Donkey Milk Magazine: Knowledge, Recipes & Care

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How do donkeys sleep? Dozing on their feet, sleeping soundly when lying down

Donkeys often doze standing up, but they lie down for a deep sleep. How much do donkeys sleep, how does it work while standing,...

Weißer Esel schaut aufmerksam über einen Holzzaun

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Are donkeys stubborn? What really lies behind the reputation

The donkey as a symbol of stubbornness? Why donkeys stand still, what that has to do with caution, and how to interact well with...

Esel läuft über eine grüne Wiese auf die Kamera zu

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How fast is a donkey? Speed at a walk, trot, and gallop

Donkeys are considered leisurely – but at a gallop they can become surprisingly fast. How fast donkeys are at a walk and in a...

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Can donkeys eat oats? Concentrated feed in donkeys

Oats are energy-rich – and unnecessary for most donkeys. Why roughage forms the basis and when concentrate feed is even an issue.

Schubkarre mit geernteten Speisekürbissen

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Can donkeys eat pumpkin? What you should know

Squash in small amounts? Yes. Ornamental squash? No. What to consider when giving squash to donkeys and how to offer it as an occasional...

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Why donkeys need company

Donkeys are herd animals that form close bonds with their own kind. Why experts advise against solitary housing and what helps when introducing them...

Esel unterschiedlicher Größe in einer Gruppe auf der Weide

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How big and heavy does a donkey get? From miniature donkey to Poitou

Donkeys come in a wide range of sizes: from miniature donkeys under 90 cm at the withers to large donkeys such as the Poitou....

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Why do donkeys bray? The "Iah" simply explained

The typical "hee-haw" is loud and can be heard from afar. How it is produced, why donkeys bray, and when they bray especially often.

Eselfohlen an der Seite seiner Mutter auf dem Hof

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Donkey foal: the first weeks

Standing up, nursing, exploring: This is how a baby donkey develops in its first hours, days, and months – until weaning.

Eselin mit Fohlen beim Grasen, dahinter die Herde

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How long is a donkey pregnant? Gestation period and birth at a glance

A female donkey carries her young for around 12 months. Why the gestation period is so long, how much it varies, and why donkey...

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Donkeys in Winter: Shelter, Coat, Feed and Hooves

Donkeys come from dry regions. What that means for winter: shelter from wet weather and wind, a winter coat, roughage, water, and hoof care.

Esel auf einer Wiese – Dürfen Esel Salat fressen?

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Can donkeys eat salad? Why less is more

A fresh lettuce leaf is rarely a problem, but it won't do much for donkeys. Why lettuce scraps and kitchen waste are the real...

Esel in der Natur – Dürfen Esel Rasenschnitt fressen?

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Can donkeys eat grass clippings? Why lawn grass is off-limits

Grass clippings rot quickly, are eaten hastily and can contain toxic plants. Why grass from the lawn shouldn't be fed to donkeys and how...

Esel auf der Weide – Dürfen Esel Weintrauben fressen?

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Can donkeys eat grapes? Why grapes are taboo

Grapes are unsuitable for donkeys. Why sugar and their shape are bad ideas, and what you should look out for with vines, raisins, and...

Esel auf der Wiese – Esel Futter: Heu oder Stroh?

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Donkey Feed: Hay or Straw? What Their Basic Forage Looks Like

Straw as a base, late-cut hay as a supplement, willow only in moderation: This is what the basic forage for donkeys looks like –...

Porträt eines Esels – Dürfen Esel Paprika fressen?

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Can donkeys eat peppers? Why it’s not worth it

Peppers offer no benefit to donkeys and are part of the nightshade family. Why you should stick to tried-and-tested treats instead, and what applies...