Bahia or Coastal Bermuda (or what) hay for Donkey's

[oldhenlikesdogs]

To me it looks like she probably has pin worms, they can crawl out of their anus and make them itchy so they rub their bottoms against things. I would definitely worm them. It also could be something like lice. Worming with a wormer with ivomec should help that too if that's what it is, but my bet is on pin worms.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

My trio, Wilbur, Mr. Ed, and Dakota the wild burro, their mom.

 

[Weehopper]

I would not feed any moldy hay or anything moldy to any animal. If they breath in the mold spores, they will end up with respiratory problems, some of which can't be cured.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I said I don't intentionally feed moldy feed, but my donkeys will chew on anything. I would never say to feed anything moldy.

 

[Weehopper]

 

[akamoot]

Thanks, I'll get that done today.
Spent yesterday picking up the four goats that lived with the donkey's.


They were glad to see each other again...



That's Bret (banded male) with Ginger... Bret's twin (?) sister, Brie (all white), is between the other girls in back.
Haven't gotten the names of the other two girls yet.



Here's Rosie (tall, white, leader), Maddie (in foreground), Zoey (behind Rosie), Freckles (Black), and Spot.
The old crew is checking out the newcomers... Rosie and the crew have been around about six+ years.

And now another donkey question... Is there a way to tell the age of a donkey? The seems to be some uncertainty in Gingers and Willows ages...

Your trio look nice and very friendly...

 

[akamoot]

To me it looks like she probably has pin worms, they can crawl out of their anus and make them itchy so they rub their bottoms against things. I would definitely worm them. It also could be something like lice. Worming with a wormer with ivomec should help that too if that's what it is, but my bet is on pin worms.

Are you using the inject-able or paste? Is there any wormer I could use in the feed (that would work well) and be ok for the goats also?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I use the paste for my donkeys, I used the paste on my goats, I also use ivomec injectable for cattle on my goats but I give it orally at 1cc for 35-50 pounds.

That's a nice bunch. It's really nice that they all get along and think of themselves as a herd. They all look healthy and well cared for.

Age can somewhat be guesstimated by teeth just like horses though it's just a generalised guess. Just looking at yours they don't look too old. Mine are getting long in the tooth as the saying goes. A good vet should be able to give you a good idea if you ever get them checked out.

 

[akamoot]

I use the paste for my donkeys, I used the paste on my goats, I also use ivomec injectable for cattle on my goats but I give it orally at 1cc for 35-50 pounds.

That's a nice bunch. It's really nice that they all get along and think of themselves as a herd. They all look healthy and well cared for.

Age can somewhat be guesstimated by teeth just like horses though it's just a generalised guess. Just looking at yours they don't look too old. Mine are getting long in the tooth as the saying goes. A good vet should be able to give you a good idea if you ever get them checked out.

Because my donkey's don't really know me yet, I was hesitant to put the syringe into their mouth, afraid they would bite down... Merck makes a Equine Dewormer (.5% fenbendazole) called Equi-bits that can be poured on top of daily ration... what do you think? btw, the 'rawness' on Gingers tail seems to have healed up already... maybe just the 'butt strap' during transport?
I will still deworm... just trying to be cautious... maybe overly cautious...
It took me quite a while to get Ginger's holter off... as soon as my hand gets near Willows holter she backs off... quickly...

Speaking of the goat herd, this morning Brie (new), Freckles and Zoey where really engaged in some behavior that I had not seen before. Freckles was making what almost sounded like grunting noises... Brie was trying to mount her... and butting Zoey away when she tried... they calmed down after a while. Is that a sign the Freckles is 'in season'?

Lot to learn...

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

This is heat season for most goats. So expect some yelling and weird sounds. Sometimes in domination displays they can also make weird noises too, grunts and goofy calls. Females and intact males make the most sounds beyond normal goat bleating. Bucks can be quite comical in their talking and tongue wagging.

I wouldn't rush worming them until they are more comfortable with you. There are various edible wormers that I could never get a horse to eat, but I haven't tried donkeys. I would probably just wait a month or so until they are more friendly with you. Feeding treats or small handfuls of sweet feed will make them your friends quickly.

Donkeys have long memories and don't forgive harsh treatment easily. They probably just need some gentle handling. Were they handed at their last home or were they mostly pasture pets. If they weren't handled much it would make them slightly skiddish.

Favorite treats of mine are carrots, apples, bread, pancakes, and even stale donuts. Mine at least, are adventurous eaters and will try and eat most things. Expect some extra braying if you consistently bring something.