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MINIATURE
DONKEYS
WHY CHOOSE
A MINIATURE DONKEY?
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Investments
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Animal
Therapy
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Breeding
Stock
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Parades
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Pets
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Shows
& Sales
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Pack
Animals
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Recreation
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4-H
Projects
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Entertainment
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Guard
Animals
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Beginning
Riders
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Companions
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Youth
Chores
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Lawn
Mowers
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Stress
Relief
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pet on your farm or acreage. Miniatures require only 1 or 2 acres even
if you intend to breed. But, they do need shelter.
Entertaining
to watch. They are inquisitive, mischievous and very playful.
Can
be ridden by small children. The miniatures' friendliness makes them a
natural for youngsters.
Can be used for pet therapy.
Their quiet, gentle manner promotes relaxation for anyone. Proving to be
beneficial with the autistic, handicapped and elderly.
Excellent
stable companions for horses, and when pastured with sheep and goats donkeys
may be used for predator control, such as an attack by dogs or coyotes.
Have become popular for driving
(pulling carts), back-packing, etc.
Competition. For those
who love competitions - can be shown in halter, in-hand jumping, trail
and performance classes.
Diversified income on an
acreage, farm or ranch. They are low maintenance requiring minimal
space and feed. but
REQUIRE A LOT OF LOVE!!!