What kind of health care do Miniature Donkeys require?
There are four aspects to your donkeys health: grooming, hoof care, deworming and vaccinations. Donkeys can be groomed like their equine counterparts. Brush them with a stiff brush, going with the direction that the hair grows. Be gentle around their face and ears. To get rid of the shaggy winter coats, you can purchase a shedding blade, or a kitchen block, much like pumice, that is used to clean out wooden stoves. By rubbing it gently on your donkey, it sheds out the old, shaggy hair, leaving a shiny coat in its place. You can buy these stones at any store specializing in wooden stoves. For show they can be clipped to give a nice clean look. Just remember to have a blanket for them if the weather turns inclement. Most tack shops will be happy to custom make blankets to fit your miniature donkey. In the summer, however, there is not much need for brushing and grooming as the donkeys prefer to take dust baths. This is their natural method of bathing. Donkey hooves are very elastic and d
