Ears The Info

Let’s talk a little bit about microbiomes and what they are, what they do, and if they’re good or bad. To put it "simply" a microbiome is...

Heres what you should know about blanketing your long ears, or blanketing your long ears this winter, and why. There’s been an age old debate about whether or not equine owners as a whole should blanket their equine family members. We wanted to share our two cents on the topic to help our donkey friends out, and to hopefully share some insight to donkey owners who may be going back and forth on whether or not to blanket their long-ears. After all, donkeys are not little horse

Bringing home donkeys for the first time can feel daunting. But we're here to give you all the info you need on bringing home your first...

Cushing's disease or PPID is very important for long ear owners to know about. Here's why.. Cushing's disease is a common hormonal...

Let's geek out about the largest Longear. The American Mammoth Jackstock is one of the largest breeds of Donkeys in the world. For those...

What about their teeth? Just as with horses, donkeys' teeth continue to grow throughout their lives and the constant chewing of roughage...

Yes, donkeys are known as fierce protectors of lifestock and land. But, this is a very common misconception that the donkeys suffer for.....

There is no easy yes or no answer. Below is what we know. Do donkeys need shoes? Most donkeys do not need shoes. Mammoth donkeys who are...

You might not see them, but parasites/ worms are real. Donkeys and mules do get parasites and need to be dewormed. We recommend bringing...

Donkey lingo A-Z Glossary of Longear Terms: Equus asinus – the Latin name for donkey Burro – the Spanish word for donkey Jack – a male...

What vaccinations should my donkey/mule have? In New England, most veterinarians recommend vaccinating against tetanus, rabies, eastern...

Considering adding a donkey or mule to your family? Learn more about Long Ears. Breeds & Size In the U.S., donkeys are classified by...