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Welcoming Your First Miniature Donkey

What new owners should know before bringing a miniature donkey home: shelter, fencing, nutrition, companionship, and routine care.

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Feeding

Feeding Your Miniature Donkey

Why straw should be the base of your donkey's diet, what to avoid, and how to spot weight problems before they become serious.

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Hoof Care

Hoof Care Basics

Regular trims and daily picking keep your donkey sound and comfortable.

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Foaling

Foaling in Miniature Donkeys

What to expect when your jennet is due: late-pregnancy signs, the foaling process, newborn care, post-foaling recovery, and emergencies.

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Health

A Year-Round Health Checklist

Vaccinations, dental care, and parasite control to keep your herd thriving.

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Breeding

The Genetics of the Wooly Coat: What Breeders Should Know About FGF5

The wooly coat comes down to a single gene — FGF5. Here's how it's inherited, what the UC Davis test can and can't tell you, and what it means for breeders.

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