Donkeys evolved from the desert, meaning one of their gifts is to survive and thrive on low-sugar/protein forage. When donkeys are fed the wrong foods and given the ability to graze twenty-four-seven on pasture and brush along with fruits, cereal treats, oats, and even vitamins, they can gain weight quickly and become obese. The photo… Read More Donkeys Are High Risk For Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Donkeys evolved from the desert their thick fur makes it very difficult to stay wet and cold in freezing and below-freezing weather. Donkeys are prone to hypothermia much faster than a horse and can get frostbite, laminitis, and sadly death. “A blanket is like a fire extinguisher we have it ready to go before the… Read More Measure A Donkey For A Blanket
Donkey Lovers, Please learn the facts, not the myths about donkeys. Order Donkey Blankets, tack, and E-training in our store at Donkeywhisperer.com Did you know that Donkeys are more likely to have hypothermia than horses? Sadly, donkeys can quickly develop hypothermia, meaning their body temperature drops and can not be restored to a normal temperature. What happens… Read More Donkeys Are Prone To Hypothermia
The Donkey Whisperer Farm ® has had donkeys and horses in our lives for almost two decades, since 2007. All of our donkeys and horses live in their forever homes. We have experienced bringing home a baby donkey, caring for elderly donkeys, and humanely burying donkeys. I will explain the truth about donkeys, not the… Read More Are Donkeys Expensive To Care For
Donkey Care Winter Diet, Shelter, Blanket… Read More Donkey Care Winter
Blanketing Donkeys: Owning a donkey is challenging, as most halters and tack accessories are made to fit a horse, not a donkey. I make custom adjustable premium soft yacht rope halters with matching lead lines to fit Miniature, Standard, or Burro donkeys aged six months to full-grown. Baby donkeys, mammoth donkeys, mules, and horses can choose to build a halter/lead line. I… Read More The Truth About Donkey Blankets
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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