Donkeys are highly intelligent with excellent memories, capable of recognizing places other donkeys even after years. They form strong bonds and can become depressed if separated from companions
Donkeys digestive systems are highly efficient, extracting maximum nutrients from low-quality forage, donkey bray to communicate and have unique vocalizations for different situations.
Donkeys are known for their endurance and ability to work in harsh conditions. They can live up to 40 years or more with proper care.
Food habits of Donkeys
🫏🫏Donkeys eat grass, hay, straw barley, oat straw, they are natural grazers, eating small amounts throughout the day.
🫏There supplements include mineral blocks for salt and essential nutrients treats like carrots, apples, turnips
🫏Donkeys require clean, fresh water at all times. They avoid high-sugar foods like rich pasture grass or cereals, as donkeys are prone to laminitis.
Donkey Breeds🫏🫏🫏
1. American Mammoth Jackstock🫏
American Mammoth are found in Usa are largest donkey breed often used for breeding mules
2. Miniature Mediterranean Donkey🫏
Miniature Donkey are found in Sardinia and Sicily are small breed primarily kept as pets
3. Poitou Donkey🫏
Poitou Donkey are found in France are large with a shaggy coat
4. Somali Wild Ass🫏
Somali Wild Ass are found in Africa are endangered species with zebra-like leg stripes
5. Andalusian Donkey🫏
Andalusian Donkey are found in Spain are known for its strength and endurance
Donkey Sanctuaries -🫏🫏
1. The Donkey Sanctuary UK🫏🫏
The Donkey sanctuary is one of the largest donkey sanctuaries in the world. They focus on rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming.
2. Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue USA🫏🫏
Peaceful Valley rescues abused neglected donkeys and are located across the United States.
3. Wild Burro Rescue, Preservation Project USA🫏🫏🫏
Wild Burro Rescue focus on wild burros are located in California.
4. El Refugio del Burrito Spain🫏🫏🫏
El Refugio del a branch of The Donkey Sanctuary
5. Asswin Project India🫏🫏
▪️Asswin Project focuses on working donkeys and their welfare
▪️The Donkey Sanctuary India – New Delhi a nonprofit focused on equine welfare including veterinary care, community education, and support for working donkeys. They help rescue, treat and rehabilitate donkeys throughout India
▪️Dharma Donkey Sanctuary, Sagroli Biloli Nanded, Maharashtr a long-standing donkey sanctuary working since 2000 to provide care, veterinary services, shelter, nutrition, and awareness programmes for donkey welfare across Maharashtra and neighbouring states. They’ve cared for thousands of donkeys, educate owners, and operate clinics and relief camps