What is the difference between a donkey and a burro?
They are the same thing! “Burro” is the Spanish name for a donkey.
Are mules the same as donkeys?
No. Mules are the offspring of a horse and a donkey. Donkeys are their own breed and are a member of the horse family.
How long do donkeys live?
Donkeys can live to be 25-30 years old in the wild and into their 40s if they are cared for by people.
How much sleep do donkeys need? Do they sleep standing up?
Donkeys sleep for about 3 hours at a time. Donkeys usually sleep standing up, but if they feel safe, and are sure that there are no predators, they might lay down.
What do donkeys eat?
Donkeys eat straw, hay, and grass. Our donkeys only eat grass pellets because Perry has bad teeth.
What kind of donkeys live in the pasture in Bol Park?
Our donkeys are Miniature Jerusalem Donkeys.
Do all donkeys have a stripe down their back?
Most donkeys in North America have a stripe down their back, but not all of them do. Some donkeys have spots!
Do donkeys need to wear donkey-shoes?
No. Most donkeys do not need to wear shoes, but some do. If donkeys need to walk on rocky ground for a long time, they might need to wear shoes to protect their hooves.
Why are a lot of donkeys called Jenny?
Jenny is a common nickname for female donkeys. It’s short for “Jennet” which is a name for a female donkey. Male donkeys are called Jacks.
Where do donkeys live in the wild?
Wild donkeys can be found roaming in California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. Check out the map of the wild donkeys and horses in the United States from the Bureau of Land Management.
Why can’t we feed the donkeys snacks?
Donkeys have impressive digestive systems adapted to living in the desert where food is scarce. Their stomachs break down food very efficiently so their bodies can absorb the most amount of nutrition from it. Because of this snacks like carrots or apples will make the donkeys sick. Learn more at spana.org/blog/what-do-donkeys-eat/ or thedonkeysanctuary.org