Donkeys and Mules
Donkey 101
- Donkeys require the same care as horses, including dental/farrier/vaccines
- Donkeys require careful, educated pasture and diet management (examples: dry lot, grazing muzzle, grass hay, etc.)
- We do not adopt donkeys to be used as livestock guardians- research shows only a small percent actually fulfill this role and in fact, can be aggressive to smaller livestock species
- We do not adopt donkeys to be housed with other, smaller livestock- this is also something that can be researched and can be devastating to your smaller livestock
- Donkeys will need to be monitored in our Michigan climate - we blanket our donkeys due to their unique coat and they must not be shaved to protect their ability to regulate their body temperature
Franklin
Name: Franklin
Breed: Donkey
Sex: Jack
DOB: ~2015
Height: 37 inch
Adoption Fee: $500
Are you looking for a donkey that will fill your soul every single day? Franklin is your guy! He thoroughly enjoys humans and scratches- your will have to pay for extra storage to save every special video, seriously.
Franklin will need someone who can resist his charm in the grocery department and provide a nutrition plan that allows him to happily munch away (and meet his vitamin/mineral needs) while cutting calories to slim down.
He is not currently bonded to a donkey friend but has been asking for someone with thumbs to place an add for the perfect donkey to share a pasture with.
Franklin will need a dry lot as he has spent many years confined to a stall with zero exposure to grass.
*Please make sure to have read Donkey 101(at the top of this page) and adoption requirements
