Howdy,
Please read Donkey Diet Consider A Track
This is a free online study program by Dr. Andy K. McLean explaining the anatomy of the donkey and some work on mules.
Excellent program explaining the differences between donkeys, mules and horses. Dr. McLean, DVM explains clearly why we must be so very careful with feeding our donkeys and mules to ensure they are not obese. Ensure we do not cut feed back to fast, small meals. She explains the body temperature, vitals, how to give pain medication compared to a horse.
Most importantly she explains how efficient the donkey and mule is with food. She explains the body scoring, physical anatomy differences and much, much more. Absolutely the best medical information I have found to date.
Enjoy!
Melody Johnson
Donkey Whisperer Farm ®
Oh I LOVE your blog! We have two mules, Belgian draft that my husband broke to ride (lol, which I can only do if hubby lifts me up on mine). They are a matching set, brother and sister named Red & Minnie (respectively).
Thank you for reading my blog and taking a moment to connect with me. I am going to check your blog out would love to share some photos of your mules and horse if you are willing send them to me and a short story on how they came into your life. Melody
Sure! Unfortunately my horse, Jeb, passed away last winter (old age, he was 27!). He lived a good, sweet life. If you’ll give me your email I’ll gather some pics & send you something.
I am sorry to hear this he lived a nice long life. My e-mail is Melody@donkeywhisperer.com and I am on fb at https://www.facebook.com/Donkeywhisperer
I liked your page! I’ll get some pictures together & send you something. 🙂
Great I would love to share 🙂
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I have no experience of Donkeys or Mules, all horses in my past, but I can appreciate what you are doing and thank you for your kindness.
Thank you so very much! I love all the animals in our world but the donkey and mule has captivated my heart so deeply. They are the most abused of all equine and mis-understood. I love horses too and own two at this time, horses dream to be trained the way donkeys demand to be trained. Nice to meet yo and thank you for reading my blog and taking a moment to comment. Melody
Lora Taylor
My jenny is pulling her hair out on her sides she is 7 months pregnant do you know why she would be dong this.
I am not a vet. I can help you if you would like to work with me go to http://www.donkeywhisper.com first 1/2 hour is free for a consultation of a paying customer. Donkeys self mutilate this time of the year during the dark and wet times not surew why but they just do. Hope this helps. Lot’s of things you can do to help the itching. If you want my help let me know.
Melody
Thank you reading my blog and for taking a moment to comment. I find your blog to be very inspirational too! GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged! Melody
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