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Donkey care ?

  • 24-04-2013 4:18pm
    #1
    vichoro
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭


    Hi I have two donkeys, a 9 month old and a 4 year old jack, sadly we have to have the older one put down so I'm basically wondering does anyone know what age, sex, donkey would be best to buy to keep the 9 month old company??
    They will kept as pets and will be around kids, thanks


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  • #2
    missmyler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 182 ✭✭missmyler


    Sorry to jump on the adopt don't buy bandwagon but please consider a rescue donkey if possible! There are tons being dumped recently. Also sorry to hear your one has to be put to sleep, it's never easy

    I will PM you more details. Best of luck


  • #3
    vichoro
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭vichoro


    Thank you for your help, much appreciated.


  • #4
    TOOYOUNGTODIE
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭TOOYOUNGTODIE


    Hi

    I have two Jack donkeys, see pic below(they broke into neighbours cows!!!)
    I was told dont get two males as they will fight, my two play with each other all the time and are great mates, they never fight. If you get a jenny be prepared for foals.


  • #5
    vichoro
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭vichoro


    Great pic : ) thanks for advice


  • #6
    Jen Pigs Fly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭Jen Pigs Fly


    I would geld the jack and then It wouldn't matter who his new friend is.


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  • #7
    JustAThought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,324 ✭✭✭JustAThought


    There is a great crowd called The Donkey Sanctuary.ie

    They have rescued foals & donkeys & maybe could advise . You could consider looking at rescuing/fostering one of theirs as a companion for your little donkey to see how they got along before you committed. ( and give a new little foal or gentle older donkey a new home)

    I'm very sorry to hear about your olde donkey : (


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