the tooth starts wiggling and coming out it does… Read More Feeding The Geriatric Donkey

Donkey Care

Dentist Day! Did you know donkeys need to see an equine dentist at least once a year? Yes, it’s true! If we provide dental care once a year we are ahead of serious health issues. Please remember to use an equine dentist who has experience with donkeys. As the donkey ages, the teeth start rounding… Read More Donkey Care

Easter Sunday

Did you know that Easter really has nothing to do with decorating eggs and hunting for candy? Easter is the resurrection day!  Here are a few bible verses explaining what Easter is all about: Luke 24:6-7: “He is not here; he has risen!” Acts 3:15: “You killed the author of life, but God raised him… Read More Easter Sunday

Help I Am Afraid Of My Donkey

Melody,  I have two BLM donkeys that live on five acres and have not been handled. These donkeys are seriously strong and can kick and spin. I get their feet done once a year as it is stressful. Please understand these donkeys do not like to put the halter on and I think were hurt… Read More Help I Am Afraid Of My Donkey

I Will Always Love You

Follow the Donkey Whisperer Farm ® On Instagram. 🙂 Please turn the volume up to hear the reels soundtrack. I will always love you, Dolly Parton. GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged! Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Donkey Trailer Loading Training

Learn how to train your donkeys to load in the trailer, ride in the trailer and stay safe. Learn how to load multiple donkeys and unload. Learn how to purchase the right trailer and how to have a safety plan in place. Donkey Trailer loading includes twelve teaching videos with over one hour of the… Read More Donkey Trailer Loading Training

Give The Donkey Lover In Your Life

Donkey Whisperer Farm ® Gift Card Donkey Whisperer Farm ® Gift Card. Looking for a special gift for the donkey lover in your life? Give the Donkey Whisperer Farm ® store E-gift card. The person you designate will receive an email with a link to go directly to the Donkey Whisperer Farm ® Store to redeem… Read More Give The Donkey Lover In Your Life

27-Year-Old Donkey Has Twins

At Carrick Hill Farm in Onarga, Iroquois County, a 27-year-old donkey named Molly gave birth to twins — a boy and girl — named Biden and Harris, respectively, to honor the iconic day on which they were born. While farm owner Mike Willis is used to welcoming twins from his black angus cattle — the… Read More 27-Year-Old Donkey Has Twins

Build A Halter

Build A Donkey, Horse, Mule, or Pony Halter With Matching Lead Line, Brass Screw-On Snap, Black Leather End. Colors; black, forest green, coral pink, neon orange, neon green, blue, purple, red, turquoise, burgundy, brown, white, gray, and black with blue dots. Choose two or four knots on the nose.  GOD bless you and your family… Read More Build A Halter

Baby Horse (Foal) Tied To A Donkey

Donkeys have been the beast of a burden far too long.  “Please when you see any form of neglect or abuse of donkeys speak up. Please become the voice for the donkey. Never fight with people educate and do what you can to help the donkey. Please never ever tie a donkey to another animal… Read More Baby Horse (Foal) Tied To A Donkey

Happy 2021

Here comes a new year!  Hello, it’s nice to meet you. My name is Melody Johnson, Donkey Trainer, and a coach and teacher for humans who own and care for donkeys.  I teach worldwide via Donkey 101 & 102 video on demand. Donkeys are a bit different from a horse as well the donkey is… Read More Happy 2021

Christmas Donkeys

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 2020 has been a very difficult year with the virus. We are praying the new year 2021 will bring our most fragile world back to normal. People need to touch, hug, and feel people. In the meantime, we will continue to share our farm with the world to try… Read More Christmas Donkeys

The Christmas Donkey Delivered Jesus

Donkey Scratch

Introducing Rocket Man, a miniature donkey gelding, he just turned twenty-six years old. Rocket Man has been in our life since he was thirteen years old. When Rio our Mammoth donkey was weaned from his mom, Rio bonded to Rocket Man. Rocket Man was a jack on the breeding farm in his early years. Rocket… Read More Donkey Scratch

On Donkey Time ® Sign

Are you looking for a Christmas present for the donkey lover in your life?  This is it! Take a look at my artwork, ON DONKEY TIME ® Steel Sign.  Order in our store. On Donkey Time ® Sign The Making Of On Donkey Time ® Signs – Handmade In The U.S.A. Our Steel fabricator makes… Read More On Donkey Time ® Sign