Comments on: Fifteen years of research on donkeys finds many worthy attributes

By: Debra

Debra — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 12:23:02 +0000

My neighbor has two female donkeys and every day I talk to them and give them horse snacks.. They are so precious and I love them both dearly. Each day to go out and pet them and talk with them.

By: Morgan

Morgan — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:22:36 +0000

Marjorie Farabee of TMR Rescue Inc. has come to realize just how lacking the donkey specific research and medical data is. She came to this realization after the most loving and wonderful donkey named Charlie graced us with his love and presence for a mere 111 days. Blood work could only be compared to data from horses–not adequate at all. In honor of this amazing donkey Marjorie has began Charlie’s Project to fill this void in medical research and information. It is a place for donkey specific medical data to be submitted. You can go to this link for TMR Rescue Inc for more information and also contact information. http://www.tmrrescue.com/the-charlie-project

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 03:59:56 +0000

I totally agree on donkey intelligence. I have a donkey and a mustang horse and there is a world of difference between the two. Where my horse might take flight over something I ask of him, my donkey on the other hand, has to think about whether he wants to do it or be involved in it. You can almost see the thought processes going through his head ! He is a terrific problem solver when he wants to do something. Even after I have blocked his efforts in some way, like attaching my metal double chair swing to a tree to keep him from moving it around the yard, he still finds a way to satisfy his need to move that object–now the double chair is still attached to the tree but it is sitting up-ended! And he is both affectionate and funny. I call him Jacko Houdini !

By: Leilani

Leilani — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 17:58:00 +0000

I have 2, both rescues. They get along well with my 2 mares, but not so much with my Flat Coat. I don’t blame anyone, but they did chase him when he was 4 months old and he hasn’t forgot. They have a love/hate relationship. My donks are great!!!

By: Mitch

Mitch — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:47:11 +0000

My donkey’s have a rudimentary understanding of algebra, and have been known to make simple tools out of sticks and rocks.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:48:01 +0000

My donkeys are incredibly intelligent and respond extremely well to positive reinforcement training. I agree that they are very affectionate animals! The person in the comments who said they should be kept with other donkeys is so right. Donkeys form extremely close bonds with other animals and it is very stressful for them to be separated.

By: ani

ani — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:06:09 +0000

i really liked your research emphasis on donkeys. i am from Pakistan and here this is the creature which is totally neglected .so i want to do some research on this animal regarding molecular biology can you help in that?

By: Rose

Rose — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:03:38 +0000

I enjoyed my horses,but they didn’t hold a candle to my mule.I agree with the whole donkey smarter than horses thing.I’ve wanted a donkey for years.When the B.L.M.rounds up burros and mustangs it’s normally the burros that buddy up to the humans.In northwest Nevada there is a lonely stretch of road that features a burro crossing sign.You can often find burros hanging out there waiting for cars to come by.They figured out people will give them treats.It’s not uncommon to see a jenny and her foal!It’s near Fields Station,Oregon.

By: Jessie

Jessie — Sun, 08 May 2011 23:23:17 +0000

Very informative and interesting! I always thought donkeys were adorable, this just adds more interest in them!

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:31:26 +0000

Nice general informative articel. However, you failed to mention that Donkeys are EXTREMELY social animals, and should NEVER be kept by themselves! Worst case, they should be kept with horses , cattle, sheep etc, but BEST is with at least one other Donkey. Thanks for all your intereting articles and hard work!