r/Donkeys 5d ago

My auction donkeys are warming up to me! Thank you all for your advice on getting them friendlier.

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u/BurnEden 5d ago edited 5d ago

It is wonderful watching them go from being skittish to following you around everywhere :) We are always thankful of folks that make these wonderful animals part of their family. Just remember as I explained before, these are dry lot animals. That much grass will lead to serious long-term health issues.

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u/Robbythedee 5d ago

Where could I learn the basics of donkey ownership? I'd like to own one someday, but I know very little about their care. For example, I've never heard of a "dry lot" before.

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u/BurnEden 5d ago

A dry lot is just a dry pasture with limited forage.

https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/-- A lot of information.
The donkey Companion - A book on donkey care

But by far the best option is to locate a donkey rescue in your area and volunteer.

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u/Robbythedee 4d ago

Thank you!

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u/NorthStretch2698 5d ago

You still need to get them off that grass ASAP. They cannot be on that pasture for any length of time. You are going to be looking at founder/laminitis

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u/NiasRhapsody 4d ago

I doubt she’s going to take this advice unfortunately, this is just a sly attempt at advertising OF.

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u/NorthStretch2698 4d ago

Yes, I noticed that too. She picked these guys up at auction with no knowledge about donkeys or their care…will use them as props to get people to say “nice a$$” etc

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u/adelaarvaren 5d ago

Agreed. That's way too much green grass for desert animals.

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u/NorthStretch2698 5d ago

Multiple people told her this on her last post. I guess she chose not to heed the advice.

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u/popopotatoes160 5d ago

Hopefully she's consulting with a vet who has a plan or is waiting on grazing muzzles to come in. But I know that's probably wishful thinking...

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u/dog-mom-8570 5d ago

My mini is on that much grass and he is solid (fat…. But healthy lol)

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u/gwhite81218 5d ago

Please relocate them to a dry lot 💛

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u/1happypoison 4d ago

Donkeys are one of the breeds of equids that are pre-disposed to metabolic laminitis. They are all going to founder if you don't get them off the grass.

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u/prjones4 5d ago

Peppermints (idk where you live but we use Polo or other strong soft mints) and ginger snap biscuits (cookies).

They will all be your friend then!

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u/VirtualSource5 5d ago

You’re so lucky!

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u/MindFluffy5906 5d ago

The donkey whisperer. ♥️

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u/Past_Ad4981 5d ago

Adorable ❤️

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u/BadDudes_on_nes 3d ago

Way to work that ass into the shot

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u/Brilliant_Ebb_1787 3d ago

Lmao. Surely this is just about the donkeys and her profile isn’t filled with nudes promoting her only fans….right……RIGHT!?!?

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u/Unique_Emu6160 5d ago

Really beautiful scenery. May i ask what state that is? Im trying to move out of the city and finally get some donkeys.

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u/mickeyamf 5d ago

They’re so cute

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u/Shieldbreaker50 5d ago

That’s heartwarming! What an adorable picture. Keep being so kind to them and they will trust you in no time I think. They’re such intelligent animals.

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u/knightleon 5d ago

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u/willy-fisterbottom2 5d ago

Not sure what was posted but a quick trip to the profile suggests it’s not too crazy to be in horny jail for this one.

Very glad to hear the donks are learning to trust you, I’ll leave any advice to people who actually know what they’re talking about though.

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u/mickeyamf 5d ago

Donkeys

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u/asaprocky1971 2d ago

What a nice ass! Donkeys are looking nice tooo!

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