A horse is a horse, of course, of course, but what is a mule or a donkey?

It has not even been winter a month, and my pets are looking at me funny like. I do not like the cold… they do not like the cold.

Donkeys have a reputation as being lazy and stubborn, but is this reputation deserved? Learn some facts and information about donkeys.

We bought Aggie to be a pet, and to protect our sheep. One winter’s day, she did in fact manage to save the life of one of our ewes. The threat was not a coyote, but something we had never even considered.

Some pets do very well to live outdoors all year long. I am not talking about a discarded house cat. I am referring to wonderful animals like Pheasants, Donkeys, Llamas, Ducks, and Sheep.

I moved from the city to fulfill my childhood dream of living in the country, I bought 10 acres, and soon realized which three animals were the best, and most important, pets for anyone on an acreage.

Of all the pets I own, one of the most fun is our donkey. Before you consider owning a donkey, you should read this information.