Research by Dr. Leanne Proops and Dr. Britta Osthaus from the University of Portsmouth and Canterbury Christ Church University, respectively, revealed that donkeys are less tolerant to the cold than horses. Their research found that Donkeys start to seek shelter when the temperature falls below 57.2°F (14℃). Therefore, temperatures below 57.2°F (14℃) would be too cold for donkeys. If you live in the northern region of the United States, where average temperatures in winter range…
Lately, donkeys have been all the rage on social media for their vocal, loving, and outgoing natures. If you’ve been thinking about getting a donkey, you may be wondering how much their needs actually cost, and more so, how much does it cost to maintain a donkey. Just like any other animal, donkeys need food, shelter, and medical attention. Additionally, donkeys need ample room to move around freely outside. So, how much does it cost…
Daily grooming sessions are a must to keep your donkey looking good. Donkeys love to roll around on the ground, and they tend to get dirty rather quickly. But should you bathe your donkey? Daily brushing is necessary to get rid of dried dirt and mud but is water and soap necessary? Donkeys don’t necessarily require full baths as long as they get groomed regularly. But, if your donkey is getting just a little too…
Picture yourself strolling through your field enjoying the light summer breeze and sunshine. But as you continue walking and get closer to the pasture, you notice more and more flies start buzzing around your head. When you get to your donkeys, you see that the flies are swarming all around them. Where did they come from, and how can you get rid of those flies on your donkey? Donkeys have a couple of natural ways…
When donkeys are in their barn or shelter, they require some form of bedding to help protect their joints from the hard floor. Bedding is also needed to absorb any liquid output from the donkeys or spilled water. Without bedding, a donkey’s area can get pretty nasty pretty quickly. Since several types of bedding are available commercially, it can be hard to know exactly what is the best bedding for donkeys. What is the best…
When you first bring home your new donkey, what do you need to do? Besides getting your donkey set up in its new home, that is. One of the things you might need to consider is whether or not to castrate your donkey. But how much does it cost to castrate a donkey? The cost of castrating a donkey varies depending on the location, the donkey’s weight, and the donkey’s age. How much does it…
If you are a new donkey owner or if you are planning to breed a donkey, you might have had this question in mind. How long does a baby donkey stay with its mother? Would the mother donkey really take care of the baby? The average length of time that a baby donkey stays with its mother is between 4 and 6 months from birth. As a donkey owner, it is important to provide the…
Donkeys need ample space to graze. The number of donkeys you can have per acre land depends majorly on their size. Usually, a medium-sized donkey needs about 0.5 acres of land. That means you can have 2 medium-sized donkeys per acre. We should also keep in mind that donkeys like to be in groups or in pairs. So there should be adequate land with easy access to water, fresh grass, and hay. Allocate more land…
Curious people often want to know how much a donkey can carry. The short answer is a lot. The long answer is that how much donkeys can carry while still avoiding overburdening depends. Donkeys are, and always have been, a crucial part of life and work for many people. According to data from 2020, there are approximately 44 million working donkeys around the world. There are undoubtedly many uses for donkeys, including their ability to…
