tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post7908415193253965320..comments2023-07-15T00:43:45.516-07:00Comments on A Day in the Life of Mrs. Cravitz: I am Donkey Driven and need your Advice:mrscravitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734008259700267954noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post-42866988369820925362012-02-12T16:35:58.899-08:002012-02-12T16:35:58.899-08:00Here are my two cents:
Donkeys will be friends wi...Here are my two cents:<br /><br />Donkeys will be friends with a horse but they are happiest with another donkey. I would get another donkey to be Star's buddy, one who is similar in age. They will have similar energy levels and interests.<br /><br />If you take Libby off on a ride, Star and her new donkey buddy won't care one bit as long as they have each other.<br /><br />There are thousands of donkeys that need a home. You can't adopt them all. Find one that is right for Star - again, I'll emphasize getting one who is of similar age. If you get a young male, get one who was gelded very early so he likely won't have any interest in her when she's in season. You will probably be better off getting a young jenny.<br /><br />Don't let Star's standoffishness get to you. She has been in your life a very short time. You have to earn her trust. and that may take a long time. Once you have it, she will be a pocket donkey. Getting her a donkey buddy will tell her you understand her needs.<br /><br />Donkeys are very easy keepers and don't need to be out on pasture full time. If you suspect your pasture won't support two donkeys and a horse, try to arrange things so the donkeys won't be on the pasture 24/7. If they have each other to play with, they won't mind being turned out on a drylot as long as they're together.<br /><br />Ok, maybe that's more than two cents. Don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of any help.the7msnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082802012105875164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post-48565430235369996322012-02-12T16:18:17.525-08:002012-02-12T16:18:17.525-08:00There is also the possibility that if you got anot...There is also the possibility that if you got another donkey, Star would ignore you and Libby completely, and cleave to the other donkey. <br /><br />Her staring, and apparent 'sadness'--maybe it's normal donkey behavior you're not accustomed to? I don't know. I'm a horsewoman. Haven't been around many donkeys, either.<br /><br />Regardless of what you decide, spending a lot of one-on-one time with her, earning her trust and respect, would help the situation. It does with every species of animal. Perhaps take her on long walks?Sara Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05061187389882544115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post-18768459229469551182012-02-12T14:56:38.803-08:002012-02-12T14:56:38.803-08:00We got our two minis six years ago from Craigslist...We got our two minis six years ago from Craigslist and lost one to old age last spring and it broke my heart. <br />In the future I would prefer it if my donkeys out live me.<br />We have a standard and a mini who are buddys, but they are both very freindly with the sheep, the goats and the pig, so if you don't have a lot of space and it's a stay put in the pasture companion you're looking for, how about a sheep or goat :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476595338905840856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post-33568313011520269832012-02-12T14:28:12.395-08:002012-02-12T14:28:12.395-08:00I'd contact Morning Bray Farm and The 7MSN Ran...I'd contact Morning Bray Farm and The 7MSN Ranch (they both have blogs). They have donkeys and could probably help you figure out what to to. 7MSN also has a horse with theirs. Good luck!KarenTXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02258106886884315707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post-26944244353133697672012-02-12T13:23:40.603-08:002012-02-12T13:23:40.603-08:00I think the donkeys are all adorable and I know th...I think the donkeys are all adorable and I know this has been on your mind for some time now, but wanted to share a couple of my own barn life observations:<br /><br />1. Peace in the pasture...if it's not broke, don't fix it.<br /><br /> and <br /><br />2. Three's a crowd.<br /><br />If I was going to expand, I'd expand with another donkey and another horse or I'd leave as is. Anyway, just wanted to share my thoughts.50+ Horseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205713626334967847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post-80584632541309682422012-02-12T11:37:07.122-08:002012-02-12T11:37:07.122-08:00Star is 6 years old.Star is 6 years old.mrscravitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06734008259700267954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post-84826386528290398152012-02-12T11:19:40.195-08:002012-02-12T11:19:40.195-08:00How old is Star?How old is Star?The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.com