In previous posts, we have looked at how guard donkeys work and we’ve examined the pros and cons of using a donkey as a livestock guardian. If you are contemplating using a donkey, let’s look now at ...

Wild dogs, coyotes and bobcats have always been a threat to farmers who raise sheep and goats. Traditionally, people think of getting dogs to protecting these flocks. But there is another option ...

Savoring the spring grass on Lynette Milleville’s front lawn on a recent spring morning were nine sheep, three new lambs, two Angora goats, and a donkey. Watching over them all was a 2-year-old border ...

If you have ever raised livestock or poultry, you have most likely had to deal with some type of predator issue. If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky, so far. I am going to go over some different ...

After reading about the attack (for the second time) on the deer at Noccalula Falls Park, I wonder if perhaps park officials should check into getting a guard donkey. Yes, you read that right. Donkeys ...

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The University of Rhode Island may have a new guard for its animal herd after a baby donkey was unexpectedly born. Jenny, one of two guard donkeys at the university, gave birth to the foal Sunday at ...