Those with enough land may consider taking up a donkey as a pet rather than a dog. One reason for this is because of a donkey’s intelligence. While a donkey is typically stereotyped as a fool, this may not actually be the reality. Many vets actually consider donkeys to be smarter than horses. Depending on …
Just like people, all miniature donkeys have their own personalities. Some of them are going to be more quiet than others while some are just more talkative on the whole. A very mouthy miniature donkey will probably make more noise than a dog or even other types of farm animals, especially if they want something. …
Miniature donkeys can scare off coyotes and even feral domestic dogs, but they shouldn’t be forced to do it themselves! Some farmers keep what they call livestock guardians, which are animals that look after other animals. Often, these are lamas or other large animals that graze on grass, but miniature donkeys can do the same …
Are you interested in buying a dwarf or miniature donkey? If so, you’ll need to shell out at least $1,200. You may end up spending as much as $2,000. You may be able to get a sort of “bulk discount” by buying a young donkey in a package with their mother. This may cost anywhere …
So you’re fed up with the same old same old and want to try something new. Having a miniature donkey as a pet is certainly a departure. Whether or not this is one that you have fully thought out beforehand is another issue. Perhaps it’s time to devote a few moments to researching this latest …
