Can donkeys and horses be friends?

Yes, they certainly can. Donkeys are more likely to initiate a friendship and at the risk of offending some people, they are more intelligent AND more intuitive . Of course a lot depends on who else shares space with them. If its a mixed herd, horses will pal around with other horses, and donkeys with donkeys. read more

Since then, she has adopted two donkeys and learned firsthand how to manage them alongside horses. After graduating from veterinary school, she spent six years in a mixed-animal practice, working with dairy cows, horses, donkeys and small animals. read more

Keeping donkeys with horses If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You will need to register before you can post on the forum: click the Register link above to proceed. read more

Re: Keeping donkeys with horses Kept a young female donkey with a broodmare as the other horses were young and daft and the donkey was a very calming influence on the mare! Worming them is just as easy as worming horses and if you already worm your horses its common sense to worm the donkey. read more