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
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
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 locks… Read More What Should I Do If My Donkey, Horse or Mule Eats Chicken Feed?
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 weddings. Yes, I said Jesus. Did you know that donkeys have a cross on their… Read More The Wedding Donkey
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 think I should lock my donkeys in the shelter during the rain. Should I give him a blanket? Trixy, BC Hi Trixy, “Please do not lock… Read More Donkey Standing In The Rain
Passing by a farm is a treat for city folks, as it can bring back some extraordinary memories. Please look and enjoy the equine or any farm animal, but never feed the animals. As tempting as this may be for you please stop and think about the health of the equine (horse, donkey, mule, pony)… Read More Do Not Feed The Animals
Owning a farm is truly a wonderful gift from God. Keeping the farm healthy takes a bit of upfront planning and work and then, yes, day-to-day maintenance. Several times a day, the manure, bedding, and urine are removed and placed in the compost. The compost keeps growing and growing and growing. A 1,000-pound horse will… Read More Spreading Manure Over The Hay Field
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
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.
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
Donkeys come in three sizes, and some donkeys are a bit in between. Our soft yacht rope halters with matching lead lines come in over a dozen vibrant colors. Soft yacht rope will never mold or fray. Wash in a bucket of warm, soapy water and dry. Our miniature donkey soft yacht rope halter is… Read More What Size Halter Do I Purchase For My Donkey?
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
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
Something you may or may not know about me is my love for gardening, working in the dirt. Oh how I love to grow flowers and food. Here is a few of my most favorite flowers on the Donkey Whisperer Farm ®. Enjoy! GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged! Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner… Read More Love My Garden
Hello Donkey friends and lovers, I have been getting many e-mails and FB messages asking me about Barley Straw for donkeys. I am hoping this blog post will clear things up for you. Here is the UK Donkey Sanctuary Straw Article Thinking about Straw: Please remember if we are lucky enough to find barley straw… Read More Thinking About Straw For Donkeys
Donkeys are truly emotional beings. They truly love their families deeply, two and four-legged. As donkeys become senior citizens, their teeth and gums become serious issues. The tooth starts turning round, not pointy, gums start getting inflamed, and the tooth starts pushing out. When the tooth begins wiggling and coming out, it does not fall… Read More Feeding The Geriatric Donkey
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
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
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
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