Daphne and Chloe, our donkey gals, have been with us almost four months now,
and I've got to tell you....
I love miniature donkeys!
These two girls are the very bestest of friends....
never going anywhere without the other.
Each morning, they go out to pasture and spend more time investigating than eating.
They head to the horses paddock and barn to nose around.
And if I am out cleaning up manure, they stay right with me.
Incredibly sociable, they seem to just enjoy human interaction
for no other reason than just to snuggle and touch.
The only real stubbornness we experienced was that first week
of trying to establish the going-out-to-pasture routine...
remember this?....
Since that first week, these gals have been so easy to manage.
They seem to understand the routine.
And when I sound the call "In!" they scamper back into their dry lot...
knowing that their breakfast awaits.
They are never aggressive.
The closest thing to any aggressive behavior they display is a little bit of
"horseplay" just between them.
They are tolerant of the dogs and get along fine with the other equines.
New activities like clipping and hoof trimming are reliably easy with Chloe,
and reliably difficult with Daphne.
But all in all, they are just wonderful creatures...
gentle, peaceful, sweet natured, friendly.
And cuter than cute!
I guess you have figured out by now...
I just love them!
And if you come for a farm visit....
you will too!
Believe it or not, there are parts of this country where burros (cousins to these gals)
are shot on sight...as they are thought to be a nuisance.
Don't even get me started!
Hope you have a great weekend!
We have a very busy one planned...
I am catering farm lunch for 20 on Saturday...whew!
(I am spending most of today cooking and baking.)
(I am spending most of today cooking and baking.)
And Sunday will be spent with our kids and Tyler.
And with any luck, this heat wave might just be over for the weekend.
See you Monday with more Tails from the Farm.
Comments
Thank you for giving me my farm of my dreams. And YES, someday I am coming for a farm visit. I may be a gray haired old lady by that time, but until then I'll enjoy everyday on my virtual farm! Hugs!!
I could never understand hunting!!! I could NOT do it!
Kris
Oma Linda