Free shipping to usa on this item this is an updated copy of caring for your miniature donkey 52011 this includes the same 10 chapters printed and finished up in. Facts about miniature donkeys quarter moon ranch miniature. We breed registered mediterranean miniature donkeys for. For more pet knowledge, visit these mini donkeys make great alternatives to ponies or regularsized do. Pdf know your donkeys download full pdf book download. Sep 06, 2019 to care for a miniature horse, give your horse access to grass or feed them hay every day, making sure it has enough food to be able to eat 12% of its body weight daily. Click download or read online button to get healthy donkey book now. The biter the elderly donkey a little about jacks handbreeding the donkey guardian how to become confident with your donkey hard to catch donkey teaching a young donkey to lead haltering. Your donkey should have access to good, clean water 24 hours a. Chapter 9 behavior, psychology and training twitching donkey illmanners. They are playful and will develop lasting bonds with humans. They require the same hoof care as equine and should be trimmed at least three or four times per year.
Caring for your miniature donkey second edition gross, bonnie r. Very good to have on hand as a reference but i do want. Of course there are some things that prove he did not read the book so his behavior is a bit off, but for the most part all the information in this book is right on. Hoof trimming is another vital step in caring for any equine. They truly care for his or her family and are like the family dog. They should be dewormed three to six times a year, depending on your setup and your location. The hoofs should be cleaned daily of mud with a hoof pick and checked for bacteria such as thrush. During winter months, provide quality hay wet, moldy, or very course hay is unsafe. A threesided or foursided enclosure is the best means of safeguarding your donkey from the cold. Udder edema in the miniature jennet navel or joint ill foal septicemia. I have several books on raising and caring for miniature donkeys. We send new owners off with a packet of information on how to care for their new donkeys.
How to prepare my mini donkey for winter mini donkey university. We have not figured out who craves the attention the most the donkey or the human. Owners manual your guide to caring for your miniature. A miniature donkey is affectionate, extremely comical and a joy to own. Miniature donkeys also offer a great way to give back to your community by sharing them with science fairs, classrooms, nursing homes, christmas and easter celebrations, and many, many more situations. Every donkey keeper will gather a bushel of essential information on keeping these remarkable creatures from this colorful new addition to the hobby farms series. To care for a miniature horse, give your horse access to grass or feed them hay every day, making sure it has enough food to be able to eat 12% of its body weight daily. Do you want a miniature donkey or a regular donkey. You will find that there is no singular approach to the miniature donkeys health care and management. Also consider whether you want to breed your donkey or not.
A very useful book is caring for your miniature donkey by bonnie r. Perhaps the availability of another book on donkey care will encourage ms. If you are considering buying a miniature donkey, please seriously consider buying two. You should probably adopt one of these 20 mini donkeys who. How to prepare my mini donkey for winter mini donkey. I like this book, and bought two so i could loan one out. I was amazed that most of what i have read in this book really fit the behavior of our miniature donkey. Buyers should be aware that she is not the only authority on donkeys, though she makes it sound as though she is. Find out what you can do to help your donkeys and mules if you selfisolate or become unwell.
Blankets and rugs are recommended for ill donkeys or those that are very young or old. Ideally your hay selection should be in the range of 10% to 12% protein. Caring for your mini horse miniature horses need less room. This book will introduce you to these little donkeys by discussing their appearance and.
Care guide for your miniature donkey owners manual lesson 7. Nov 01, 2019 your miniature donkey should have a safe, warm environment in the wintertime especially. Feeding and bedding fences for horsesdonkeys selecting the right fence types of fences stall bedding. Hire a farrier to take care of the miniature donkeys feet. Malakai miniature mediterranean donkeys home facebook. This book contains invaluable advice on all aspects of the care and welfare of miniature donkeys. Our hopefully first of many miniature donkey arrived yesterday from malakai and he is perfect. Even if you purchased your miniature donkey as a companion to a horse, what. Dec 29, 2010 for more pet knowledge, visit these mini donkeys make great alternatives to ponies or regularsized do. For the last 19 years bonnie gross has been the editor and publisher of miniature donkey talk magazine and a breeder of miniature donkeys for 25 years. You will find that there is no singular approach to the miniature donkey s health care and management.
Advice for donkey owners and donkey guardians worried about caring for their animals during the covid19 coronavirus outbreak. I would recommend this book paired with another book, caring for your miniature donkey by bonnie r. A mini donkey is called a miniature donkey, just as a mini horse is called a miniature horse. Caring for your miniature donkey spiral bound edition caring for your miniature donkey by bonnie gross hardcover for sale online i need this for when i my dream to own a mini donkey comes true. Healthy donkey download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Owners manual your guide to caring for your miniature donkey. Aug 20, 2008 strong, intelligent, dependable, friendly, and extremely versatile, donkeys are the perfect farm companion. Gross to update her work and include additional information. Facts about the miniature donkey by carolyn christian personality. Always check with your vet to see what heshe believes is best for your animals.
Learn how to care for your miniature donkey before you purchase. In some areas, your veterinarian may also recommend rabies and west nile. Feeding and bedding fences for horsesdonkeys selecting the. Whether you use your animal to pull carts, till fields, or protect livestock, youll benefit from this practical and inspirational guide to working with and caring for your donkey. Do not feed alfalfa which is too high in protein, except foals may benefit from small amounts of alfalfa. Know what to expect and how to respond to your new family member for a lifetime friendship and good health. The farrier will trim and file the miniature donkeys hoofs as needed and check for cracks. Follow these quick and easy steps and you will know exactly how to keep your donkeys healthy and. Miniature donkey care, environment, health, feeding and breeding. How to care for miniature donkeys by laura hageman updated september 26, 2017 items you will need. Keep your donkey happy and content by loving on her daily.
Feeding your miniature horse on pasture or backyard. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Caring for your miniature donkey miniature donkey ranch. The book of donkeys by donna campbell smith 2016, paperback. The following are some tips and procedures we use at quarter moon. Selecting, training, breeding, enjoying and caring for donkeys by sue weaver isbn. Would highly recommend we will definitely be returning customers. 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. Theyll exercise themselves if they have a large enough pasture to roam around. Caring for your miniature donkey by bonnie gross 1998. Miniature donkeys must always be kept in pairs, they should never be kept on their own. Any good quality grass hay, such as bermuda, timothy or orchard would be good choices for miniature donkeys. But if you are just in the research stage gathering information in order to better prepare yourself for miniature donkey ownership, then this page is for you.
Sections include advice on buying and caring for donkeys, their diet, pasture management, breedin. The miniature mediterranean donkey, also known also the miniature donkey. It is very worthwhile becoming a member of the donkey breed society which produce regular magazines full of interesting tips, stories etc. Remember that its not a good idea to ride your donkey unless its large enough to support your weight. Care of a miniature donkey pamarosa pond miniature. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Whether you use your animal to pull carts, till fields, or protect livestock, youll benefit from this practical and inspirational guide. Strong, intelligent, dependable, friendly, and extremely versatile, donkeys are the perfect farm companion.
If you are new to owning a donkey, look for a qualified farrier in your area. Care guide for your miniature donkey owners manual. Wean your foals between 4 and 6 months of age is the appropriate age for a miniature donkey foal to be weaned. This book was the one that my husband and i most referred to when we were raising miniature donkeys.
Try the hee haw book service this site was formerly located at geocities, but the geocities sites will all be closed down as of oct 26, 2009. Donkeys equus asinus are natural browsers and will graze up to 16 hours a day on a diet of high fibre plant. Your donkey should have access to good, clean water 24 hours a day at all times. Caring for your miniature donkey second edition by. A guide to selecting, caring, and training, paperback by sm. Care of the miniature donkey care of the miniature donkey. Knowledge and advice for donkey enthusiasts the donkey. The donkey companion share book recommendations with your. You should probably adopt one of these 20 mini donkeys who need forever homes. The considerations on some of these sites were not about the donkeys size, but personality or gender.
Owning a donkey is most rewarding, however, during your donkey ownership you may come across things that were unexpected, or unknown to you. A farrier specializes in hoof care which will require a check up every two months. Miniature horses are hardy and adaptable, but they do experience a few health issues mostly because of their. A guide to selecting, caring, and training smith, donna campbell on. Hoof care is your responsibility and you as an owner must lift up and inspect your donkeys feet regularly, then when it is time to call the farrier for hoof trimming there should be no dramas with behavioural problems, and the job can be completed properly. The donkey care handbook acts as a companion for all your donkey care questions. You can also take your donkey for a walk using a long rope lead. Spring, summer, and fall pasture for your donkey will provide plenty of grass fiber. How to care for a miniature horse with pictures wikihow. Coastal hay is an excellent choice to provide fiber, nourishment, and keep weight at a norm.
I have raised mini donkeys for over 10 years, and there isnt a whole lot of books on the subject. Feeding twice daily will control your donkeys diet, keep him trim, and permit you to. When you get your new weanling home know whats normal for your donkey. If you are fortunate enough to own a miniature donkey, take care of it you will be rewarded with healthy, happy animals ready to reach out and touch your heart. This is a very good book for beginners in the miniature donkey world. This will need to be done every 8 weeks with a dewormer rx bought at most feed stores. Minature donkey donkey donkey baby donkey mini donkey donkey kong beginner books mini farm backyard farming hobby farms. The complete book of the donkey contains invaluable advice on all aspects of the care and welfare of donkeys. They weigh between 250 to 450 pounds and are at least 32inches in height. A good quality horse hay should be fed to your donkey in the winter or if. To help prevent the miniature donkey from getting worms and other parasites, remove manure from their stalls and throughout the pasture. Your miniature donkey should have a safe, warm environment in the wintertime especially.
Caring for your miniature donkey download edition books. Miniature donkey care is easy when you know what to do. Most who care for horses will also care for miniature donkeys. Of course there are some things that prove he did not. Caring for your miniature donkey quotes by bonnie r. Everything you need to know about donkeys large and small health care, management training, psychology. Besides that, salt the hardstanding around your donkeys enclosure. Providing expert advice on selecting the right breed for your. The miniature donkey male is called a jack while the female is called a jennet.
In the book of donkey, donna campbell smith will cover the origin and history of donkeys worldwide. Access to plenty of grass keeps the minihorses digestive system flowing looser stools, and prevents various digestive illnesses. Gross and if you are thinking about breeding she also wrote another book titled. Once you have made these decisions, routine care and feeding is similar regardless of. If you are looking to purchase your first miniature donkey, take your time, do some. We advise you to consult with your veterinarian in order to develop a plan that will satisfy you both. This is the talking with donkeys book that you must own. Free shipping to usa on this item this is an updated copy of caring for your miniature donkey 52011 this includes the same 10 chapters printed and finished up in a 5 12 x 8 12 spiral bound book. In order to stay fit and healthy, they need daily exercise. See contact information and details about malibu miniature donkeys.
Whether youre an experienced breeder or a new hobby farmer, this book provides information about the insandouts of buying, caring for, and enjoying these terrific stable companions. Then, keep your horse groomed by brushing its coat, mane, and tail and removing any rocks or debris from their hooves every day. She will include chapters on breeds and types, care, housing, breeding, training, and the use of donkeys in the same format as her previous three books with lyons press. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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