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<blockquote data-quote="Gale Seddon" data-source="post: 55262" data-attributes="member: 53"><p>Oh dear, I am sorry to hear about this....as you've read, it's not a good idea to pasture an intact jack with other livestock....there are exceptions but most jacks are territorial and even the miniatures are VERY strong!</p><p></p><p>Unless you are in the business of breeding donkeys, there's NO reason to keep a jack...gelding a jack can help, but it may also depend upon its age; I think that an older animal will still have the psychological makeup of an intact male. The best donkey for a pet is a gelding or a jennet. And donkeys are herd animals; they need equine companions, preferably other donkeys. Their "play" is very rough, grabbing each other's necks, nipping at legs, rearing, chasing, etc. A lonely donkey can easily try to "play" with another animal and hurt or kill it.</p><p></p><p>You didn't mention if you have this animal as a pet or as a guard animal; but for anyone who's interested in donkeys as guardians, please read:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.usipp.com/gatefarm/the_donkey_guardian.htm" target="_blank">http://www.usipp.com/gatefarm/the_donkey_guardian.htm</a></p><p></p><p>May not be the best time to say this, but donkeys can also be the smartest and one of the most loving pets you'll ever have! You've got to earn their trust and that takes time and effort; they don't forget what you teach them (good or bad). And when you need to get away from it all, go spend time with a donkey. Best anti-depressant there is!</p><p></p><p>Roger, you might want to look into getting another gelding instead of a jenny; two "boys" will probably get along great!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gale Seddon, post: 55262, member: 53"] Oh dear, I am sorry to hear about this....as you’ve read, it's not a good idea to pasture an intact jack with other livestock....there are exceptions but most jacks are territorial and even the miniatures are VERY strong! Unless you are in the business of breeding donkeys, there's NO reason to keep a jack...gelding a jack can help, but it may also depend upon its age; I think that an older animal will still have the psychological makeup of an intact male. The best donkey for a pet is a gelding or a jennet. And donkeys are herd animals; they need equine companions, preferably other donkeys. Their "play" is very rough, grabbing each other's necks, nipping at legs, rearing, chasing, etc. A lonely donkey can easily try to "play" with another animal and hurt or kill it. You didn't mention if you have this animal as a pet or as a guard animal; but for anyone who's interested in donkeys as guardians, please read: [url=http://www.usipp.com/gatefarm/the_donkey_guardian.htm]http://www.usipp.com/gatefarm/the_donkey_guardian.htm[/url] May not be the best time to say this, but donkeys can also be the smartest and one of the most loving pets you’ll ever have! You’ve got to earn their trust and that takes time and effort; they don’t forget what you teach them (good or bad). And when you need to get away from it all, go spend time with a donkey. Best anti-depressant there is! Roger, you might want to look into getting another gelding instead of a jenny; two "boys" will probably get along great! [/QUOTE]
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