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 Miniature Donkeys are native to the Mediterranean Island of Sicily and Sardinia and were first imported to the United States about 75 years ago.
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 Male donkeys are referred to as jacks, female donkeys are jennets, and baby donkeys are called foals.
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 Gestation is 11-1/2 – 13 months. Jennets typically have a single baby averaging 20 – 30 pounds at birth.
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 The miniature donkey thrives on attention, is intelligent, easily trained, and compatible with other livestock.
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| The average life span of the miniature donkey is 30 years, most weigh between 200 - 350 pounds at maturity, and their height cannot exceed 36 inches at the withers.
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| Grey-dun (slate) is the predominant color and almost all miniatures have the characteristic cross. Other miniature donkey colors are black, brown, white, sorrel and spotted. Most have a light tan muzzle and eye rings, although some have dark points.
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| Miniature donkeys are herd animals and it is recommended that they be kept with another miniature donkey or other animal.
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| Donkeys are quite healthy and hardy, but do need shelter from the summer sun, winter winds and flies. Miniatures can be housed in a relatively small area with very simple fencing.
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| They require good quality hay, a small amount of grain, a mineral salt block and clean, fresh water. It is also preferable that miniature have some access to pasture for grazing and exercise.
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| Miniature donkeys also require yearly vaccinations (just like your family pet), should be wormed regularly with an oral paste wormer, and have their hooves trimmed every 2-3 months.
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| They are considered “easy keepers” and are very forgiving of our mistakes in their care. Their small size and gentle temperament make them easier to manage than larger farm animals.
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