Zebra...

[rodriguezpoultry]

You've already made up your mind...nothing we say will sway your decision.



I agree with Imp. Video please.

 

[michickenwrangler]

Didn't this forum already have a thread talking someone out of getting a zebra? But if I recall, the woman in the mentioned thread had no experience with them.

 

[Mahonri]

Good luck! Wishing you success and happiness.

(Are there any next of kin that can update for you here on BYC?)

Just a question! No negativity intended.

 

[chickenzoo]

Spectrum ranch has zebras, you should pm him.....

 

[Sunny Side Up]

I think I remember someone posting about the zebras they own, a post about a surprise zebra foal with lots of lovely photos of the foal & its dam & sire? I don't think they rode theirs, but they also didn't mention any bad temper or disposition with them.

And (don't laugh) but what about that movie Racing Stripes? Were those real zebras used in the movie or a white pony in makeup? That animal was handled a lot, compelled to do a lot of "acting", and was even hitched to a plow and ridden in many scenes.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

True, but I'm highly doubtful that those animals were taken from the wild and then put into the movie.

 

[spectrumranch]

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Yes we do and different types of zebra also plus Zorse, Zedonk and Zony.

Lots of opinions posted so far, some good info and also some misinformation!

 

[lovesduckies]

how fun!!

very cute pictures.

do you breed them?

 

[danischi24]

Sorry, I was sleeping & then at work so I'm only replying now.
To all those who wish me good luck, thank you! To those who slam me, each to their own.
I believe that it is a much happier life to live in a nice grassy field with horses for company & as much food as he wants than to live in the desert with starvation, hunting, thirst & predators to deal with. He would never have a harem out there as the ratio of males to females is too high. I also see no difference to a mustang/brumby being taken out the wild. At least not to the animal (for training purposes, it will be harder with a zebra.)
I was going to just pm Spectrum but I thought it would be nice to see what everyone else had to say & that Spectrum would comment anyway.
What info & tips can you give me Spectrum? I'm not sure what species he will be but I'm hoping for Burchells as I have more experience with them.

 

[buck-wild-chick]

I say go for it....