I am looking to start training some of my donkeys to carry a pack. Looking at the gear at Mountain Ridge Outfitters and Outfitters Pack Station. Are there any other sources? The ideal situation would be for it to fit a 37" up to a 45" standard. Thanks

I just got a high heat watch predicted for next Wed and Thurs. One forecast said 106F but I think that’s at a lower elevation than me. My area is high elevation and predicted for high 90s like 98 on Friday. My donkeys still have their winter coat. For God sakes, it’s freaking March😱😱! Does anyone have any suggestions to keep them cool during those 3 days? So far we have occasionally hit the mid-80s. They have a run in shed and usually stay there when it’s hot. We will be gone on one of those days go figure probably will be 110F where we’re going.

I live in an area that gets very cold. The first year I put blankets on my donks, but every year after that, they refused. Both grow an amazing winter coat and we have seen -35 and they were fine. No shivering, no frost bite like I feared. Donkeys are amazing and way more adaptable than I imagined.

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.

Let's start a thread where you drop photos of you favorite donkeys 🫏 I started with my BLM Burro Rocco