Foals
Delivery available to some states! Contact us at (605)269-2693
BEFORE YOU BUY here are some things to consider. Donkey foals are so delightful, everyone seems to like the idea of having one around. Please remember that it is born with NO basic training! It will be up to you to provide this. Taking on a completely untrained animal, even a foal, is a big undertaking and requires a high level of commitment. A jenny that you don’t intend to use for breeding can be a good choice, however, some jennies can be a little "moody" when in season. A Gelding is not subject to these regular mood swings, and will remain fairly stable all the time. They are just as affectionate as a Jenny, just as trainable. All things considered, a gelding is probably the best bet for the novice donkey buyer. Large standard donkeys can reach up to 800lbs full grown!
A donkey is NOT an animal that can be kept happily in a suburban back yard. He needs a minimum of about half an acre to exercise in, preferably more. In purchasing a donkey it is very advisable to add up the costs involved. Although they can be purchased for much less than a horse, the overall running costs are not that much different. They still need to be fed, have their hooves attended to, any illnesses seen to. A vet bill for a sick donkey will be the same as that for a horse. Another point to consider is that a donkey is a HERD animal – without company he will feel insecure and will call loudly (VERY LOUDLY) trying to locate another donkey. A lone donkey can be kept with an animal of another species as a companion, but this is a very poor substitute for the security and mental stimulation that another donkey will provide. Two donkeys will be much, much happier than one. A healthy donkey can live for up to 30 - 40 years. So what you are buying may become a life-time companion.
We are expecting large standard donkey foals in the summer! Texas Scooter and Czeschin bloodlines. Prices start at $75.00
Call us to see what we have available (605) 269-2693
Grey foals! Black foals! Sorrel foals!
