Anytime we have new arrivals at the farm, it's hard for us to resist shining the spotlight on them. I've been spreading the word and sharing pics of our new "donks" (or "donkles" as we've been calling them) to whomever I speak to, wherever I go. At the feed store. At the coffee shop. At the salon. At the restaurant where we had dinner last night.
Here are some notes and observations from the mini donkey's first full day at Springdelle Farm:
Donkey Day One:
1. Donkeys greet face first.
2. Donkeys don't miss a trick.
3. Donkeys like Mike.
4. Donkeys like dust baths.
5. Fortunately, donkeys also like being brushed.
6. Donkeys love carrots and apples.
7. Donkey poop piles are much larger than sheep poop piles (Did you want a pic? I thought not).
I may turn the donkeys out with the sheep today for the first time, now that they've had a day and half to adjust to each others' looks, smells, sounds and behaviors. Will let you know how that works.
I promise to get back to writing about the real stars of Springdelle Farm, our sheep in a day or so.
Please do keep up with the daily dose of donkeys! I love the little donks. Of course sheep are awesome too.
Posted by: Debbie | December 06, 2012 at 10:13 AM
Barb, your donkels are darling. They're going to think they've gone to donkey heaven.
How are the goldens?
Posted by: Cindy in un-Happy Valley | December 06, 2012 at 10:52 AM
They are absolutely lovely. Thank you so much for sharing their beautiful faces with us!
Posted by: lisa | December 06, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Such a soft kissable face!
Posted by: Manise | December 06, 2012 at 03:53 PM
I can see why you adopted them, those faces are irresistible! Hope all goes well with the group togetherness.
Smiles
Posted by: Cheryl | December 06, 2012 at 06:42 PM
Oh, I don't mind hearing about the donkeys! They are so sweet.
Posted by: Metaphor Yarns | December 21, 2012 at 02:05 PM