Aren’t donkeys dead slow and stubborn?
This is generally an unfair judgement, and arises from a lack of understanding about the donkey’s behaviour. If they don’t understand, or are frightened, they tend to stop to assess or confront the situation, rather than fleeing like a horse or pony. With the right training, most will become willing and enjoy trotting out. If a donkey does not like driving once he/she has been schooled, do something else with him/her. Often a donkey that hates driving loves being ridden, or vice-versa. • What do donkeys eat? They are less fussy and more fuel efficient than horses, so they will supplement their main diet of grass with nettles, thistles, brambles etc. We also feed them hay and straw in the winter, and ensure they have a fully balanced diet all year round with low energy, high fibre, vitamin and mineral containing feeds, including alfalfa. They are also given a small amount of carrots and apples • Can I give the donkeys a carrot / apple / mint by hand? No, we strongly discourage this, and
