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Where does the donkey come from? From the African wild ass to the domestic donkey
The domestic donkey is descended from the African wild ass and was tamed in East Africa thousands of years ago. How it conquered the...
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Esel & Haltung
Background on donkey milk, donkey cheese and our donkeys – with recipes, guides and tips for everyday life.
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Visiting a donkey farm: Tips for a relaxing family visit
A visit to a donkey farm is an experience for young and old. What you should clarify beforehand, how to approach donkeys properly, what...
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Miniature donkey: size, weight, temperament and care
Miniature donkeys are small, friendly and incredibly popular. How big and heavy they get, where they come from, what makes them unique in character...
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Dental Care in Donkeys: Monitoring, Warning Signs, and Feeding in Old Age
Donkeys' teeth shift throughout their lives and wear down during chewing. How often their teeth should be checked, what warning signs to look for,...
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How much does a donkey eat? Properly plan the daily feed amount
Donkeys need less food than many people think, but they need plenty of time to chew. How to roughly calculate the daily ration, what...
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How much does a donkey cost? Purchase and ongoing costs at a glance
Purchase price, feed, hoof care, vet bills, insurance and shelter: What to expect when keeping donkeys – and why you should always plan for...
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Understanding Donkey Body Language: Ears, Tail, Mouth, and Posture
Donkeys often express their emotions more subtly than horses. How to read their ears, tail, muzzle, and body posture, recognize warning signs, and notice...
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Donkey Names: 120 Ideas for Mares, Stallions, and Donkey Pairs
Classic, funny, Italian, or for a pair: 120 name ideas for donkeys – plus tips on how to choose a name your donkey will...
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Donkey Fact Sheet: All the Important Facts at a Glance
Size, weight, age, diet, foals and typical characteristics: The donkey fact sheet with all the important facts for school, presentations and the curious.
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Ox and Donkey at the Manger: Why the Donkey Belongs at Christmas
The ox and the donkey do not appear at all in Luke’s Christmas story. Why do they end up in every nativity scene anyway,...
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Idioms with Donkey: 15 Proverbs and Their Meanings
From the pack mule to the golden ass: The best-known idioms and proverbs about donkeys, what they mean, and why they often do real...
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Cowlick: Meaning, origin and how to smooth it out again
A donkey ear is a bent beech leaf. Why it is called that, what real donkey ears can do, how you avoid donkey ears...
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Mnemonic: Meaning, Origin and the Best Examples
What does mnemonic mean, where does the expression come from, and what does it have to do with real donkeys? Plus the best-known mnemonics...
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Shedding in donkeys: When it happens and how to support them
In spring, donkeys shed their winter coats, and in autumn, they grow back. When the coat change occurs, why it is often later in...
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Donkeys in Summer: Heat, Flies, Shade and Willow
Donkeys tolerate heat relatively well – but even in summer they need shade, water and protection from flies. Added to that is the question...
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Can donkeys eat watermelon? Quantity and tips
A small piece of watermelon on hot days is usually fine for healthy donkeys. How much, which parts, and when it is better to...
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Can donkeys eat strawberries? Quantity and tips
One or two strawberries as a treat are usually no problem for healthy donkeys. Why you should stick to small amounts and what you...
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Can donkeys eat potatoes? Why potatoes are taboo
Potatoes do not belong in donkey feed – whether raw or cooked, nor even as peels. The reasons and what you can offer instead.
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Hiking with a Donkey: Tips for Your First Donkey Trek
Donkey trekking is an experience for families and nature lovers. How fast you can travel, how much a donkey can carry, and what you...
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Hoof care for donkeys: How often, who does it, and what to look out for?
Donkey hooves are steeper and tougher than horse hooves, but they grow back continuously. How often they need trimming, what to expect in everyday...
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Why do donkeys have such long ears? Hearing, Cooling, Communicating
Long ears are the donkey's trademark. What they are good for and what the position of the ears reveals about a donkey's mood.
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Donkeys for livestock protection: Can donkeys protect sheep?
Donkeys often react strongly to dogs and foxes. What donkeys can do as herd guardians, where their limits lie, and what is important for...
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Donkey as a pet: What you should know before getting one
Donkeys often live over 30 years and need companionship, space, and regular care. The most important points before getting one, as a checklist.
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How intelligent are donkeys? Memory, learning, and caution
Donkeys are wrongly considered stupid. What is known about their memory, their learning behavior and their cautious nature – and what owners observe in...
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