A few fun Donk facts from our boy, Charlie Brown
Did you know that there are three different types of donkeys based on their height ? Donkeys are measured at their shoulder level.
- Miniature donkey and is measured up to 36 inches
- Standard breed measuring 36-54
- Mammoth breed that measures more than 54 inches
Donkeys are not like Horses
Donkeys are not like horses; they differ physically, mentally and emotionally. Donkeys are more stoic in their behavior and tend to startle less than horses. Compared to horses, donkeys show limited fear response to novel situations and this can be mistaken for stubbornness rather than fear. Teaching a donkey requires a different mind set to teaching a horse. Donkey owners can attest that you can not rush a Donkey into doing something they don’t want to do!
Some say with a Horse you move their feet to gain their trust… and with Donkeys you gain their trust first to move their feet.
Why do Donkeys Bray?
The reason is communication. The “hee-haw” is the donkey version of a dog’s bark or a horse’s whinny. The noise comes out of their throat on both the inhale and exhale. According to research published by the Acoustical Society of America, “significant sound is produced during both air intake (the hee) and air outflow (the haw). Typically these vocalizations, primarily by males, consist of a series of brays, seemingly mechanically produced with little variation, terminating when the animal becomes short of breath — literally a burst of sound.” It may not always be the most musical of sounds, but it’s certainly memorable — and special to this species.
Thanks for listening! I love you all…and love that you love me. 😛
XOXO
Charlie B
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