AboutSue King Expertise I've owned saddle mules for over 25 years. After running a 30 stall boarding barn for horses, I established my farm, Brayer Hill Farm, producing National and World Champion saddle mules and standing two jacks to the public. I have also written and published articles concerning mules and maintain The Saddle Mule News online and serve as the Executive Secretary for The North Anerican Saddle Mule Association.
Experience I have 25 Years experience in owning, breeding for, raising, and showing quality Saddle Mules and own Brayer Hill Farm. In addition, I am a Charter Member of two National Mule Associations. I also publish The Saddle Mule News available online. www.saddlemulenews.com
Organizations
North American Saddle Mule Association (Executive Secretary),
American Gaited Mule Association,
American Donkey and Mule Socitey
Publications
The Brayer,
Mules and More, and
Owner/Publisher of The Saddle Mule News
Education/Credentials Under and Post Graduate work in Education.
Awards and Honors ADMS Farm Versatility, Hall of Fame
ADMS, Versatility Hall of Fame Winners,
ADMS Breeding Versatility Hall of Fame,
NASMA Registers of Merit , National and World Champion title winners.
Expert: Sue King Date: 4/10/2008 Subject: Donkey Foal
Question Hi-we have a baby jenny that is now three weeks old. I have her and mother in a smaller area due to too much green grass in the pasture right now. We are in Calif. and it's beginning to dry out. I'm feeding mom Bermuda grass hay and sometimes grass pellets. I've been handling the baby every day and she is very affectionate. I have another jenny as well that I am now keeping along side in another area, fence between them. At first they were all together but I separated to give Mom some time alone with baby. We let them all out and other female donkey almost kicked baby because she got behind her by surprise (she didn't kick on purpose I don't think). Here are my questions A) when is it a good time to let them all be together again. B)I'm concerned about quite a few larger golfer holes in the pasture that baby could get hurt running around and get her little hoof's caught in them-should I be?) C)When should I begin worming baby, etc. I'm somewhat new to this having had both donkeys for almost a year. They are wonderful animals and I want to do the right thing by them. Thanks so much for any information you can provide.
Answer Congratulations on the wee one! They are sooooooooo adorable!
A) when is it a good time to let them all be together again.
I'd wait until the baby is a couple months just to be sure. But, if you see the girls getting along, by all means, follow your judgement.
B)I'm concerned about quite a few larger golfer holes in the pasture that baby could get hurt running around and get her little hoof's caught in them-should I be?
Yes, that could be a nasty accident, but once they get use to them they'll watch out for them. Shovel the dirt back in for a few days or put a rock on top.
C)When should I begin worming baby, etc.
Check with your vet. They each have their own ideas.
They have a great owner! Thanks for taking such good care of them. I know they'll return the love you give them.
