Miniature donkey care tips brayfields donkey farm 8. A purebred poitou has a more massive bone structure and a larger foot than a partbred animal, but the shaggy coat is such a dominant trait that even a 18 poitou donkey may resemble a purebred. Brayfields is a miniature donkey farm located in odessa, florida. Your donkey should have access to good, clean water 24 hours a day at all times. The breed is famous for its unusual coat, called a cadanette, which hangs in. Baudet du poitou, also called the poitevin donkey or simply the poitou, is a breed of donkey originating in the poitou region of france. We are lucky enough to have these beautiful animals and look forward to.
For each additional donkey count on an additional acre. We do have baudet du poitou donkeys for sale occasionally, please get in touch if you are interested in this breed. Although the origins of the poitou donkey are a little vague, many people believe it was the romans who first starting breeding from them in poitou region of france. They were originally used to breed large mules for farm work. We advise you to consult with your veterinarian in order to develop a plan that will satisfy you both. Registered french poitou donkeys brayfields farm 8781. Baudet du potiou donkeys donkeys for sale donkeys of wales. About every two days, you might need to muck clean your burros stall or leanto. Poitou donkeys basically need the same care as most equines, but with some extra consideration because of their size and appearance. The poitou donkey, otherwise known as the mammoth donkey, is a very interesting creature, being extremely friendly, affectionate and docile and its the oldest approved breed in france. Rare poitou donkey finds a new home in monmouthshire south.
Aug 28, 2011 a visit to the sidmouth donkey sanctuary august 28 2011. The poitou is from the poitou region of france, some 300 miles southwest of paris. Poitou mules the finest mules in the world the poitou mule used to be known as the finest mules in the world. The breed is famous for its unusual coat, called a cadanette, which hangs in long, ungroomed cords. There are estimated to be about 400 purebred poitous left in. But the poitou donkey was in fact bred all over the southern part of deuxsevres in 1884, when the stud book was established, 94 of the 160 stud farms that. The baudet has a distinctive coat, which hangs in long, ungroomed locks or.
Here is the most comprehensive volume of information on the donkey, written by experts in each of the fields involved. The author writes about the origins of the donkey, different european breeds, buying and caring for donkeys, their diet, pasture management, breeding and showing, riding, long reining and driving. Lowry park zoo gets rare french poitou donkey send2press. See more ideas about donkey, donkey donkey and animals beautiful. They are possibly one of the oldest breeds, and are believed to have existed in. By breeding these with purebred a book jacks, foals with 50% poitou blood. In the book of donkey, donna campbell smith will cover the origin and history of donkeys worldwide. It is one of the largest donkey breeds, and was selected for size so that it could be used for the production of large working mules, in conjunction with the. The donkey, or ass, is the smallest species in the family equidae. The definitive donkey a textbook on the modern ass.
Our group of poitou donkeys can be seen here at the sanctuary all year round at. The feet of a poitou are larger than those of other donkey breeds and covered with the long hair of the legs. Donkeys come in a variety of sizes from the miniature mediterranean under 36 inches to the elegant mammoth jackstock 14 hands and up. Norley farm, the uks only baudet du poitou donkey stud, is an authority on. When the animal is left ungroomed, it will often retain the long hair of its youth. Judy martens and i authored a driving manual titled training your miniature donkey to drive. We recently welcomed danielle dannie and jerideine jerrie to their new forever home here at brayfields. It is one of the largest donkey breeds, and was selected for size so that it could be used for the production of large working mules, in conjunction with the poitevin. The poitou is also known as the mammoth donkey, poitevin donkey and baudet.
She will include chapters on breeds and types, care. Home of the most famous, oldest and rarest breed of donkey in the world. Love it love it the greatest book of donkey ive ever seen, by the excellent elisabeth d. Our baudet du poitou s include a book jennies together with an a book jack standing at stud to approved jennies only. Partbred males are not allowed to breed female poitous of any percentage. It is generalized in that the book covers information on all types of donkeys. This donkery was located outside of the village dampierresurboutonne about 40 miles from our gite. The breed is the poitou donkey otherwise known as the baudet du poitou, and its native to france where it has been bred for centuries. They are possibly one of the oldest breeds, and are believed to have existed in france since the roman occupation of 54bc. How the poitou donkey came about although the origins of the poitou donkey are a little vague, many people believe it was the romans who first starting breeding from them in poitou region of france. If your pasture is of poor foraging conditions you will need to supplement your pets diet as discussed above. Predictable selection of equines, laying a good foundation imprinting, haltering, tying, leading, showmanship, moving away from pressure, working in the roundpen, working in the arena, working on the obstacle course. The poitou donkey or poitou ass, also called the poitevin donkey or simply the poitou, is a breed of donkey originating in the poitou region of france.
The donkey care handbook acts as a companion for all your donkey care questions. There is only one farm in new england that has these donkeys and i was blessed enough to be able to go. Predictable selection of equines, laying a good foundation imprinting, haltering, tying, leading, showmanship, moving away from pressure, working in the roundpen, working in the arena, working on the obstacle course, working at the trot. The poitou donkey the biggest breed in the world pets4homes. The baudet du poitou, also called the poitevin or poitou donkey, is a french breed of donkey. They are amazing creatures see more ideas about donkey, horses and creatures. In this study many types and breeds were revised including wild donkeys and domestic breeds from various countries of the world. Yet the book does a very good job of describing the differences and giving resources such as adms american donkey and mule society nmda national miniature donkey assoc. It is one of the largest breeds, and jacks donkey stallions were bred to mares of the poitevin horse breed to produce poitevin mules, which were formerly in worldwide demand for agricultural and other work. Owning a donkey is most rewarding, however, during your donkey ownership you may come across things that were unexpected, or unknown to you. Five things a new donkey owner should know benson ranch. The poitou donkey breed originates from the poitou region of france, about 300 miles southwest of paris, and has a thick, matted and tangled coat. Our baudet du poitous include a book jennies together with an a book jack.
The rare french poitou donkey, characterized by its huge head and ears, and very thick, shaggy, curled black coat, can stand 14 to 15 hand high. A miniature donkey requires a good quality hay and should have free access to fresh clean water, loose trace minerals, and loose salt at all times. In the summer they molt the undercoat, says andrew swales of hamerton donkey stud in england, one of the few poitou breeding programs outside of france. Ivy, a poitou breed of donkey, together with her mother holly, has just arrived at the cute farm experience a working farm and petting zoo in devauden. Registered french poitou donkeys brayfields farm 8. It is one of the largest donkey breeds, and was selected for size so that it could be used for the production of large working mules, in conjunction with the poitevin horse breed. We have a great selection of registered donkeys such as our lovable french poitou donkeys. The baudet has a distinctive coat, which hangs in long, ungroomed locks or cadenettes. Poitou donkeys are a large french breed of donkey with a shaggy corded coat and long ears. A visit to the sidmouth donkey sanctuary august 28 2011. The ears should be large and open, again, covered in long hair. See more ideas about donkey, cute donkey and mini donkey. Meredith hodges for beginners or veterans, this book covers the keys to training donkeys.
The male poitou are called baudets and the females annesses. You will find that there is no singular approach to the miniature donkey s health care and management. Rare poitou donkey finds a new home in monmouthshire. The actual coat of a poitou donkey is longer and softer than that of other donkey breeds. The a livre means book in french, again simple has purebred poitou donkeys and poitou donkey sires. In france, the poitou donkey has been under conservation watch since the late 20th. The french use the term poitou to denote a person from the region and not the donkey. Breeds of livestock poitou donkey breeds of livestock. Elisabeth svendsens many years of experience, this indispensable book covers all aspects of donkey care and management.
Adult donkeys can weigh from 80 to 480 kg 180 to 1,060 lbs. Norley farm is the only uk baudet donkey stud, and an authority on baudet du poitou donkey care. It is said that the donkey and the practice of mule breeding was introduced to the poitou region of france by the romans. A standard race horse, the kind you would see at the kentucky derby, is about 16 hands, said eric davis, founder of rural area veterinary services and. She will include chapters on breeds and types, care, housing, breeding, training, and the use of donkeys in the same format as her previous three books with lyons press. The b book is open only to partbred females who are the offspring of a purebred inscribed livre a male and a female of unknown or livre b status. Baudets stand between 14 and 15 hands high with the anesses about a hand 4 inches shorter. Reglement du studbook du baudet du poitou in french. The poitou donkey, like the andalusian ass, is a large donkey. Here is the most comprehensive volume of information on.
They nearly became extinct after world war ii when motorized vehicles began to take over and the mule demand collapsed. The poitou is a large donkey originally from the poitou region of france. A great deal of time is dedicated to proper feed and nutrition, grooming and hoof care and health, including parasite control. However, they are now a rarity as both parent breeds reached near extinction in the 1970s. We are lucky enough to have these beautiful animals and look forward to increasing the herd. There are now about 400 poitou donkeys and about 160 mulassier horses in the world. A team visited studs and advised on health care and general management. The book has multiple chapters dedicated to basic training, saddling a donkey as well as proper equipment, driving and the various activities at shows for donkeys. This page provides the basics of miniature donkey care, donkey health care and welfare tips. Miniature donkey care tips brayfields donkey farm 87817142. Baudet du poitou donkeys are one of the rarest breeds of donkey in the world. Free kindle books download india kindle ereaders free kindle reading apps kindle ebooks kindle unlimited prime reading deals on kindle ebooks best sellers indian language ebooks. There are estimated to be about 400 purebred poitous left in the world today.
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