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Barnyard Buddies:  Anyone have a mini-burro??  |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
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 Posted - Mar 13 2007 : 6:59:13 PM
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We are thinking of adding a mini-burro to our farm. Anyone have any experience with these adorable guys? Would love to hear any advice you can give.....I am hoping it could be a companion animal to our 3 horses and 1 small pony.
Keep Smiling.....Bev
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berries
True Blue Farmgirl
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gloria g
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2007 : 7:51:39 PM
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Hi Beverly, I haven't posted in a while, but was checking emails tonight and thought I'd drop a line to you. We have two miniature Jacks! We got them when they were three months old. Brothers, same dad, different moms born 1 day apart, and they have never been apart. They did well together until the hormones kicked in. They will be 4 years old in October this year. They are getting stronger and stronger and are acting out now. But until recently, they were just little boys. But they are fighting through the fence, and we are keeping them separate now. And we spend alot of time with ours. They are still our little boys, but I am more careful around them. They are cute as buttons. One has the typical color, grey with the brown cross on his back, and the other one is white with brown spots. I really enjoy having them, but just concerned of their change. They are just growing up! Are your horses and pony a gelding? Girls would do good. But the boys seem to be very affectionate. But they too still bite and kick, especially when it's cold. They love cold weather!
Hope this helps! Ours are just pets! They have never seen a (girl). I think that would really change them!
farmgirl hugs, gloria g. Richards, TX
strawberry fields forever and ever!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2007 : 8:22:10 PM
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I think they would be so fun to have!! Adorable little guys!!
Hey Gloria! How fun to see you posting..I have missed you alot!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2007 : 8:33:14 PM
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sounds like fun..there is a mini donkey/burro farm near here..they are really cute.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 04:07:18 AM
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Thanks, Gloria...
Were yours ever gelded? Our horses and ponies are all geldings....no mares around (because the guys tend to get stupid around the gals, so we don't give them any opportunity) We were planning to geld the burro. Any more advice? Sure appreciated your reply!
Keep Smiling.....Bev
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berries
True Blue Farmgirl
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gloria g
Florida
USA
475 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 05:07:51 AM
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Morning everyone! Good to get on here. Kinda backed up with quilting! That's not a bad thing, just no time for computer. Taking one of our dogs to the vet this morning for a spay!
No Beverly, both of the guys are still Jacks which I think is the problem. Just the cost and travel to have it done are not available right now. My sister has a stock trailer, but between the both of us, funds and she is about 50 miles from me, we just haven't done it yet. They are adorable. They bray to us when they see us in the yard, or hear a vehicle coming in or see my husband. It is so sweet sounding. But again, they are beginning to be very strong!!!! Hard to handle even with a halter on. But we love them.
Well, I'm off for the last spay. We have six girl dogs!!!!! And we are behind on this one. She is two years old and in between heats! We also live 25 miles from town!
Have a great day! And I'm checking up on you all!!!!
farmgirl hugs, gloria g. Richards, TX
strawberry fields forever and ever!
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 05:42:56 AM
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HI BERRIES!!!!!
So glad to see you on the site. Hope all is well in your world.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 6:41:33 PM
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Hi Berries.....well, we, too have dogs and I can relate to how strong the Jack is....our youngest dog is a Newfie.....and boy is she strong and also a little stubborn....should get along well with a mini Jack!
Keep Smiling.....Bev
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
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Talitha
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 7:42:38 PM
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I dont have one but sure plan to once we settle! Everything I have read and heard makes them sound like the perfect pet addition to my farmette! Gloria..so good to see you!!! ... If anyone else has them or gets them please post because I want to know all I can about them as well!!
Bev if you get one/some please let me know and keep me posted on how you feel they fit in and all!
Hugz to All!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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Aunt Karen
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
West Central Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 06:35:05 AM
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We are in the process of adopting a few of these darling creatures for our farmette. I visited a lady who raises mini donkeys a few weeks ago and she suggested if we just want pets we would be happier with a gelding. She said once the jacks get older they think about one thing. LOL!
So now I'm just trying to decide which way I want to go. There was one female there that was sooo pretty and she seemed to claim me as her person.
I'll post a picture once we get them home.
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
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Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2007 : 12:20:17 AM
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Oh!! Please do post one! I think they are precious and do tell us all about it when you pick one for your very own!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2007 : 2:36:29 PM
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I have a 2 yr old mini donkey named Jeremiah and he is the sweetest thing ever!! I swear he thinks he's a pup and should be allowed to crawl into your lap to be petted. He has the sweetest disposition I could ever hope for. I feel like I won the donkey lottery with him!! In case ya couldn't tell, I'm totally in love with my donkey!!!
I have a funny story to tell about him, but be warned.....It's colorful, and sorta X rated so don't read if you think you might be offended.
Last Fall we had some college interns helping out here at the farm. We noticed 2 cute college girls over by Jeremiah and giggling and pointing. He was ya know, showing off(he had an extension). My husband said "Hey, are you embarrassing my donkey?" One of the girls said," Oh no, He doesn't have ANYTHING to be embarrassed about"! My Hubby wanted to crawl under a rock!
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Aunt Karen
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
West Central Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 08:09:25 AM
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Luzy, that is hilarious! If you get a chance post a picture of him - not the x rated one, of course. :o)
Did y'all know these donkeys can live for 40 years?!?!? I was surprised to hear that.
Karen |
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 12:54:58 PM
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Hi Karen, I had no idea about their life span. Guess I'd better scout out some Godparents for my donkey!!! Thanks for the info!
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 9:21:25 PM
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Too funny Luzy!! lol Please post a picture of 'im, would love to see him! How long have you had him? How big of an area do you keep him in? Would love to know more!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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