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Roxy

  • Joined May 2009
  • Peak District
    • festivalcarriages.co.uk
I have donkeys!!
« on: October 10, 2012, 03:05:40 pm »
After many years of hugging donkeys on visits to horse and animal sanctuaries, and wishing I could have a couple .....I now have two.
A big thank you to Pedwardine, who allowed her two gorgeous boys, Mattie and Monty to come and live with me.  I know how hard it was for her and her husband to part with them.  They had done very little travellling before, but made the journey from Lincolnshire to Derbyshire without any problem.  Got off the trailer,stared at the hills - yes, big hills. Our ponies, the cows next field, and then explored the field. Settled in really well.
The poor mini shetties ran off when they heard the donkeys bray ....they can just about cope now with the noise. Our GSD  is still transfixed and sits by the fence watching the boys.  Had a giggle when one of the donkeys rolled - uphill.They are used to flat fields, not mountains.
Only complaint is they gnaw the post and railfence,and the gate,and the stiles.  Spend quite a bit of time watching for hikers going over the field path, and  think they are hoping for food out of backpacks.  Have some pics, but camera has gone iffy and cannot upload  pics yet.
 
 
 
 
 

Bionic

  • Joined Dec 2010
  • Talley, Carmarthenshire
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2012, 03:39:34 pm »
I'm sooo jealous Roxy.  Sounds like they have a lovely home
Sally
Life is like a bowl of cherries, mostly yummy but some dodgy bits

HelenVF

  • Joined Apr 2012
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2012, 06:38:38 pm »
Aww!  Can't wait for pics!

Helen

sokel

  • Joined Jun 2012
  • S W northumberland
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2012, 12:17:47 pm »
I love donkeys and have 3 here , Not sure our neighbours would agree when they start braying at silly o'clock  the second we open the back door  ::)
Graham

Rosemary

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Barry, Angus, Scotland
    • The Accidental Smallholder
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2012, 12:29:52 pm »
Looking forward to pics  :thumbsup:

jaykay

  • Joined Aug 2012
  • Cumbria/N Yorks border
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2012, 01:32:59 pm »
Oooh, how exciting  ;D Mum and Dad fostered two donkeys for years, a big one with the most beautiful carpet-furry ears and a miniature one. The big one had a saddle and my nieces and nephews used to ride her.

They also chewed all pallet fences, gates, shelters.....

Mammyshaz

  • Joined Feb 2012
  • Durham
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2012, 07:24:30 pm »
Lucky donkeys, moving in with your family.   :excited: for piccies.

Brucklay

  • Joined Apr 2010
  • Perthshire
    • Brucklay Pygmy Goats
    • Facebook
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2012, 08:09:42 pm »
OH will be really jealous - he's always on about donkeys - can't wait for piccies too  :excited:
Pygmy Goats, Shetland Sheep, Zip & Indie the Border Collies, BeeBee the cat and a wreak of a building to renovate!!

bloomer

  • Joined Aug 2010
  • leslie, fife
  • i have chickens, sheep and opinions!!!
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2012, 08:11:40 pm »
piccies now please!!!


 ;D ;D ;D :horse: :horse: :horse: ;D ;D ;D

Pedwardine

  • Joined Feb 2012
  • South Lincolnshire
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2012, 10:05:04 pm »
This is a pic of Roxy's new boys. Say 'Hi' to Monty and Matty  :wave:
She's been having a bit of difficulty resizing the pics she'd taken at their new home with her, so, to help fulfill your NEED, I thought I'd help out.

bangbang

  • Guest
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2012, 10:39:11 pm »
AaaaWwwww! luvly!  Bet your happy Roxy! well done Pedwardine!  :thumbsup:

Drummournie

  • Joined Jul 2012
  • Cawdor - Nairnshire
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2012, 10:45:04 pm »
Cracking! I am looking for a pair myself up here in Scotland you have made me very envious!

Mammyshaz

  • Joined Feb 2012
  • Durham
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2012, 10:44:31 am »
They are just adorable  :love:  :love:

Marsbar

  • Joined Jun 2011
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2012, 02:53:15 pm »
Wow,
they are lovely and sound quite at home :)



Richard
Richard
from Sheffield now in Chesterfield

princesspiggy

  • Guest
Re: I have donkeys!!
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2012, 09:49:09 pm »
they are completely gorgeous. iv never had a donkey but we do have a delightful mule.
what are your plans for them? how old are they? enjoy!!
 :wave: :wave:

 

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