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…
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…
Donkeys are strong animals who have quite a powerful kick when they want to use it. Unprovoked, donkeys are usually peaceful animals, but they will absolutely defend themselves and their herd if they feel the need to. In answer to the question, “Are donkeys dangerous to dogs?” The answer is that yes, they can be. Though donkeys are larger animals, they do still have some predators that they fear. These usually include but are not…
If you want to own farm animals, you likely want to own more than one. However, the animals you own must be compatible for their well-being and comfort. With this in mind, can donkeys and goats live together? The answer to this question depends on the personality type of the donkey you have, it varies in each farm case. Some donkeys have an attachment to goats and get along with them well, whereas other donkeys…
A healthy donkey is capable of traveling quickly and carrying way more on its back than a human ever could, but just how fast can a donkey run in order to get these tasks done? Industrialization (which led to mechanization) has largely replaced the donkey, but there are many countries and cultures out there that still rely on this sturdy creature. A donkey is of course slower than a machine, but considering the donkey’s sturdiness,…
Have you ever seen a donkey rolling in dry dirt? It looks like they are taking a bath in the dust. But why do donkeys roll in dust? Besides rolling for fun, donkeys have some excellent reasons for rolling in dust. And their reasons change throughout the seasons and even with temperature fluctuations throughout the day. Depending on the weather, donkeys roll in dust or dirt to fluff out their winter coat, help with shedding,…
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…
