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magnoliakathy
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Kathryn
Magnolia
Texas
USA
453 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 05 2014 : 2:21:09 PM
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I have convinced the hubby he needs to cut down on some of the mowing he does, to take down a couple of fences and let the goats in to help. All of us goat owners know they are browsers not so much on grazing. I am considering fostering two mini-donkeys from a local rescue to "mow" for us. Do any of you donkey owners have any input for this? I know some their needs are different from goats, but that is easily overcome. Hubby is already figuring out which end of the animal barn to add on to for them to have shelter, and I am reading up on donkey care. Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.
When you free your mind your heart can fly. Farmgirl # 714, |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Jul 05 2014 : 3:37:51 PM
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if they are not tame and/or easy to catch, keep halters and short( about 2 foot long) lead lines attached, make sure they are not jumpers (is your fenceing high enough), use treats to teach them to come to you, they are very inteligent and rarely forget abuse, so sometimes they will never warm up or trust people again...I have mini mules, and they are great flock protecters, they will keep out stray dogs and coyotes, fox and badgers...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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miniture donkeys for "lawnmowers"
