designer43
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We have had our six Nigerian Dwarves for 3+ years. They all get along as well as goats can. They have their cranky days, but 98% of the time it's a mutual love-fest. My wife has wanted one for longer than we have had the goats.
Today we bought a neutered miniature donkey on Craigslist. The poor donkey is terrified of their horses and longhorns. They say he just stands by the gate all day. He gets here in three days.
We have an area adjacent to the goats where the chickens graze, but no shelter. Would it be safe to put him in with the Nigerians after a few hours? The donkey is about the same size as the biggest goat.
Anybody have advice on introducing a three year old donkey to Nigerians?
Today we bought a neutered miniature donkey on Craigslist. The poor donkey is terrified of their horses and longhorns. They say he just stands by the gate all day. He gets here in three days.
We have an area adjacent to the goats where the chickens graze, but no shelter. Would it be safe to put him in with the Nigerians after a few hours? The donkey is about the same size as the biggest goat.
Anybody have advice on introducing a three year old donkey to Nigerians?
So much will depend on the temperaments of the animals involved...I would put the donkey in the adjacent pen and just keep a close eye on everybody. If they seem to be okay after a few to several hours, I would open the gate and let them introduce themselves at their pace, just supervising from the sidelines. 
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