Our Rosie finally decided to release her hostage! A perfectly perfect little Jenny - Fig

Hey donkey folks! We are excited to be bringing home these new friends late this week. They have been living with goats and potbelly pigs and are very overweight. Best estimates put them at about 15 years old. Our hope is to slowly work them into better shape in the years ahead. I have done a lot of online research, but I’m hoping to collect any additional advice you might have.Teff Hay and Barley straw are not available as far as I can tell in Maine. I did find teff hay pellet and first cut hay. We have a great vet and will work with her as well, but hopeful to get a little donkey owner advice here! Thanks for any feeding tips you might have. I also ordered a sample of California trace mineral pellets for them to try.

After spotting a social media post, Ron buys two donkeys online — with a credit card. One arrives with the worst hooves Ron and Megan, the lead farrier, have ever seen. Juniper’s feet are so deformed that even X-rays are a challenge. When images finally come through, Dr. Cronin confirms the condition is likely painful, although there’s no arthritis. Megan trims down some of the hooves, and soon after, Dr. Kerry delivers bloodwork results: unfortunately, Juniper has Cushing’s Disease. The silver lining is that it is treatable. After an exhausting week caring for Juniper and Willie Dallas, Ron and Megan visit Snow White, one of their most beloved donkeys they ever adopted out. Snow White brays and walks straight up to Megan and Ron. Seeing her thrive with her new family, helps give the team exactly the boost they needed.

Episode #5 dropped today! Watch it here 🫏

So helpful....