Tell me oh great ones…

[blitznbobs]

Ok I know I am probably a bit weird (ok not probably I am a bit weird) but I really fancy a pet dwarf donkey (saw them for the first time today and omg think they could be so great in my new holistic health equestrian centre I am currently building… so before i spend hours down a rabbit hole, tell me why I shouldnt have one… I know lots of miniature animals have health issues and i dont want to perpetuate these problems but they are god darn cute …

happy Christmas all

baileys hot chocolate to all those over 18 and ferrero rocher to spoil you all xx

 

[TheMule]

Horrible, horrible health problems and you are perpetuating the problem by encouraging the breeding of very compromised animals.
Lots of perfectly healthy and properly bred donkeys available to new homes. Or get a mini mule if you want extra cute.

 

[nagblagger]

I agree with TheMule, and you would need at least 2 of them, never have a single donkey.

 

[blitznbobs]

Horrible, horrible health problems and you are perpetuating the problem by encouraging the breeding of very compromised animals.
Lots of perfectly healthy and properly bred donkeys available to new homes. Or get a mini mule if you want extra cute.

Cant say im surprised but I am disappointed

 

[blitznbobs]

I agree with TheMule, and you would need at least 2 of them, never have a single donkey.

2 would not be a problem - stopping at 2 might be … I started with one horse I now have (whispers quietly so husband doesnt hear) 11…

 

[nagblagger]

I wouldn't be able to stop if i had the land. My last 2 I bought when my OH was away - and he is away tonight but not sure i could get away with it again.

 

[Barton Bounty]

I wouldn't be able to stop if i had the land. My last 2 I bought when my OH was away - and he is away tonight but not sure i could get away with it again.

Step away from the internet ???

 

[stangs]

Ignoring the genetic health issues, I should think keeping the weight off them would be a hell of a job too.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Don't go for a Dwarf. They honestly have so many health problems they should not have survived birth.

If you want true mini ones then go for Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys.

 

[Kaylum]

Same with most smaller bred animals. Like the frenchies they were originally the size of labs.

Please don't encourage the breeding of dwarf animals, even worse if your going to be a holistic centre.

 

[nagblagger]

[QUOTE="Barton Bountys’ Baubles, post:]Step away from the internet ???[/QUOTE]
Yes, I did as instructed bbb. He's only gone for 1 night, i need longer to smuggle it in.

 

[DressageCob]

Never buy a dwarf. They have so many issues and people keep breeding them because other people think they are cute. It's abusive.

Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys are the way to go. Small, cute but in proportion.

 

[asmp]

I think you should go the opposite and get a Poitou ?

I love seeing them when I go to the Donkey Sanctuary.

 

[HashRouge]

I think normal sized donkeys are lovely, so characterful! My parents' neighbour has about 12, so I always get woken up early in the morning by braying when I stay at theirs.

 

[SantaVera]

Whatever you get you need two. Get InTouch with the donkey sanctuary they have loads of information.

 

[rabatsa]

The Donkey Breed Society should have a list of breeders of minature donkeys, not dwarf donkeys.

You will pay more for less, like with smaller shetlands.

I have gone the other way and have 13 hand + donkeys.

You will really need to manage diet to prevent getting overweight and they put it on in places that ponies dont first.

 

[Red-1]

OMG Lou and Jesse come as a bonded pair!!!

Donkey Sales - Donkeys for Sale (donkeysofwales.com)

I would not be able to resist!

ETA they are miniature, not dwarf.

 

[Equi]

I’m going to assume you meant miniature and not dwarf.

 

[blitznbobs]

I’m going to assume you meant miniature and not dwarf.

i didn’t mean either i know bugger all about donkeys which is why i asked before i started any research at all… just saw a photo of a teeny tiny donkey and thought ‘ that’s what i want for Christmas’ which is a dangerous thing to say out loud in my house cos hubby often acts on such asides… will enter the rabbit hole of miniatures rather than dwarves

 

[TTK]

Noooooo do not buy from donkeys of Wales, she & partner are scammers

 

[smolmaus]

We have two miniature donkeys at our sanctuary and yes they are VERY cute but they are also huge pains in the backside. They get away with murder, but that isn't unusual for equines that size that people don't seem to bother teaching any manners. Rescue a couple if you don't mind a hard life in exchange for them occasionally being very sweet.

 

[rabatsa]

Noooooo do not buy from donkeys of Wales, she & partner are scammers

This is the person behind Donkeys of Wales
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/police-removed-72-donkeys-farm-25245393

 

[Gloi]

Goodness. Thanks for warning people.