I vaguely recall riding a donkey some 30 or so years ago. We were on holiday at the Welsh seaside resort of Llandudno, where donkey rides have been popular among tourists for, well, donkeys’ years! Riding donkeys can be a pleasant, educational experience if you pick the right breed. Unfortunately, I had the wrong breed. […]
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After a few riding lessons, it’s natural to start considering getting your own horse to care for and bond with. Owning a horse is a big undertaking in financial investment, time, and responsibility. Many people get fixated on the cost of the horse, overlooking the costs associated with keeping that horse fit and happy.
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Alpacas are popular in the United States because they make great pets. Friendly and curious, alpacas easy to get along with and fun to be around. Even though alpacas are easy-going and affectionate, not all of them enjoy you petting them. Like most herd animals, they can also be skittish. Do alpacas like to
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Donkeys are easy-going animals most of the time. They prefer to communicate their feelings with a twitch of the ears rather than with aggression. If threatened, however, donkeys will use their teeth and hindlegs to protect themselves, their territory, and their herd. Why do donkeys bite? Donkeys use biting as a form of communication
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Chickens are creatures of habit. They sleep at night, forage during the day, and lay an egg every 14 hours. But, one of my chickens no longer follows this routine. She emerges slowly from the coop in the mornings, makes her way to a corner of the enclosure, and settles down for a three-hour nap.
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As mules become increasingly popular, people like myself are beginning to wonder if there might not be some advantages to owning and riding mules instead of horses. What are the pros and cons of owning a mule? Mules have the best qualities of both the horse and the donkey combined. They’re larger than the donkey,
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I loved ponies as a child and still delight in their quirky temperaments and can-do attitudes as an adult. I’m not alone. The popularity of various pony breeds has soared during the lockdown, especially in the UK and Europe. Their prices have sky-rocketed as a result. That’s hardly surprising when the best pony breeds
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If you see a person looking red, green, or grey in the face, you immediately know something’s wrong. The same goes for a chicken, but their combs give the game away. The wattles may also change color, but the comb gives us the best indication of a chicken’s health feeling. When a chicken’s comb starts
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A long-circulated yet unsubstantiated statistic claims that more people are killed by donkeys each year than by plane crashes. While that’s unlikely, a donkey can deliver a deadly blow with its hind legs. How do you approach a donkey so it doesn’t kick you? Start in front of the donkey, standing slightly to one side so
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Donkeys can’t run as fast as horses and have evolved ways of fighting off a threat rather than fleeing from it. Some people utilize this trait, using donkeys to defend their livestock against predators. Others find the donkey’s seemingly aggressive behavior off-putting, Especially when it involves kicking out violently with his hind legs. Why do
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