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Yes, donkeys need their hooves trimmed on a regular schedule, too! My docs have met owners that don’t know this is necessary. Donkey hooves grow continually and don’t wear down on the type of ground we house them on. However, donkey hooves are quite different from horse hooves, so you’ll want to find a farrier who is familiar with the differences.
You must be willing to adjust their food and supplementation if a donkey needs their diet modified to rectify health challenges as well. Failing to have an appropriate intake process could pose a serious risk to your residents. Donkeys must have a clean, dry barn, or, at the very least, a three-sided shelter.
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A donkey’s hoof is approximately 5-10 degrees more upright than a horse’s hoof, and the shape of the hoof and sole is different. While my Springhill docs are out and about taking care of horses, they also see plenty of their long-eared cousins, the donkeys! Sometimes they’re kept as pets, or companions to a horse, and sometimes they are used as guardians to keep other animals safe against predators. Whatever their role, donkeys need good care just like the rest of the herd.
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You may need to give him a break from wet or muddy pasture during wetter times of the year. Providing a clean, dry, bedded stall where he can stand for part of the day can help to dry out his feet. Pick out his hooves frequently to remove dirt and manure and keep an eye out for changes in his hoof structure. It can be a challenge to control a donkey’s weight in our area. Many people want to turn their donkeys out on the same lush pastures as their horses, which is an immediate recipe for donkey obesity and health problems. Horse owners may be used to feeding the products their horses thrive on and want to treat their donkey just as well.
Donkeys can kick hard and accurately, and a good farrier is hard to find, so make sure you work with your donkey beforehand so that it’s a positive experience for everyone. Educational school visits tailored to meet your requirements. We specialise in miniature Mediterranean donkey if space is a problem standing at a tiny 32″.
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In non-medical circumstances, isolation represents the act of preventing an individual from being near their companions due to forced separation. Forcibly isolating an individual to live alone and apart from their companions can result in boredom, loneliness, anxiety, and distress. To vulnerable residents such as young foals or individuals with mobility issues.
Barney the donkey, from Kelly's Donkeys, a middle-aged 19-year-old rescue, traveled from his home near Longleat to meet the people staying at Orchid Care Home on Guernsey Lane. In some parts of the country this might be very easy because there might not be any grass to worry about. Or a person’s property might be perfectly set up to provide an area without grass for their donkey. A big thank you to all of our supporters helping to raise funds through donations to help us build our lovely new barn for hay. We have just found a new farmer who has delivered large bails for us on a regular basis.
Young foals are especially vulnerable, so it’s a good idea to close them into a safe space overnight until they get a bit bigger. Like horses, donkeys are susceptible to internal parasites, and if not dewormed, can build up large parasite loads. This can cause diarrhea, weight loss, poor hair coat, colic, or severe anemia.
In the wild, they travel great distances every day looking for all their food. If you look at donkeys in the wild, they are a very healthy weight, and their feet look great. They naturally wear their feet off on the sand and rocks that they spend all day traveling on to find their food.
When children come along, we can finish the visit by providing donkey rides out in the garden. If there is limited time or space, children can simply sit on the donkeys in the home itself. We are open to ideas and will do our best to accommodate individual homes’ needs and wishes. Dental disease is the second most common health problem in donkeys, after foot problems. Since donkeys are stoic and don’t like to show pain, don’t wait for them to show you signs of a problem, since by then there might be a BIG problem. Donkeys, like horses, have teeth that wear down constantly throughout their lives due to their continual grazing.
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A well-balanced, high fiber diet is best for your donkey. Give him limited grass to graze and a fibrous hay such as coastal or Teff. A small amount of ration balancer to provide vitamins and minerals will suffice. Only sick, underweight, or old donkeys need any additional feeding, so talk to my doc if you think that’s the case. For routine farrier care, a 6-8 week schedule is sufficient.
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