Thinking of keeping donkeys? - Adam Henson's Farm Diaries - Ep23

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  @limitedtime5471 · 3 years ago

  Baby donkeys are severely underrated. They're top tier cute!! Giving kittens a run for their throne!!

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  @Muircetach · 3 years ago

  I came here mostly for the donkeys, but the nice gentleman really surprised me. What a loving and calming presence.

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  @MonumentToSin · 3 years ago

  Donkeys are the best! I'm a long-time equestrian, so of course I love my horses, but donkeys are hands down the most intelligent equines that I know. They have amazing memory and emotional capacity, more so than most horses. They never forget a face - if you mistreat a donkey, he will remember to hate you even 20 years down the line. But they are fiercely loyal and protective of the people they love, and if you earn a donkey's trust he will go to the ends of the earth for you!

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  @crispy6311 · 3 years ago (edited)

  My uncle uses them as guard animals on his farm. He's got a few mixed in with the small herd of cattle he has and they "protect" the babies from the coyotes and occasional bobcat. The donkeys won't run from the either and will stand their ground and fight... basicaly making any attempt at getting a meal not worth it to whatever they're fighting off. Their kicking instinct makes them a perfect adversary to coyotes.

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  @margretnorenberg8643 · 3 years ago

  This was an excellent video about donkeys.  Adam Henson did a superb job of capturing their unique characteristics and temperament.  I have owned donkeys my entire life.  They are beautiful, intelligent animals who bring great joy to everyone.  Thank you, Mr. Henson.

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  @tessmonro7102 · 3 years ago

  Thank you for a lovely and informative video.  Can I add for those thinking of getting donkey: be very careful about introducing your dogs (if you have any) to your donkey. They will attack attack unknown dogs which is the very reason they are run with cattle. They are much smarter than horses and have a great sense of humour. Our donkey used to love playing tricks on our horses and on us! They are also quite sensitive creatures so always treat them kindly and train them with positive reinforcement methods.  Make sure your blacksmith knows how to file a donkeys hooves and doesn't file them as he would do horses' hooves.  Thanks again, your donkeys have a lovely life

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  @bcsibilla6251 · 3 years ago

  I love that you said they are easy to train. I'm from Hungary where we have a saying 'stubborn as a donkey'. I've always thought though that they're only stubborn if you don't treat them right, give them some love and positive reinforcement and they'll be happy to work for you ❤

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  @The_Dee_Jay · 3 years ago

  Never thought a video about donkeys would be so interesting, thanks for sharing! 😊

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  @dinamonaghan7524 · 3 years ago

  What a wonderful video, donkeys finally being valued and loved. Thank you.

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  @THEJ0KER8888 · 3 years ago

  I so miss my two jacks 😔. They were wonderful and I loved them very much. God bless you for this video and for loving and caring for God's creatures. 🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤

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  @macyx4611 · 3 years ago

  It’s 7:15pm and I’m writing you from the northwest of America.  I stumbled across this video and I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the animals I enjoyed the interesting facts of donkeys that I knew nothing about and I truly enjoyed listening to you my mother was born and raised in Watford,England as well as my grandparents and they moved to the states .  My mother passed away a few weeks ago ……she was my closest friend and I was so comforted listening to you talk using words that I’ve heard my whole life.  I have even considered moving to England.  she took us there for a month on holiday and I fell in love with it , the people, the beauty.  Thank you so much for such a wonderful Friday evening.

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  @mrstukutela5126 · 3 years ago

  The donkey is another animal that is. Very close to my heart. I look forward to seeing more of these videos

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