What facilities does the BLM require and adopter to have to care for a wild horse or burro?
If exercised daily, the BLM requires a minimum space of 144 square feet (12’ x 12’) for each animal. If not exercised daily, the BLM requires a minimum of 400 square feet (20’ x 20’) for each animal. Fences must e at least four feet high four ungentled burros. Fences should be of pole, pipe or plank construction and must not have dangerous protrusions. Barbed wired is not allowed in stalls or corrals. The BLM considers an animal gentled when it can be approached, handled, haltered and led without attempting escape. You should not release a burro into a large open area, such as a pasture. These are wild animals that will retreat to the most distant part of the pasture, minimizing the opportunity to gain the trust of the animal and gentle it. Remaining ungentled, it will be very difficult to provide adequate veterinary care. You must provide shelter from inclement weather and temperature extremes for your adopted wild burro. Shelters must be well-drained and adequately ventilated. Shelte
