Donkey Diet – Consider A Track

Donkeys evolved from the desert, donkeys need low sugar/protein hay. Portion control is very important for donkeys as they love to eat and can become obese quickly leading to serious health issues. Donkey health issues caused by obesity laminitis, hoof abscesses, white line disease, hoof crumbling, fat in the blood, insulin resistance. American donkeys are… Read More Donkey Diet – Consider A Track

Donkey Paradise Paddock Track

How can I create a track for my equine? Read the book Paddock Paradise, 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 connected to the miniature donkeys shelter. Due to the diet… Read More Donkey Paradise Paddock Track

Think About Grass Height Managing Weight

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