Oscar’s Place Donation

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

We are excited to share our Instagram GIVEAWAY https://www.instagram.com/donkeywhispererfarm/ a donation of four adjustable premium donkey halters with matching lead lines to Oscar’s Place. Please take a look at Oscar’s Place to see all the great work they are doing to save the donkeys.

Prize:

Two Miniature donkey adjustable premium soft yacht rope halter with a matching six-foot lead line, solid brass or stainless steel twist safety snap, and a black leather end stamped Donkey Whisperer Farm ®. No metal, even to finish as the halter ends are melted. Built to last will hold its value longer than other halters and leads.

Two Adjustable Burro or Standard donkey halter made with premium soft yacht rope comes with a matching nine-foot lead line, stainless steel twist safety snap, black leather end stamped Donkey Whisperer Farm ®. No metal, even to finish as the halter ends are melted. Built to last will hold its value longer than other halters and leads.

Melody Johnson

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Measure A Donkey For A Blanket

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

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 emergency hits. Melody Johnson, Donkey Whisperer Farm ®.”

How can I keep my donkey healthy during freezing weather?

Provide shelter with a door during high winds and freezing weather. Warm clean water, lose salt and a slow feeder with hay. A blanket that fits a donkey is vital as when a donkey is shaking, shivering and blowing diarrhea we need to get the blanket on quickly. This is not the time to measure for a blanket. The blanket should be measured and ordered way ahead of time.

The Donkey Whisperer Farm ® is a dealer for Kensington Protective Products we are excited to share that Kensington is now making custom donkey blankets made to fit a donkey. When you order from the Donkey Whisperer Farm ® store you will get custom donkey blankets, sold with a lifetime warranty.

Watch my Free YouTube Video Measure A Donkey For A Blanket.

World Donkey Day

May 8, 2022 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

Hello donkey lovers, May 8th is world donkey day!

What is the meaning of 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 would like to help your local donkey sanctuary simply ask what they need. The Donkey Whisperer Farm ® sells quality tack made to fit a donkey, donkey E-Training Video On Demand, and donkey artwork.

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Melody Johnson, trainer/owner.

Merry Christmas!

December 8, 2021December 10, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

It’s almost Christmas on the Donkey Whisperer Farm ®. Life is really great, all the donkeys, horses and doggies are doing great. God bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Donkey Sign

November 7, 2021November 13, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / 2 Comments

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

**On Donkey Time ® Steel Sign, the limited edition. We have three of these gray donkeys with the cross on the back available. New colors of steel donkeys will be in production in 2022.**

The Making Of On Donkey Time ® Signs – Handmade In The U.S.A.

Our Steel fabricator makes each On Donkey Time ® sign using 12 gauge thick steel. Next, each donkey receives a strong hanger welded on the back.
The Powder Coating Team sandblasts each steel donkey. Next, a beautiful gray base color is painted and baked into the steel donkey.
Bringing the Donkey to Life; Our artist Skip Hand Airbrushes and paints each On Donkey Time ® sign.

Size 11″ x 16″

Weight 3 pounds

Shipping USPS

Packing Is Free

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GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Welcome Beautiful Fall

September 24, 2021October 10, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

September in the Pacific Northwest is truly a beautiful time of the year. Hubby Scott has taken care of all of our hay equipment and placed each piece of machinery in its correct place for the fall and winter.

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.

fall donkey — **GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!**

Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Saying Goodbye To Rio

August 25, 2021December 12, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

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 videos and E-book.

  Rio was an introverted donkey personality, he never let out a complete bray ever.  Rio suffered from an immune disorder that helped to create a fungus deep inside his hooves. Sadly after two years of working with our veterinarian and farrier, we lost the battle to save his life. Rio came into our life as a baby mammoth donkey he was nine months old. We euthanized and buried Rio on a warm summer evening the summer of 2021 facing the Olympic mountains and our hayfield as this was truly one of his favorite places on our farm.

When donkeys pass to heaven it’s important to remember a few things for the surviving donkey’s health and wellbeing.

Make sure each donkey gets the opportunity to walk up to the the deceased donkey. Closure for donkeys is very important as donkeys can enter depression and anxiety wondering what happened to their buddy.
Watch for depression, is your donkey eating, pooping and drinking? Sadly, donkeys can collic and die from a broken heart and the stress of the death of their buddy.
Please get another donkey for your donkey if your donkey is now living alone. Donkeys are physically, mentally and emotionally healthier when getting to live with their own species.

Resources:

What your vet wants you to know about euthanizing your equine

We will miss Rio each and every day forever until we meet again in heaven sweet boy.

GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Feeding The Geriatric Donkey

May 5, 2021December 12, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

Donkeys are truly emotional beings they truly love their families deeply two and four-legged.

As donkeys become senior citizens their teeth and gums start having some serious issues. The tooth starts turning round not pointy, gums start getting inflamed and the tooth starts pushing out. When the tooth starts wiggling and coming out it does not fall out on its own. The vet needs to extract the tooth and all the roots.

What happens if we do not make mash and keep feeding dry hay? The donkey can choke on the hay, colic and die. As you can see it is vital we have yearly veterinarian do the teeth and provide fecal samples, shots and health checks. Provide our donkeys with a hay pellet mash and feed twice a day. Donkeys can live up to fifty years in domestication. It is vital we learn how to care for our senior donkeys to have the best life possible.

Make sure and choose hay pellets low in sugar, fat and protein. After researching extensively I am using Standlee Orchard Hay Pellets as they are below 10% in sugar and protein and low in fat. Make sure to soak the hay pellets for at least ten minutes before feeding.

Thank you for investing in your donkeys!

GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Help I Am Afraid Of My Donkey

March 25, 2021December 12, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

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 or abused by people. The last time I had their feet done I had the vet sedate them and well now my farrier says he is afraid of them. Even with drugs, they were a bit dangerous. Here is my question, does your training work on donkeys like this? I need to get their feet done more often and no drugs. How long will it take to train these donkeys to pick up the foot and come to me when I call them? Will you train these donkeys for me? Jennifer, Gig Harbor, WA.

Hi Jennifer, Donkeys are intelligent they train humans quickly to do exactly what the donkey wants to do and nothing more. This is why I do what I do, train humans to learn how to tame and train donkeys and stay safe. If I tame and train your donkeys they will follow me as a fair leader and go home to you and act the same way they did before they came to me. The person who cares for the donkeys and feeds the donkeys needs to learn how to tame and train, be a fair leader. You can do this!

An adult burro-size donkey is seriously strong and agile. Donkeys who have peripheral vision can see behind them without turning their heads. Donkeys can kick with accuracy and strength. Your safety is number 1.

Please remember after taking Donkey 101 & 102 if you need personal coaching and consulting I am here to support you. Order donkey training and donkey halters, lead lines, and more in our store.

GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

I Will Always Love You

February 24, 2021December 12, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

Follow the Donkey Whisperer Farm ® On Instagram. 🙂 Please turn the volume up to hear the reels soundtrack. I will always love you, Dolly Parton.

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GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Christmas Donkeys

December 22, 2020December 12, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / 4 Comments

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

2020 has been a very difficult year with the virus. We are praying the new year 2021 will bring our most fragile world back to normal. People need to touch, hug, and feel people. In the meantime, we will continue to share our farm with the world to try and educate and share bring a smile to your face.

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

God bless you and your family two and four-legged! Melody & Scott Johnson, our donkeys, horses, and doggies.

GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Donkey Scratch

December 8, 2020October 12, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / 6 Comments

Introducing Rocket Man, a miniature donkey gelding, he just turned twenty-six years old. Rocket Man has been in our life since he was thirteen years old. When Rio our Mammoth donkey was weaned from his mom, Rio bonded to Rocket Man. Rocket Man was a jack on the breeding farm in his early years.

Rocket Man has the ability to sing when talking and he can bray. He is the only donkey on our farm that sings and he can find anything to get that special spot for a scratch. He is a super special donkey. Did you know some donkeys never bray? Yes, the introverted donkey does not bray. Rio our Mammoth donkey has never ever let out a full-bray and he is fourteen years old. If you would like to learn more about donkey behavior and donkey training please take a look at Donkey 101 & 102 Video On Demand. Sold with lifetime access. Select Donkey Whisperer Farm ® Store to browse now.

Remember to stay On Donkey Time ® when interacting with your donkey. Life is better with donkeys!

Walk Two Or Three Donkeys Using One Lead Line

September 30, 2020December 12, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / 1 Comment

GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Walk Two Or Three Donkeys Using One Lead Line

July 23, 2020October 10, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

“Walk two donkeys using one lead line, LINK LINE”

GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Brush Donkeys, Never Body Clip

June 11, 2020October 10, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

Donkeys evolved from the desert. The donkey’s fur protects donkeys from insects making the donkey bleed, sunburn and regulates body temperature. The only time we should clip a donkey’s fur is if the veterinarian ordered it due to a serious health issue. Living in the Pacific Northwest our donkeys are shed out by the end of July and they start growing their beautiful fur coats by the end of August in preparation for our winters.

Prepare Your Farm For Summer & Winter

Provide Shelter, make sure you have enough shelter for all of your donkeys, horses, and mules.
Fans placed up high so the donkey cant bite the electrical cord is very helpful for removing insects and cooling the donkey down.
Provide fresh clean cool water in the hot seasons and warm clean water in the winter.
Test all hay to ensure your desert equine the donkey is getting 10% or lower in sugar and protein. Overfeeding is the number one cause of death and abuse in donkeys living in the U.S.A.

GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Salt For Donkeys, Mules, and Horses

June 8, 2020September 5, 2023 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

Read Salt for Donkeys Lose Is Better

GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Donkeys Can Sing

May 31, 2020October 10, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / 2 Comments

GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Trainer/Owner

Donkey Whisperer Farm ®

Riding Reins Long With A Leather Popper

May 19, 2020October 11, 2021 / Donkey Whisperer Farm ® / Leave a comment

: Melody Johnson riding Rio Romel Reins

: Romel Reins Long Split

: Choose from 7 colors for the spanish knots

: Splt reins

: Large Popper

Romal Riding Reins Yacht Rope Spanish Knot (30)

Donkey Whisperer Farm ® Quality Split Romal Soft Yacht Rope Riding Reins are Made with 3/8 black yacht rope. Thirty Spanish knots, a keeper to hold the reins in place, and a large black popper. Slide the keeper on the reins for a perfect ride. Made by hand in the U.S.A.

Choose your length and color 8ft, 9ft, and 10ft. Spanish Knot Colors; Brown, Dark Blue, Pacific Blue, Black, Raspberry, Neon Green, orTan. Yacht rope will never mold or frail. Dirty? Wash in a bucket of warm soapy water and let dry.

The Spanish knots you see at various places on the reins add style and eye appeal. The romal rein is always the same length on each side when you hold it in your hand using the Spanish knot keeper. The large popper on the end of the reins is used as a training aide.