Mauritian Donkey in farm

The donkey is not among the most represented pets in Mauritius, but it is nevertheless a very endearing and affectionate companion. It is indeed an animal which can live up to 40 years and which requires care and attention. If its needs are less than those of horses and ponies, the donkey gets attached very quickly to its masters and it can't stand their distance. In France, several species of donkeys are represented, with the big black of Berry, the baudet of Poitou, the Norman donkey, the Cotentin donkey, the Bourbonnais donkey, the Pyrenean donkey, the donkey of Provence or the one called the common donkey. To accompany you in the breeding of the donkey on a daily basis, we propose a series of dedicated files. Enlightening and fascinating, they will allow you to discover many secrets of this very intelligent animal. The donkey, an endearing animal Excellent pet, the donkey is both faithful and endearing. Very intelligent, it gets attached very quickly to those who take care of it and it is necessary to devote time to it. The donkey is reputed to be stubborn and of bad character. In reality, this animal is much more conciliatory and affectionate than it seems, but it is also able to identify certain situations which would be uncomfortable, unpleasant or dangerous to him and he knows how to oppose them. Nevertheless, this lover of freedom needs limits very early and the adoption of a foal requires the implementation of a firm and benevolent education, sufficiently structured so that it learns to respect its owners. In addition to its tender character, the donkey is a precious ally to eliminate the hard weeds, the brambles and the nettles of a ground. Indeed, they remind him of his origins and the dry lands of the North of Africa and the Middle East. How to raise a donkey : our advices If the donkey is an animal which especially needs a presence, it also needs a habitat adapted to its needs. Count at least 3 000 m² of space in which he can move and spend himself at leisure. He does not need a nice flat land, but rather meadows with irregular ground and vegetation. It is preferable to divide the space into two or three plots to allow this animal, which lives outside all year round, to move from one to the other, allowing the unoccupied ones to regenerate. But the donkey is also an animal which does not support solitude. To avoid that it does not show its lack by nonsense, devote to him at least 30 minutes per day and adopt a small companion to hold him company, like a sheep, a goat or a hen. Discover this fascinating animal at La Vanille Nature park.