Happy World Donkey Day, annually celebrated on May 8th of each year, to help humans raise awareness of the daily challenges and abuse donkeys face. You can be a human angel and make a difference in the life of a donkey. Donkeys have been the beasts of burden far too long. Please support saving and… Read More Celebrate World Donkey Day: How You Can Help
Sharing donkey education creates awareness and change for donkeys living in our most fragile world. Thank you for reading and sharing this most important donkey post. Facts: Over 500 million people worldwide, mostly in poor communities, need the support of donkeys to stay alive. Donkeys provide a car, tractor, A.T.V., and much more to people… Read More Raising Awareness: The Donkey Crisis
Donkeys are among the most incredible animals on our planet. I love their eyes, soft bunny fur on their noses, unique fur painted by God in Jesus Christ’s name in multiple colors, big fluffy ears, pointy hooves, and deep emotional personalities. Donkeys are not horses with long ears; they have gifts and traits unique to… Read More Learn How To Train A Donkey
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Did you know donkeys are deep thinkers? Yes it’s true donkeys are chess players, donkeys stop and think about everything new deeply. Never force a donkey give the donkey the opportunity to think and process all information as this will make the next interaction much easier for the donkey and of course you the human. Donkeys forget nothing ever, good or bad as their brains are one of their gifts to survive. Sadly, this is one of the reasons humans call them stubborn as donkeys can freeze when scared, rear up, fight kick or lay down.… Read More Donkey Are Skeptical Of New Things
Many equestrians have stopped using the flat nylon halter made with nylon and metal on the face, known as the flat halter. Donkeys naturally push into pressure, and the flat halter helps the donkey push more. Sadly, many donkey shows use a flat halter with a chain under the chin. In the horse world, this… Read More Rope Halter Vs Flat Halter
Donkeys are not horses with long ears; they are donkeys. Donkeys evolved from the desert, and they love to eat wood. Donkeys will seek out roots, dig holes, bark, and leaves. Make sure you keep toxic leaves and trees away from donkeys. Donkeys are stoic and hide pain and sickness. Sometimes, it is too late… Read More Donkeys Are Wood Eaters
How can I create a track for my equine? Read the book Paradise Paddock by Jaimie Jackson for some ideas. We have three tracks on the Donkey Whisperer Farm ®: one connected to our mares’ (horses) shelter, one to the standard and burro’s shelter, and one to the miniature donkeys’ shelter. Due to the diet of the… Read More Donkey Paradise Paddock Track
Donkeys evolved from the desert, making their metabolism different from that of the horse. They thrive on low-sugar and high-protein forage. Donkeys living in the wild walk up to sixteen miles per day searching for food and water. Creating a Paddock Paradise track is a game changer for the health and life of donkeys, mules, and horses… Read More How Do I Give My Donkey Exercise
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
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
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
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
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
Donkey Whisperer Farm ® On-Line Learning Is The Leader For On-Line Education Worldwide! Teach your donkey to have social skills and manners via Donkey 101 & 102 Video On Demand. Use our soft yacht rope donkey halters with matching lead lines to speed up your donkey’s learning time. Teach your donkey to follow you as… Read More Donkey Education Made Easy
The Donkey Whisperer Farm ® proudly presents a free educational video “Bringing Your Donkey Home” Introduction 1.Have a Plan Donkey Meets Human Pasture Pair Them Up Touching Donkey Environment Bio-security Shelter Gates and Locks Diet Manure Training Toys Vet & Farrier it’s a Team Emergency Preparedness
v The Dangers of Obesity in Donkeys Donkeys evolved from the desert. Donkeys living in the U.S.A. are being overfed and fed the wrong foods. Once the neck crest breaks completely over, nothing can be done to repair the neck. Insulin resistance, laminitis, and soon death. If you rescue an obese donkey, get a donkey… Read More Donkeys Neck Should Never Look Like This
TWO IS THE MAGIC NUMBER! All equines are herd animals, but donkeys are especially bound by strong herd instincts. Donkey’s are considered “Species-Specific” which means they prefer to be with their own kind. This is why two is a magic number. Two donkeys mean health, happiness and longevity. It has been shown that a single… Read More Thinking About Donkeys – Two Is The Majic Number
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