Donkeys evolved from the desert; donkeys need low-sugar/protein hay. Portion control is essential for donkeys as they love to eat and can become obese quickly, leading to serious health issues. Donkey health issues are caused by obesity, laminitis, hoof abscesses, white line disease, hoof crumbling, fat in the blood, and insulin resistance. American donkeys are… Read More Donkey Diet – Consider A Track
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
Please remember to mow and bag the track before letting the donkeys out as the grass height in the photo above is way too high. Mow the track down as low as you can go! The donkeys will take care of maintaining the track and even turn to dirt. The purpose of the track is… Read More Think About Grass Height Managing Weight
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