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Resources About Donkeys

  • donkey evolution, donkey facts, donkey health

Donkeys: How We Got Here

The history and current challenges of the domesticated donkey.
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  • donkey evolution, donkey facts, donkey health

Donkeys: How We Got Here

The history and current challenges of the domesticated donkey.
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  • donkey behavior, donkey care, donkey safety

How To Be Safely Around A Donkey

A short guide on how to be safe around donkeys and how to recognize the signs that they want to be left alone.
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  • donkey behavior, donkey care, donkey safety

How To Be Safely Around A Donkey

A short guide on how to be safe around donkeys and how to recognize the signs that they want to be left alone.
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  • donkey care, donkey housing, donkey living spaces

Creating A Good Home For Donkeys

Like many animals, donkeys are happiest with ample safe outdoor space to roam and graze on, as well as an indoor shelter to keep
Three donkeys in a field
  • donkey care, donkey housing, donkey living spaces

Creating A Good Home For Donkeys

Like many animals, donkeys are happiest with ample safe outdoor space to roam and graze on, as well as an indoor shelter to keep them out of the elements when necessary, though what their living space ends up exactly looking like could vary quite a bit depending on your resources and geography!
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  • donkey health, donkey toxicity issues, plants toxic to donkeys, toxic plants

Things That Are Toxic To Donkeys

This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to donkeys and tips on how to prevent poisoning at
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  • donkey health, donkey toxicity issues, plants toxic to donkeys, toxic plants

Things That Are Toxic To Donkeys

This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to donkeys and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
  • donkey health, donkey health evaluation, donkey veterinary care

How To Conduct A Donkey Health Check

Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about donkey health checks!
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  • donkey health, donkey health evaluation, donkey veterinary care

How To Conduct A Donkey Health Check

Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn't) about donkey health checks!

Fun Facts About Donkeys

Donkeys evolved to survive desert environments and get up to 95% of their nutrients from a diet consisting of plants generally considered inedible. Their digestive tract evolved to ensure they could get more nutrients out of generally indigestible plant matter. This means they can do more with less in comparison to horses!
Donkeys have a strong sense of self-preservation. This is often mistaken for stubbornness. However, it is usually the careful analysis of a situation and whether it might pose a threat or be unpleasant for them. Demonstrating to a donkey that what is being asked will result in a positive (or at least neutral) outcome can make a big difference!
A donkey’s sense of hearing is so well developed that they can hear the call of another donkey from miles away!

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