Helping You be Successful with Donkeys
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Donkey grooming is so easy compared to grooming a horse. There are occasions where donkeys need some extra grooming attention. Like for shows and competitions. But also for unfortunate incidents when donkeys get into a patch of cockleburs! I also use grooming as a good way to bond and build trust with my donkeys. I’m … Read more
Donkeys are highly affectionate animals once they trust you. I often see the question ‘how do donkeys show affection?’ and thought I would write a little about my experiences on the subject along with some donkey behavior information. Personally, I find it very difficult to bond with a horse, yet fairly easy to bond with … Read more
There can be Many Paths to Successful Donkey Training I’m going to run through some of the most important donkey training tips I know. Positive reinforcement donkey training (I’ll refer to it as R+ training also) is just one path you can take. It’s the basic foundation I prefer to give all my donkeys because … Read more
Hiking with donkeys is one of my all-time favorite activities. Donkey trekking is actually quite a popular activity similar to hiking. Hiking is more about leisure and shorter trips. The term trekking is used when you talking about typically a longer and more rigorous trip. But whatever you choose to call it, it’s a load … Read more
Does your livestock need a livestock guardian donkey? The donkey worked best for me for many reasons. PLEASE keep reading though… because they do not work out for everyone or in every situation. Many smaller livestock animals, such as sheep and goats need a livestock guardian to help keep them safe from predators. Poultry is … Read more
Training donkeys is a passion but Donkeys have a really special place in my heart and life! They have a place here because they provided protection for my farm where livestock guardian dogs failed me. Jennet donkeys provided me with healing milk that turned my health around and ultimately donkeys lead me to being in the … Read more