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I just got my first mini donkey after a year of research, etc. He
should be about 34" at the shoulder when full grown. He is only 7 months
old, and will be gelded in two weeks. He has a 1.8 acre pasture and will
be joined by another little boy donk in July. It is actually a good thing,
I think that this one is home earlier. Though he will be a bit lonely, I
hope this will help him bond with us and tolerate (and maybe even "bond") with
the dogs. Toby (dog) and Ski (bitch) are curious and fine with him.. so
far. My main worry is he might kick them. Toby already sleeps in
front of the barn at night where I shut Snowman, the donkey in. I've had
them all out on lines, walking, but you can tell his instinct is to kind of
"herd" the dogs away. Yesterday, I let Ski loose with him and they were at
different parts of the pasture, when she ran to the corner barking over
something. Snowman perked up and went right tothe corner to stand with
her, looking to see what it was. But then, he kind of kicked a bit at
her.. she actually didn't seem to notice (she is 12). Anyway, I know
taking it nice and easy is important. The dogs share my pasture also with
12 chickens. The dogs have access through a dog door, to a covered kennel
area, so they can remove themselves. Anyway.. any tips that anyone might
have so that I can continue to build my "peaceable kingdom" would be very, very
appreciated.
Linda Anderson & Jon Glastra
Night Sky Farm |