People often ask us "What do you do with miniature donkeys? What are they good for?" The answer is "Hugging and kissing." There are some people who show their donkeys, some train them to harness and cart, which we'd like to do one day when we have lots of spare time, but mostly, they are just fun to have around. Basic care is easy--they don't eat much. A tiny cup, at most, of good quality horse feed is adequate. Pasture is ideal; if no pasture, hay. But watch that they don't get too fat! Have a good farrier trim their feet every 8 weeks or so, and get spring and fall shots, just like a horse. We recommend a rabies shot once a year, too--your vet can help you decide. They also need to be wormed regularly, like a horse.
	Each donkey that we sell is up to date on health care and will come with a negative Coggins test (if they are over 6 months old). Here is one link that everyone interested in donkeys should have, The American Donkey and Mule Society. Here's a link to the mini page on Rural Heritage; they have a neat web site: Rural Heritage Miniature Donkeys page If you don't find a donkey you like at our farm, or you are interested in Arabians and endurance horses, check out our friends at Forever Young Farm in Zebulon, NC.