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Are mini donkeys good with horses?

Are mini donkeys good with horses?

Your donkey needs a friend. Miniature Donkeys need each other but larger donkeys, and mules, seem to do well with horses and ponies. A happy donkey has a friend to play with that plays the way he does, and that he can eat with and sleep near.

How big should a donkey pasture be?

How much space do donkeys need? Donkeys need an average of one acre per standard-sized donkeys. Two donkeys can manage on an acre but will usually try to get out more frequently and may need some hay supplement, depending on the richness of the pasture. Miniature donkeys can exercise and graze a 0.5 acre.

How high should a fence be for a donkey?

The fence we now like to use is the 4′ No-Climb Horse fence, wooden posts every 8′ and a 2″ x 6″ x 16′ rail on the top to keep the top of the wire fence from bending. We had to add metal corner strips on the top of the 16′ rail to keep our larger donkeys from chewing the top.

Are donkeys good for keeping grass down?

According to my academic Google research, donkeys were the most efficient pasture guardians. They naturally despised canine and were fairly easy keepers. It took only about an hour to locate a mama and baby pair out in Llano.

What can donkeys not eat?

Avoid feeding potatoes, anything from the brassica family, onions, leeks, garlic, stoned fruit and anything which is old, fermented or mouldy as these are toxic to donkeys. Carrots, apples, bananas, pears, turnips and swedes are all safe and usually very popular with donkeys.

How long do donkey’s stay pregnant?

11 – 14 monthsDonkey / Gestation period

Can mini donkeys live with dogs?

The truth is that a Miniature Donkey is no match for more than one dog at a time and sadly there have been too many reports of Miniature Donkeys being mauled and killed by neighborhood dogs.

How much is a miniature donkey worth?

If you’re interested in buying a miniature donkey, you should know that they’ll cost you anywhere from $500 – $2,000. Their ultimate price tag will depend on things like age, gender, and size. A healthy female who is ready to breed will be more expensive than a retired, gelded male.

How much is a miniature donkey cost?

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