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Farm Animals Blog
See all our blog posts covering farm animals below. Older posts can be seen on other pages.
7 Signs of a Healthy Donkey [Is Your Donkey Healthy?]
Donkeys have remained one of the most reliable and age-old work and burden sharers for mankind. They are sort of an all-terrain …
Donkey Behavior: The Ultimate Guide to Knowing Your Long-Eared Friends
When it comes to caring for and understanding donkey behavior, there’s often a misunderstanding that they are similar to horses as they …
Can Miniature Donkeys Live Inside the House?
Miniature donkeys are known best for their adorable size which tends to range between 32-34 inches, and they weigh around 200-450 pounds. …
Saddle Donkeys: They Can Be Your Best Riding Partners
Saddle donkeys are donkeys that have been trained to be saddled and ridden. Over the past few years, saddle donkeys have been …
Are Donkeys Cheaper to Keep Than Horses? [With Cost Breakdown]
What do you think can be cheaper and better to own, a donkey or a horse? People might think it is better …
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 …
How Much Does it Cost to Maintain a Donkey? [Is it Expensive?]
Lately, donkeys have been all the rage on social media for their vocal, loving, and outgoing natures. If you’ve been thinking about …
Donkey vs Mule vs Burro: What is the Difference?
Did you ever come across an animal that you couldn’t quite figure out whether it was a donkey, a mule, or a …
What are the Benefits of Donkey Milk?
Humans have used donkey milk for various reasons for thousands of years. We know, of course, that donkeys have been used for …
Are Donkeys Smarter Than Dogs? [Answer: Yes and No]
Most people who have met or interacted with a donkey know that they are incredibly smart creatures. Some even say that they …
How Long Do Donkeys Sleep?
If you’ve ever driven by a farm or been around donkeys, you’ll have noticed that they sometimes sleep standing up. But how …
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, …
Animals all behave in different ways, and their reactions usually have a meaning or a reason behind them. Biting is no exception. …
Why Do Donkeys Hee Haw? [Hint: It’s Perfectly Normal]
Donkeys can be very vocal animals with a lot to say. Their sounds are quite unique and recognizable once you hear them. …
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 Do Donkeys Show Aggression? [Plus Tips to Stay Safe]
Donkeys are not inherently aggressive animals by any means. But like any animal, donkeys can and sometimes do show aggression. Usually, this …
Why Do Donkeys Kick? [And How to Avoid Getting Kicked]
Donkeys are famous for kicking. There’s even an exercise inspired by and named after donkeys kicking. But why do donkeys kick? They …
A common misconception about donkeys is that they are stubborn or ‘dumb’, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. People have …
What is a Miniature Donkey? [How Are They Different?]
The term ‘miniature donkey’ is quite obvious. You can guess it is some type of donkey that is small or mini when …