My Donkeys Arrived Yesterday

[BrayJunction]

Here is my first BackYard Herd. I have chickens, but of course they don't exactly qualify as a "herd." I have cared for these donkeys when their owners were on vacation, so I already knew them somewhat. They are mom, dad, and son. The jacks are gelded. They are overweight but I hope to work on that. So far they are friendly, easily groomed, and I've watched the farrier trim them at their previous home. They did very well for the farrier. I am hoping to train one to drive. Will try to get better pics soon.

 

[jodief100]

How fun! Nice looking donkeys. Enjoy them!

 

[daisychick]

Congrats!!! They are cute!

 

[aggieterpkatie]

I love donkeys!!

 

[Bunnylady]

Oh, how cute! Congrats!

I hate to say it, but you may be stuck with those bulgy "pones" of fat on your donkeys. Donkeys are notorious for not losing them once they form. I knew a very elderly jenny that had a broken-over crest from all the fat, who had visible ribs at the same time.

("Good with the farrier" is HUGE! Lucky you!)

 

[terrilhb]

They are so cute. I want one. Good luck with them.

 

[PattySh]

They are really cute. I bet you will have fun with them.

 

[BrayJunction]

I hate to say it, but you may be stuck with those bulgy "pones" of fat on your donkeys. Donkeys are notorious for not losing them once they form

Yes, I know that once "crestfallen" always crestfallen. It's too bad, but I hope to at least get them in better shape. Thanks, everyone, for the nice comments!

 

[BoonesBain]

Hi! Your post caught my attention because I just went and bought a donkey sight unseen. It turns out that the pictures weren't fluff, he's obese. I've heard that it's hard to get weight off of them, but I'm going to do my darndest to get my fella into shape. He and I have been walking daily up and down the pasture hill, increasing the number of times we make the trip, daily. I realize that I'm equally out of shape so were working on it together. How wonderful of you to take on this trio. You have a lovely herd!

 

[BrayJunction]

Thanks for the nice comment! I'm 2 1/2 months into it and it's hard for me to say whether mine have lost weight because they came with winter coats. Now that their coats are sleek and shiny, of course they look a lot thinner. Maybe I'll post some pics soon and everyone can be the judge. Have fun with your new donkey!