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
We are deeply saddened to share that Tuba, our rescue standard donkey, is estimated to be in his late twenties, has passed away. God has brought another precious donkey to heaven in Jesus Christ’s precious name. Tuba was healthy, no signs of illness, and then boom, he started to have grand mal seizures. Our veterinarian… Read More Goodbye Tuba
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to announce the following roundup of wild horses and wild burros for fiscal year 2023. These helicopter roundups are brutal and traumatizing, resulting in injury or death to the horses and burros. Google BLM Donkey Abuse to watch a horrible YOUTUBE video showing the truth, helicopters chasing the… Read More Wild Burro and Horses BLM Roundup
Donkey Teeth … Read More Donkeys Need To See The Dentist
Donkeys evolved from the desert. Their gift is to survive on low-sugar and protein forage and use every calorie. Donkeys are stronger than horses the same size. They have pointy hooves made to survive in dry climates with rocks. Donkeys’ long ears are made to hear their donkey buddy up to 60 miles away in… Read More Donkey Facts
• Provide shade with fans located up high in the shelter. Provide cool, fresh water several times a day. A veterinarian should do dental work once a year. Worm twice a year, in spring and fall. Provide your vet with a fecal sample and worm after the fecal count proves parasites. Tapeworms do not show… Read More How To Prevent Heat Colic in Donkeys, Mules, Horses
I have been receiving lots of inquiries asking me what to do when fly’s are eating donkeys’ faces and legs. I really have had a difficult time understanding why this is happening until I saw the photo below showing a donkey rescued and needing immediate medical attention. Remember, you chose the equine. They did not… Read More Do You Have A Fly Problem On Your Farm?
Hello, donkey lovers, May 8th is World Donkey Day! It was created to bring awareness to the plight of these intelligent, stoic equine animal helpers, including their diet, training, and care. If you want to help your local donkey sanctuary, ask what they need. The Donkey Whisperer Farm ® sells quality tack made to fit… Read More World Donkey Day
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 given the gift to survive in the desert, a part of our world where few other creatures can survive. Donkeys can survive and thrive on a very… Read More Learn Why Donkeys Are Not Horses With Long Ears
Tips to help your donkey recover after Surgery: Donkeys make life better. Owning a couple of donkeys makes life better, as donkeys are special, deep thinkers, intuitive, emotional, and intelligent. Please never make a donkey live without another donkey. Donkeys have thick fur and slanted long eyes pushing back further into their head, enabling the… Read More Donkey Has Surgery Will Not Eat
Melody, how can I teach my donkey to walk on the halter, 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. Extroverts more go than whoa, and introverts… Read More How Can I Teach My Donkey
Congratulations, you own a donkey! Donkeys evolved from the desert and have pointy hooves to walk on hard ground full-time. Donkeys have been given the gift of surviving on low-sugar and protein forage. Please understand that if you give your donkey the wrong foods or too much food and the opportunity to graze full-time, they… Read More What Do I Feed My Donkey
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
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!
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 your family,… Read More Did You Know The Mammoth Donkey Is The Biggest Donkey?
GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged! Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner Donkey Whisperer Farm ®
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 angry. Please learn to read the eyes, not the ears. Donkeys forget nothing good or bad ever; I call this a photographic memory. Donkeys evolved from the… Read More Help My Donkey Is Running At Me His ears Back Teeth Showing
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, because they are so interpersonal, or because we want to earn their trust and be loved by them. Perhaps it is because we don’t want to put much… Read More Are You A Treat Dispenser
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
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