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Donkey - Miniature
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Donkey - Miniature Description |
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The Miniature
Donkey is a very sturdy animal, often used as a pack
animal. They are for the most part docile, but can become
very aggressive if provoked. Because they are native
to Mediterranean regions where food can sometimes be
scarce, they eat very little and use their food efficiently.
Domestically, they feed primarily on good quality hay.
Miniature Donkeys are known for their loving personalities,
which crave attention. Gelded jacks or jennets make
good pets for children. They communicate with humans
and other animals by braying, which can be barely audible
to extremely loud. The Miniature Donkey is not a bred-down
version of a larger animal. Their small size is natural.
Most Miniature Donkeys are gray-dun; gray colored body
with lighter nose, belly and inside legs. They have
a dark dorsal stripe down the back and across the shoulders,
which is known as the "Donkey's Cross". Some
Miniature Donkeys can range in color between black and
white, true black, which is very rare. They can also
appear in a chestnut/sorrel, being various shades of
reddish brown. Spotted donkeys also exist. Their life
span is about 33 years. |
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