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Do Donkeys Laugh? [Plus Why Do They Do It?]
Do donkeys laugh? Interesting question, isn’t it? The hee-haw sound or “bray” that resembles a laugh is how donkeys react to most …
How to Get Rid of Flies on Your Donkey? [Plus Prevention Methods]
Picture yourself strolling through your field enjoying the light summer breeze and sunshine. But as you continue walking and get closer to …
Can Goats Swim? [Plus How to Treat a Wet Goat?]
Did you know that goats can swim? Yes, you read that right. Goats can swim if the situation asks for it. Since …
How to Care for a Pregnant Goat [Tips to Keep Them Happy]
Pregnancy and gestation are crucial periods of time both for goats as well as their owners. Nutrition and diet for the goats …
Nigerian Dwarf Goat Vs Pygmy Goat: Which One Should You Choose?
Nigerian Dwarf Goats and Pygmy Goats are among the best miniature breeds that are easy to manage and maintain. And if you …
What Are Fainting Goats? [Why Do They Faint?]
Fainting goats are a breed of goats that undergo genetic mutation leading them to have congenital myotonia or fainting. This is a …
How Much Space Does a Pygmy Goat Need? [Plus Some Facts]
Considering their size, people often think that pygmy goats do not require much space. But it is not the case. A pygmy …
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How to Get Rid of Flies on Your Donkey? [Plus Prevention Methods]
Picture yourself strolling through your field enjoying the light summer breeze and sunshine. But as you continue walking and get closer to …
Are Donkeys Dangerous to Dogs? [Plus How to Keep Your Dog Safe]
Donkeys are strong animals who have quite a powerful kick when they want to use it. Unprovoked, donkeys are usually peaceful animals, …
How Cold is Too Cold for a Donkey? [Plus Tips to Keep Them Warm]
Research by Dr. Leanne Proops and Dr. Britta Osthaus from the University of Portsmouth and Canterbury Christ Church University, respectively, revealed that …
Can Donkeys and Goats Live Together? [Tips for Farm Owners]
If you want to own farm animals, you likely want to own more than one. However, the animals you own must be …
How Fast Can a Donkey Run? [Or Can They Even Run?]
A healthy donkey is capable of traveling quickly and carrying way more on its back than a human ever could, but just …
Why Do Donkeys Roll in Dust? [It’s Not Just to Have Fun]
Have you ever seen a donkey rolling in dry dirt? It looks like they are taking a bath in the dust. But …
What is the Best Bedding for Donkeys? [Plus Other Options]
When donkeys are in their barn or shelter, they require some form of bedding to help protect their joints from the hard …
How Much Does It Cost to Castrate a Donkey?
When you first bring home your new donkey, what do you need to do? Besides getting your donkey set up in its …
About Donkey on Farm
Donkey on Farm is an attempt to provide quality information on owning farm animals, taking care of them and providing them a healthy and happy life.
Our content is prepared and reviewed by experts in the industry and are often backed by popular research. We always try to bring the best information in an easy to consume manner for our readers.
Although we started as a donkey blog, due to the feedback we received from our readers, we decided to expand our content to other farm animals as well. Most of our current articles are written around equine topics, however you can see more articles covering other farm animals on the website soon.