DonkeyCharmz

There are so many benefits to sharing a pasture between species or rotating pastures completely. These include parasite control, weed control, and also enrichment opportunities, not to mention the mental health benefits you’ll reap if you choose to spend time out there as well! Parasite control: Many parasites are species-specific so any parasites that are…

While the world is melting down around me, I tend to spend more time with the ones that bring peace to my soul Mammoth donkeys are sweet, gentle creatures. They love attention and will stand for hours to be groomed. What a relaxing and satisfying way to end a day, in their quiet presence, watching…

I’m taking a much-needed break from social media, so I’ll try to put more effort into blogging. There’s just too much animosity on Facebook in our current state and that negativity drains me. The older I get, the more I desire peace & tranquility in my life. I have a lot of training I need…

“A good Jack makes a great gelding”. Maybe you have heard that line before. It’s absolutely true and they are able to enjoy life so much more without the hormones. However, from a breeders standpoint, you have to have a jack to have foals. Your jack should be excellent in all qualities, physical, temperamental, and…

What better way to get some exercise while building your relationship? Ground driving is an excellent and much overlooked way to accomplish this. You can fine tune your skills while taking an enjoyable outdoor adventure with your equine pal. You can ground drive on your property or go to a nearby park or trail where…

Oscar is a large standard gelding that I am currently training as a saddle donkey. He came to me as a breeding jack that has had very little proper handling and zero training. He has been very difficult but by being mindful in my training, he is starting to come around. What does it mean…

Hello friends! My name is Kelli Beggs and I am a lover of equines, especially of the long-ear variety. I decided to try blogging this year, hopefully as another tool to educate and advocate for the misunderstood. I have lived in SE Kansas my entire life and in the last several years, I added donkeys…