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DO NOT feed starchy potatoes, leeks, anything from the brassica family, onions, garlic, pitted fruits and NOTHING that has any mold or has fermented which will be toxic to a mini donkey. Our donkeys all love carrots, bananas, apples, pears, and turnips – which are all safe and usually very popular with donkeys.
What should I not feed my donkey?
Avoid sugary biscuits, bread and cake and never feed meat or dairy products – animal protein can be fatal to donkeys. Onions, leeks, garlic, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower), anything from the nightshade family (potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, aubergine), stoned fruit and chocolate are also to be avoided.
What is poisonous to donkeys?
As little as 20% of black walnut in the shavings can cause toxicity in horses or donkey. Red Maple (Acer rubrum) ingestion can cause destruction of the red blood cells when ingested by horses or donkeys. This can cause secondary kidney damage as well. Red or dark colored urine is typically the first sign seen.
What is the best feed for miniature donkeys?
Miniature donkeys eat grass and hay. One barrell of hay has several precut blocks. Feed one block to each miniature donkey per day. Check on the water every couple of hours to make sure that it is clean of insects and algae and make sure to have water in various places out of direct sunlight.
What vegetables can donkeys eat?
Here is a common list of foods that donkeys eat: Straw. Meadow Hay. Seed Hay. Grass. Shrubs. Desert plants. Treats (apples, carrots, pears, bananas, turnips, sweet potato, squash, and swedes).
Can donkeys eat whole oats?
You should feed your 7-month-old donkey no more than 2 cups of crimped oats mixed with an ounce of Mazola corn oil and about an ounce of a low protein vitamin supplement such as Sho Glo once a day. Feed and monitor weight gain with grass hay and pasture time.
Do mini donkeys need salt blocks?
Salt in block form is also imperative for strong miniature donkey health and well-being.
Is celery good for donkeys?
Donkey’s can eat celery raw with no problems. Donkeys aren’t particularly bothered how they get the vegetable but it can be a nice treat for them mixed up in straw or hay. Another good way to serve up celery to a donkey could be with sugar beets or succulent plants too.
Do donkeys eat acorns?
Acorns can be good food for some animals, but this is not true for most livestock. Ruminants, such as goats, sheep and cattle are badly affected by eating acorns. Horses, donkeys and other equines also experience negative effects when large amounts of acorns are consumed.
Can donkeys eat peanut hay?
Donkeys can be fed dried groundnut tops or cowpea hay for protein. Urea must never be fed to donkeys because of the risk of ammonia poisoning. Some cattle feeds contain additives like monensin, which can be dangerous to equids.
Do donkeys need worming?
Donkeys are affected by several different parasites or worms, and must be wormed regularly. The interval between routine worming depends on the type of wormer being used. As a general rule, worming is usually recommended approximately every 8 weeks.
Should I feed my horse beet pulp?
Beet pulp is an excellent ingredient for complete horse feeds, where no hay or a limited amount of hay or pasture is fed, such as feeds for older horses or horses with respiratory problems such as heaves.
Can donkeys just eat grass?
Because food availability in their native settings is sparse donkeys in such environments don’t only eat grass. They happily eat browse (woody shrubs, trees, and broadleaf plants) and forbs (flowing plants) as well.
Can donkeys eat zucchini?
Squash and Zucchini are both non-toxic to horses, donkeys and mules and can be fed in moderation as a treat.
How do donkeys show affection?
Donkeys are surprisingly affectionate. They seek out their trusted humans or other animals, whether to be petted or simply to stand nearby. They can become quite close to dogs, horses, and other pasture pals.
How much grain should I feed my miniature donkey?
For miniature donkeys, all you would need to feed is 10 g (1/3 oz) per day. The buckets are much smaller and have a longer shelf life, so there would be no concern about the product going stale.
Can donkeys eat raisins?
Safe Treats For Donkeys (in SMALL amounts): Raisins. Grapes. Bananas. Strawberries.
What kind of straw do donkeys eat?
Barley straw is the best all-rounder for most healthy donkeys, as it makes a good feeding and bedding straw and is readily available. Wheat straw is more fibrous than barley straw and more difficult to chew. We would usually only recommend feeding it to younger donkeys for this reason.
Do donkeys eat weeds?
Donkeys eat meadow grasses and “weeds”, but they also will eat tree leaves and even tree bark. They also love things like carrots and apples and, as you have learned, your ornamental lawn plants.
What grains do mini donkeys eat?
Barley straw is very high in fiber and also low in sugar – perfect for mini donkeys because it mimics what the donkey would most likely seek to eat in the wild. Constant access to straw will allow your miniature donkey to eat its fill of food without consuming too many excess calories.
Is timothy grass good for donkeys?
Cool season grasses like Timothy and Orchard mature in late spring. The first cut is usually stemmy, fibrous, low in protein and good for donkeys. Second cuts tend to be leafier, softer and higher in protein.
How often do donkeys drink water?
Donkeys have the lowest water requirements of all domestic animals, with the exception of camels. Under hot conditions (85°F to 100°F), donkeys consumed water at a rate of 9% of BW per day. Under cooler conditions donkeys consumed water at a rate of 4-5% of their BW per day.
