Donkey paddock ideas

A donkey shelter with a tar and canvas roof and slate walls, Co Tipperary

Looking after the mental well-being of our donkeys and mules is very important as it can affect their physical health and behaviour.

When you keep horses they need a lot of space and making a paddock by fencing a large area is not exactly cheap. It is also usually time consuming. Electric fencing provides a reasonable cost answer.

(Elisha working on the birthing pens) Hello everyone! My papa and brothers Elisha, Josiah, and Zeke all have been working on remodeling our barn. Elisha is in charge of making sure everything gets done right while my papa is at work. Elisha is the ranch foreman and I am the ranch manager. Elisha and I really enjoy working together and thinking of better ways to manage the ranch. Josiah takes Elisha's place of overseeing all the jobs when Elisha is gone working with papa on something else…

No matter where you live and how you house your goats, there are some things you should definitely consider including in their pen.

So you want to own a donkey of your very own? Donkeys are amazing animals with intelligence, charm, and beauty. But are they for YOU? Donkeys are very different than horses and other livestock. It is very important to research on your own, as well as contact a donkey knowledgeable vet before buying or adopting or rescuing a donkey. Every animal is an individual with individual needs, and therefore must be assessed on a case by case basis. These are the biggest mistakes I see on a daily…

Learn how to build a DIY horse shelter with cheap DIY horse shelter ideas from portable to permanent wooden or steel houses or run-in sheds, etc.