Katrina Fleener gave the group an overview of nutrition for donkeys. She told of what she feeds her donkeys and why she uses this method of feeding. This lead to a worming and vaccination discussion and experiences. Several farms were represented and different products were discussed as options to use on your farm, Due to location, size of farm and and number of donkeys, different farms told, " What works for them." Good to know all have a plan and the donkeys are in loving hands.
Lunch time rolled around with BBQ and fixin's. All enjoyed a time to relax and talk. All that attend were give a seedling of the plant "donkey tail". It is a native to Mexico and is grown in hanging baskets. From the catus family. Thought it was so appropriate for us. Hope to se lots of offspring's from this group.
Steve and Jill Crim from Assphalt Acres drove in from Indiana to join us. LJ & I couldn't let them leave without taking home at least one donkey. To celebrate Steve's birthday he was given well, a donkey of course. (stuffed) . They ended up spending the night and we had a great visit.
After lunch, all went outside for sessions on halter training and how to load your donkey in a trailer. This was a time of lots of true confessions of what "really" happens with these unpredictable donkeys. Our donkey foals were used at props for these sessions. What Fun!
Thanks to all that came and left with a donkey tail (tale) of some kind. Deb Mix
