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Bella
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Karen
USA
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 Posted - Dec 17 2012 : 5:10:40 PM
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Our gelding chased after my cat the other day, coming within an inch of getting her. Thankfully, she managed to jump onto a fence post and escape. I'd been told that donkeys would not attack cats or dogs that were always around them, that they'd get used to them. Now I'm very worried about my outside pets. Cats can move fast, but donkeys are incredibly fast.
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2012 : 6:33:07 PM
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My mule will chase the cats too and the cats have been around as long or longer than my mule. Missy came within a hair of stomping a stray dog that came into the pasture at our previous place. For some reason though, she doesn't chase the ornery dog that the neighbors let run, who chases cars and annoys my dogs while I'm out walking them (on a leash). So, your kitties will learn very quickly to stay clear as mine have, especially when the head goes down and the ears go back...its time to run!!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
"Look deep into Nature, and then you will understand everything better."--Albert Einstein
"A meal of bread, cheese and beer constitutes the perfect food." --Queen Elizabeth I
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2012 : 6:37:35 PM
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Super B (our donkey) does that also--he chases after most everything but usually is playing and not trying to injure the other critter. Our dogs, cats, and goats (when we had some) were out with him and they all chased after one another but he didn't hurt any of them. But the cats usually would steer clear of him after a time or two. Has he been around other animals at all? Super B had only been around other equine and dogs passing by his field where he lived before. After he got used to the goats and our dogs he didn't chase them as much but they did play alot, and sometimes it'd be the other critters that started it. Although I would just keep an eye out in case he is being territorial or defensive. And if that is the case, I really don't know what would help other than to introduce him to the cat a little each day until he gets used to her under your supervision.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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Bella
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Karen
USA
274 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2012 : 6:48:42 PM
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Rachel,
He has been around cows. I've seen him go after the timid ones, but he met his match with one of the dominant ones. His mother is sweet, even protective of me. He is a year and a half old and cries like a baby when mommy gets out of his sight. Whenever I walk my beagle on a leash beside the fence, he runs after us with his head down and looks at her like he'd loved to get her. He's nipped at our neighbor's black Lab whenever he's up close to the fence. And, the farrier has a time with him whenever she comes out. He's a rowdy boy, a real handful.
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"Just living is not enough, said the butterfly. One must have freedom, sunshine and a little flower." -Hans Christian Anderson |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Dec 18 2012 : 04:10:11 AM
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Well, here in KY. donkeys are used as gaurd animals, which means they will keep just about everything out of a pasture.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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newfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
Janis
Baker
WV
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Posted - Dec 18 2012 : 06:54:12 AM
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2012 : 4:13:42 PM
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Super B was a spoiled brat when we got him. He loved to bite (hard) and try to push us around. After getting slapped in the mouth and told no every time he'd try to nip or bite or get pushy, he finally stopped--and it didn't take him very long either. He's sweet as can be these days. Not to the point of being abusive but you may just have to get rough enough with him consistently to show him who's the boss.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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Bad Donkey
