Are donkeys nice or do they bite?

If they think you have food (carrots, etc.), they bite. Donkeys are rather loathesome animals. They drool, too, poop everywhere, eat your garden, and their braying is loud and annoying. Sorry, donkey lovers. I really dislike them and it's based on experience (lots of wild donkeys where I live part-time). read more

Donkey intelligence is legendary. They learn every lesson on the first try, and they don’t forget. They can do a great deal of work and so long as they find the work somewhat interesting, they seem to enjoy having ‘a job’. read more

Donkeys will come to understand, “No” if it is used in specific, repeated circumstances. At the same time, overuse of this word can render it meaningless. In English, it is easy to forget that ‘know’ and ‘no’ sound the same. read more

Donkeys are prey animals, but they will behave aggressively if they are afraid. An animal who has been abused or is genuinely afraid of people may behave aggressively when he feels threatened. If your donkey is biting because he is fearful or behaves in a very aggressive manner toward you, you will need to bring in a professional to assess his behavior and help you correct it. read more

If they think you have food (carrots, etc.), they bite. Donkeys are rather loathesome animals. They drool, too, poop everywhere, eat your garden, and their braying is loud and annoying. Sorry, donkey lovers. I really dislike them and it's based on experience (lots of wild donkeys where I live part-time). read more

Donkeys may bite humans out of fear or pain. Painful incidents that occur during handling, such as when donkeys are harnessed or saddled, may become associated with human contact in the mind of an animal. read more