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Miniature Donkeys - Foals

Foals of Miniature Donkeys are susceptible to numerous diseases, and their natural curiosity may result in injuries. A foal should be nursing about 18 times a day. Females with foals should be checked in the morning and in the afternoon when they come from the pasture. A healthy foal milks out the jennet's udder. If the udder is full and hot, it is a sign that something is wrong with the foal. Milk out the jennet and feed the foal using a syringe. Add electrolyte solution, which contains vitamins, to the milk. Dull hair of a foal can indicate internal parasites. Foals are social and like to play with each other. If a young Miniature Donkey is lying down when others are running about, investigate it to make sure it's not injured or ill.

Miniature Donkeys - Diet

Donkeys are herbivorous. Pasture grazing is desirable for Miniature Donkeys, but they can easily gain weight. They are deserted animals and are not used to eat much grass. Clean grass hay should be the basis of their diet. Alfalfa hay should be used moderately. The best variant is a mixture of alfalfa and timothy or clean oat hay. A grain mixture is a supplement to pasture and hay, especially in winter. Commercially prepared food for horses is good for a Miniature Donkey too, but they are susceptible to overfeeding of grain and don't require it at all in summer. Salt and mineral blocks designed for horses should be available at all times. A male servicing a herd requires more feeding than a gelding. Jennets in foal need more mineral supplements. Buy the minerals for equines only; non-equine supplements can be harmful for Miniature Donkeys and lead to abortion.

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