So you think you want a Donkey ?

Caring for Donkeys is a lot of work. In today's video we'll discuss what's involved and what it's like owning 2 miniature donkeys....#SoYouWannaDonkey
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[@jillmclean5804]

Thanks so much for this realistic information. I can see I need to wait until retirement to get my two little donkey...then I will have time to care for them as excellent as you do yours. In the meantime I will prepare and dream and watch your channel. Appreciate the education!

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

You’re welcome - Best retirement gift we ever gave ourselves ❤️

[@dawne3006]

Heartwarming to see such love and attention to these beauties. Thanks for sharing this information and video. ❤

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thank you - we are blessed to have them❤️

[@bqgin]

2:07 the fly appears as soon as you say there arent many flies XD

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

🤣 Of course it did - He must have heard me calling his name 😜

[@gabriellecoe3156]

How lovely to see the care you take of your donkey. Thank you very informative and uplifting.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thank you - I ❤️ my donkeys - Thanks for tuning in to our channel 👍

[@marygarcia8864]

Wow!!! What a beautiful video. No doubt you are a wonderful human being. I love how much you care for your little donkeys! I am seriously considering getting a pair of mini donkeys so your video is very helpful! Thank you for all the information🙏🏼

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thank you & you are more than welcome - Please reach out to us and share your journey of getting donkeys of your own❤️🐴

[@davem.539]

Nice... Hugs & Kisses.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thank you

[@lifeinthesecretplace]

Great video! You take such great care of your donkeys!

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thank you !

[@randybutler4772]

Very caring video. Thank you for sharing.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Glad you enjoyed it - Thank you 👍

[@humanity941]

hi from australia thank you i want to get two as pets i have had horses before great video

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thanks - donkeys make great companions - very loving little animals - I suggest two gelded jacks - A pair make the best pets - Jennie’s can be moody - Gelded jacks are usually very sweet - Good luck

[@sarahborg6755]

wow! you clearly take so much care of your beloved donkeys........what a beautiful and informative video to watch........thank you very much.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thank you - We are blessed & honored to be allowed to care for them...❤

[@sarahborg6755]

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm can i possibly email you an urgent question re: a poorly donkey pls??

[@delsielopez3073]

Very interesting

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thank you❤️

[@barbaragalbreth4429]

Spending big on love? I guess love really does make the world go around.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

It does - love my furry little Donks👍

[@randybutler4772]

Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

You are more than welcome…

[@blessedfire365xgf]

Love donkeys

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Me too ❤️

[@AzazelsWings]

I adore how much you love them. 🥹🤎. Thank you so very much for sharing this great info and allowing us into your day. You're a most beautiful soul.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thank you - I am truly blessed to be allowed by God to be a steward of these 2 wonderful creations of His.♥

[@MaxineBreen]

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm Hello Friend, You have given me so much joy to see how you care for your fur friends , , I also like that you take time to educate others on being a good caretaker. Hope to be doing the same in time. God bless you

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

@@MaxineBreen Thank you - God Bless you as well 🙏

[@MaxineBreen]

❤😊

[@AzazelsWings]

@@MaxineBreen 💜🫵

[@StingingScorpio1970]

Glad you take such good care of them . My neighbor had some he has no shelter and he dont so none of this every day. Its so sad to get a animal if you can't love them or take care of them. They get cold and been in some bad storms and no were to go. So sad 😞

[@StingingScorpio1970]

I mean has some not had

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

That is very sad - No animals should be treated that way. I wish I could save them all ❤️ Thank you for your kind words

[@kseniaksenia7282]

Awwwww,Gary!!💜💜💜💜🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💗💗💗💗🐴🐴💗💗💗💗💗💗💗I was waiting for it so much!! New video of Sadie and Bart with you!! 🎉🎉🎉So happy to watch!!🎉🎉🎉🤗🤗🤗Thank you very much!!🤗🤗💗🤗🤗It is so cute how they receive their donkey’s SPA procedures and their pedicure👌🏻💗💜They know how to act and they behave and stay calm💜💜💜🐴🐴💕They are so maintained and loved!!💕💕💕And Bart became sooo big already!!Big boy!!🐴😎 We were missing them so much!!💕💕💕Thank you very much,Gary!! Kiss Sadie and Bart from us!! Looking forward to see more of your videos!!🎉🎉🎉🐴🐴💕💕💕💕

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thank you Ksenia - Kisses and hugs were delivered from you when I put them to bed tonight💗

[@carolguest9400]

Yes I do!

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Go for it but get two - They need a companion donkey❤️

[@theloadtoter8642]

Awesome video. What do you have as a ground covering? How do you keep it so clean?

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thanks for tuning in - It’s “Manufactured Sand” - It is very easy to maintain & picking up “Donkey Doo” is super easy - We did a video about it - here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHyrq2aMiM6appY

[@susanv1535]

Great video. You’re so sweet to your babies, and kiss on them like I do. Lol . We will be getting donkeys soon. I tried to see your recipe for fly spray, and procedures but when I enlarged it, it was blurry. Would you be able to pm me and tell me more ? We are working on expanding our PTSD ranch for kids and adults, and I think for kids that are nervous about the larger equine mini donkeys will be a great addition. We did have a goat that kids and adults loved but the HOA rules didn’t allow him. We do have a good place for dry paddock ( we have a good pasture too) but I would like to pick your brain a bit more for ideas. Thank you.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

You are welcome to reach out anytime - We are on Facebook where you can PM us (link to FB Page is on the main page here on KZbin) or you are welcome to email me at: [e-mail] We have helped a lot of folks & made “Lifelong Donkey Friends” through our channel 🙂

[@darengibo]

What did you apply to the lower part of tree to prevent chewing?

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

I wrapped the trees with 3 ft tall chicken wire securing the ends together with zip ties and then lined the base of the trees with large rocks. I leave any small dead branches that fall in the padock so they can chew on them all they want...👍

[@rebeccabunn5287]

@clearcreekcabinminifarm do you have videos for training the donkeys

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

In our "Daily Donkeyness Playlist" I have several videos on leading, grooming and training for hoof maintenance. You are welcome to contact me via our email which is in the "About" heading here on KZbin

[@Thewildmanwoods]

I’m afraid the fly recipe is too blurred to read on my computer…could you let us know what it is thanks x your a great donkey owner ❤

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thank you - I posted the Fly Wipe Recipe on the “Community Tab” here on our KZbin channel 👍

[@alexandrunistoroiu452]

What kind of file do you use? For wood?

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thanks for tuning in - The file used in the video is a "Rasp" spefically made for hooves. I leave that for my Farrier to do - He's the one who's doing the rasping in this video - I just pick their hooves in between Farrier visits. There are several brands of Hoof Rasps out there to choose from: Diamond Farrier; Nicholson; Bellota; Heller etc. if you want to buy one...

[@HHIto]

❤❤❤❤

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thank you❤️

[@user-tu9gt9em7g]

I am a new donkey Mom and I have one mini and one larger that I rescued. My rescue Noel has terrible-looking teeth. What can I do or what should I do ...

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

How old is the full size rescue? What do you feed them?

[@helenporter7584]

I’m in the UK and I use a Registered Dental Technician to check their teeth every year. Alternatively, use a vet but in the UK the Dental Technician has specific training and is highly qualified whilst the vet whilst the vet doesn’t. I would stroke the donkey rather than pat or slap

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

@@helenporter7584 Great - so you are okay with your donkey’s teeth? Yes I agree donkeys love to be petted over being patted ❤️

[@pmutraining7787]

I live in lenoir NC and I am looking for a good vet to work on my friends donkeys teeth. Can you recommend anyone?

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

We use Dr. Caitlin Russell at Countryside Animal Services in Louisville, TN. They have mobile service and a Large Animal Hospital. Please have your friend let her know that we referred them.👍

[@orkiastarkey3089]

Can you be my dad?😮

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

😂 Sorry, I have enough sibling rivalry between my donkeys, chickens, dogs & guinea pigs 😂

[@marmac567]

Who would do all that work if the donkey was in a natural wild environment 🤔

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

I guess the purpose of your question is to ask; "What is the difference in health between Wild vs. Domesticated Donkeys?" Because of good care, as is seen in this video, donkeys as pets can live upwards of 30 years. Much longer than those in the wild without such care. Just like many animals kept in captivity vs. being in the wild, they are healthier and can live a lot longer due to the overall care they receive. Hopefully this answers your question.

[@Hircine101]

I think you missed out on telling that they aren't necessarily herd animals but they need to have a group. It's a really bad idea to only get one donkey. At least get a pair.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

You’re correct & a great point - I thought about it after posting the video but sadly, creators are limited in making changes on videos once posted - Yes, you should always have them in pairs at a bare minimum - Thank you for this comment 👍❤️

[@Hircine101]

@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm i desperately want to get a mammoth jacks for riding. And one or two regular burros for packing. But for all that, I need some property first.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

@@Hircine101 Wish you well in your endeavors 👍

[@zeroinblack7317]

I'm an animal person and I understand the dedication and commitment of pets but gosh domesticated animals have really become weak. I have 10 acres in TN and looking to fence in five acres to start, with hot wire too but now your telling me the animals are not good to be on pasture where they would be looking after the goats. You just can't win in 2023 knowing that the next economic collapse is going to put us back to pre industrial age.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

A lot of folks put full size donkeys out in pastures as “Guardians” of various other animals (goats, cattle, sheep etc). And that’s okay (in my opinion) as long as you understand the possible risks. Donkeys were meant for arid climates. Their coats are not water resistant & their hooves don’t do well in wet conditions. If you’re going to do this I would suggest you provide a small section of the pasture dedicated as a “Dry Area” with a roofed 3 sided shelter from all the rain we get here in Tennessee. This area would not only benefit the donkey but the goats as well. Lush pasture is not good for donkeys but in your case your pasture won’t be lush having goats on it anyways. Having a good Farrier Looking after the donkey’s hooves will be important as well. Their hooves are a window to the health. And yes we are in dire straits here in this country today - God save us 🙏

[@milas2000]

Because you are on your knees a lot you might want to consider wearing good knee pads to avoid getting over swollen 'washer womans' knees. It' a real concern.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Thank you for this...

[@jeanpierrechampbertauld126]

Quel dommage que je ne comprends pas cette langue 🤔

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

Oui, j’aimerais pouvoir parler français