MaryZoe
Chillin' with the herd
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My little Rosie (7 month old mini-donkey jennet foal) expresses a certain "interest" in my baby goats. The goats are 2 months old and as sweet and innocent as ever. They have no fear of anything. The goats and donkeys (Rosie and her mom) are usually fine when together out in the back yard, but every so often Rosie seems to get a little excited and chases the goats for a bit. She does not express actual aggression--she stops before she gets too close to them--but I wonder whether she is being naughty and needs reprimanding, or whether she's just having fun. I know how aggressive donkeys can be to goats. I have read of donkeys killing goats. But this looks more like play than aggression. As I write this I get the feeling that it is behavior I should stop (or try to stop), but is there any chance it's all in fun?
If anyone has experience with this I'd be grateful to hear about it.
Thanks, MZ
If anyone has experience with this I'd be grateful to hear about it.
Thanks, MZ