Care guide for your miniature donkey owners manual. Rest assured however that this can be worked through with a little time and care. Unlike many other miniature breeds such as toy poodles, the miniature donkey is not a breddown version of a larger donkey. Sold out this dvd teaches basic maintenance trimming for horse equine owners. Raising quality miniature donkeys for breeding and pets. I would have liked to see more information about the rearing of jack donkeys in particular their physical. At mother earth news, we have been educating folks about the benefits of selfreliance for 50 years. Contact us w e are located in southeast minnesota about 50 miles south of the twin cities and we would love to hear from you. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Risk of injury to the jack by aggressive jennets, or vice versa.
Texas rescue organization saves 200 abandoned mini donkeys. National champion jack standing at the well know frontier legends farm. Donkeys for sale click on donkeys name or picture for more information, photos, and videos if available. The miniature donkey is a healthy, calm, intelligent animal that wont become terrified and run away at the slightest unexpected noise or movement but instead will want to investigate. The miniature mediterranean donkey, also known as the miniature donkey or simply the mini, hails originally from the ita. The nmda board of directors are happy to report that the gelding incentive program is a successno longer a trial program, but a permanent part of nmdas offerings to the miniature donkey community. Miniature donkey gelding incentive program program update. Many owners feed hay twice a day if pasture is sparse or if the donkey is in a dry lot. Home miniature donkeys for sale pygmy goats for sale anatolian shepherds for sale sold history stud services.
With over 35 years of being a donkey trainer handling all ages, sizes, and genders of donkeys i feel i have the knowledge and experience to state i do not consider any jack to be a pet suitable to be around children or an inexperienced handler. It is not appropriate to use a miniature donkey as a guardian against dogs or coyotes since. This site is dedicated to the people who love and raise miniature donkeys. Rudolph miniature white donkey 8 months old very well handled passported and wormed and feet paired to date he is halter broken loves been. I found this forum during a web search and happened upon this thread.
Caring for your miniature donkey download edition books. They have the best mannered and calm mamas for breeding. Well adjusted, content donkeys love their people just as much as a single donkey would. Starfire has produced multiple champions for frontier legendss. Miniature donkey care, environment, health, feeding and breeding. We are getting our first jack and 2 more jennets this spring 2017.
Miniature donkey jennets we have sold at half ass acres miniature donkeyswe breed, raise, show, and sell tiny, registered miniture donkeys specializing in spotted donkeys. The donkey or ass equus africanus asinus is a domesticated member of the horse family. We breed a range of colours in our miniature donkeys, from black, through brown, sorrel, grey to coloured. Throughout his tenure he has produced many champions and continues to do so.
Ravenna, ohio when fernando, the miniature donkey, was expelled from the cleveland metroparks zoo in 1988 for bad behavior, his future didnt. We are both avid backpackers and the idea of being able to use them as pack animals is what immediately appealed to me. Please note that whilst we are happy to share our experiences on the care of these precious animals, we are by no means experts or vets if you have any concerns about the care of your donkey you should speak to a qualified equine veterinarian. Historically, miniature donkeys are used to sparse food supplies that were. I would have liked to see more information about the rearing of jack donkeys in particular their physical development, as this is an important aspect of donkey breeding. Miniatures weigh 200 to 450 pounds 91 to 204 kilograms. If youre new to miniature donkeys, you should know the basics.
Be gentle with the ears, do not twist or hold them tightly. Know your donkeys jack byard old bond publishing, 2010. Miniature donkeys are under 9 hands, standard donkeys are between 9 and 14 hands and mammoth donkeys are. They are looking for a loving family that they can care and love them as much as their mothers do. There are a number of things you need to know to be sure you and your new equine will get off to a good start. Caring for your miniature donkey second edition gross, bonnie r. Miniature donkey breeding in the var 83 foals of the varon.
Five things a new donkey owner should know benson ranch. You should probably adopt one of these 20 mini donkeys who. Tell me about miniature donkeys benson ranch miniature. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Learn how to care for your miniature donkey before you purchase. Located in central florida, little long ears farm produces the best quality miniature donkeys. Donkeys come in a variety of sizes from the miniature mediterranean under 36 inches to the elegant mammoth jackstock 14 hands and up. We take pride in the conformation, color and size of our miniature donkeys. You will find that there is no singular approach to the miniature donkeys health care and management.
A guide to selecting, caring, and training by donna campbell smith isbn. Cashel fly masks for miniature donkeys, horses and mules. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for miniature donkeys for sale uk. Contains a chapter on mini donkeys and mules, as well as lots of other. Miniature donkeys for backpacking chronicle forums. We have 2017 foals arriving soon, call or email to be added to our waiting list. Miniature donkeys need each other but larger donkeys, and mules, seem to do well with horses and ponies. This dorsal stripe is known as the donkeys cross said to have been imprinted on the donkeys back as it stood at christs crucifixion. All our donkeys for sale are registered with the miniature mediterranean donkey association, and are recorded in the stud book where appropriate.
Brush them with a fairly stiff brush in the direction the hair grows. We are getting them familiar with human contact by spending time, caring and playing with them. We have a range of miniature donkey colours, from the traditional grey dun to. If you want to know where to see or buy miniature donkeys, ask the american donkey and mule society for a breeders list. In our breeding program we select for donkeys with the big stride, grace, and balance that are desirable in a top performance animal. Miniature donkey jacks we have sold at half ass acres miniature donkeyswe breed, raise, show, and sell tiny, registered miniture donkeys specializing in spotted donkeys. These are just a few thoughts on the many, many aspects of buying a miniature donkey. They will need to have their feet trimmed at least once a year and more often in regions of the country where. Since there are only a few books available on miniature donkeys this is the one to get. Any good quality grass hay, such as bermuda, timothy or orchard would be good choices for miniature donkeys. Miniature books is the first lavishly illustrated, authoritative book on the delightful subject of books no taller than three inches. However, the sections on feed, general care and donkey handling as well as the other information on donkey breeding are generally good. Miniature donkeys can be shown competitively in many classes including trail, speed events and obstacle driving in the cart.
Miniature donkey stud services see our miniature donkey tab to see our male donkeys. There are many good books on the subject that can be obtained through the hee. They should have shelter from cold winds, snow, rain, and shade from the hot summer sun. A donkey needs grass or grass hay, fresh water and access to a salt and mineral block. Books and videos on the care, raising and breeding miniature donkeys. Owners manual your guide to caring for your miniature. A jack that is not in excellent condition may not successfully breed all the jennets. A happy donkey has a friend to play with that plays the way he does, and that he can eat with and sleep near. The simplest way to bred donkeys is to turn a jack out with a group of jennets and allow them to breed naturally.
Care of a miniature donkey pamarosa pond miniature. Hoof care rasping and trimming donkey hooves hoof abscesses treatment. We purchased our first miniature donkey gelding for our young son and it didnt take long for the entire family to fall in love with dexter. Not long after, we purchased two jennets in foal and we founded camar farm miniature donkeys. Miniature donkey health grooming brayfields miniature. The following are some tips and procedures we use at quarter moon ranch to care for our donkeys.
This jennet is a well trained cart donkey and proven color producer. Like miniature horses, miniature donkeys need to be less than 36 or 9 hands and average between 32 and 34, youll find many smaller than that listed as well. Jennies can be a little snobbish and may take a little while to accept newcomers. We send new owners off with a packet of information on how to care for their new donkeys. Miniature donkeys originally come from the mediterranean and sicily and they can be trained to pull carts or ridden by small children. About storyland miniature donkeys storyland miniature. On our site, youll find three different types of donkeys depending on the size.
Books on donkey training and care, the role of donkeys in history, rescuing donkeys and. In spring, a shedding blade is useful for loosening the thick winter coat. Donkey has been bred with another miniature donkey, and its interesting because both the molly and the babies have their own bray. We realy love them all and care about them very much. The most common color for miniature donkeys is graydun which consists of a gray colored body with a dark color dorsal stripe down the back and over the shoulders. We will do our best to isolate the jack and jenny during the service period, but again, we cannot guarantee fertility of the jenny. They are measured from their withers, which is the ridge between the shoulder blades, to the ground. As you probably already know, they are insanely cute. Jack is an unaltered male donkey who has superior conformation, overall build, disposition and pedigree which makes him a candidate for becoming a quality herdsire. A dazzling array of books on subjects ranging from shakespeares plays and the holy bible to politics and presidents, childrens books, the pleasures of life, and more are shown. Miniature donkeys break barriers, help as therapy animals by mike townshend october 1, 2012 comments closed mira bowin, rachele levy and little brays of sunshine organizer steve stiert took a stroll down the rail trail in new paltz last saturday with miniature mediterranean donkeys romper, stomper and flint. My girlfriend and i have become recent owners of two gelded jack miniature donkeys. Miniature mediterranean donkey jacks at norley farm. Male donkeys are called jacks or asses, sometimes the two phrases are combined to get the familiar phrase jackass.
Contact us for more information regarding any of our miniature donkeys for sale. We believe miniature donkeys were bred to be, and should remain, athletic and capable animals. You should probably adopt one of these 20 mini donkeys who need forever homes. Naturally inclined to like you and all people, she gives you a package deal a donkey that is easy to take care of, easy to work with, and so very easy to love. Smith has written the book of miniature horses, the book of draft horses, and the book of mules. Contains a chapter on mini donkeys and mules, as well as lots of other interesting and.
Miniature donkeys we have sold in 2017 at haa miniature. They come in a variety of colors, but the most common color is dun and white. Miniature donkeys break barriers, help as therapy animals. Miniature donkeys are not more than 36 inches 91 centimeters tall, measured from the highest point of the withers to the ground. Know what to expect and how to respond to your new family member for a lifetime friendship and good health. The rare french poitou donkey, characterized by its huge head and ears, and very thick, shaggy, curled black coat, can stand 14 to 15 hand high. Jack donkeys are often used to mate with female horses to produce mules. Miniature donkeys information little long ears farm.