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These pages explain  just a few of the basic daily care routines required to keep your donkeys in good health.  Other skills and  useful information can be found in the “learn more” section of this site.

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Being able to catch your donkey, put a headcollar on, lead it and tie it up are essential skills. If you are unable to do this then much of the other care activities will be difficult, dangerous or impossible. Remember, always be calm around your donkeys and try not to chase after them, it is much better that they come to you - even if that means keeping a few treats in your pocket!

Approach the donkey from the side in line with the shoulder, holding the headcollar and leadrope in the left hand.

Place the nose band over the nose, keeping the leadrope in the left hand.

With the right hand, reach over the donkey’s neck for the loose headband and bring up behind the ears.

Fasten the buckle, adjusting it so that you can slide 2 fingers comfortably between the headband and the top of the neck.

The noseband should be positioned approximately half-way between the nostrils and the eyes and then adjusted to leave a 2 fingers gap.

Stand to the left of the donkey, hold the leadrope in your right hand about 20cm from the head and the loose end across your body. To move off, apply a gentle pressure on the leadrope. As the donkey starts to move, release the pressure on the leadrope and walk, keeping level with the donkeys head .