[Ag-eq] caring for minis

Tue Jun 16 01:01:49 UTC 2015

Jewel:

Yes, I think donkeys can be quite loud.  There are several cows near by that are
noisy and it doesn't seem to be a problem.

Jack was at least 30, so he had a long good life.  He got down and the vet could
not figure out why he couldn't get up.  He tried and tried to stand, but just
couldn't do it.  He was down for over 30 hours and then he coliced; there was
nothing to do but put him down.  It was very sad, but I didn't want him
suffering.

Cruiser, the horse seems to be depressed now that Jack is gone.  I really don't
want a full sized equine; I don't ride Cruiser enough, so don't need another. 
I love mules, so getting a mini would be a good way to have one.  I like
donkeys and have been told that they will help keep dogs and coyotes from the
goats.  So a donkey could have two jobs, protecting the goats and being a
friend for Cruiser.

How are things for you?

What is going on in your part of the world?

Nella

Quoting Jewel via Ag-eq <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>:

> I blieve that donkeys, particularly, jacks can be very noisy, so that may be
> worth considering if
> you have close neighbours.
> Sorry to hear about Jack, but he was 30+ wasn't he?
>
>             Jewel
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Nella Foster via Ag-eq" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:20 AM
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> Cc: <nfoster at extremezone.com>
> Subject: [Ag-eq] caring for minis
>
> Michelle:
>
> I have some questions about caring for minis.  I've been considering getting
> a
> mini mule.  My old mule died about 10 weeks ago and my horse has been a
> little
> lonely without him.
>
> I'm assuming they get all the same vaccinations as full sized horses, but do
> they make ones in smaller amounts for the minis?
>
> What about the dewormers, are there smaller ones for the minis?
>
> I've heard that it is very easy to get the minis to fat; do you have this
> problem?
>
> What do you feed yours?
>
> Can you buy mini sized halters and such?
>
> I've also heard they can easily get out of fences; what is your opinion?
>
> My fence will hold goats, so it will probably hold minis.
>
> I want my horse to have another equine friend, but I don't want a full sized
> horse or mule; I can only ride one.  I've also considered a donkey; does
> anyone
> have experience with donkeys?
>
> I would appreciate any advice and suggestions.
>
> Nella
>
> Quoting Michelle Creedy  via Ag-eq <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>:
>
> > Hi Nella
> >
> > Thanks for the great suggestions. I really appreciate all the knowledge on
> > this list. It's great!
> >
> > Michelle
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ag-eq [mailto:ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nella Foster via
> > Ag-eq
> > Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2015 3:50 PM
> > To: Agricultural and Equestrean Division List
> > Cc: nfoster at extremezone.com
> > Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] How to Administer Medicine for a Mini
> >
> > Hello Michelle:
> >
> > I hope your mini gets well very soon.
> >
> > Do you need to give an injection or oral liquid medicine?
> >
> > I have some syringes that a friend put grooves on the plunger part.  I have
> > some marked with each CC and others with the half CC.  I can use these when
> > giving liquid medication to dogs, cats, goats and horses.  I just put the
> > syringe into the medication and draw it up until I get to the right groove.
> > If I go to far I just squirt the extra back into the bottle.
> >
> > When I give the medication I put the syringe in the side of their cheeck
> and
> > push in the plunger.  I will hold the smaller animals heads up so the
> > medicine is more likely to go down their throats.  I can't really do this
> > with a full sized horse.  I have not learned how to give injections yet,
> but
> > hope to do it someday.
> >
> > I hope this makes sense, if you have questions I'll try to explain it
> > better.
> > Maybe Zac has some good ideas.
> >
> > Nella
> > Quoting Michelle Creedy  via Ag-eq <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>:
> >
> > > Hi List
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > One of my minis has to take some medication because she's got a
> > > breathing issue. My question is, how do I administer it if it involves
> > > a syringe? I can't really imagine how to get the right amount and I'm
> > > terrified I'll kill her or something stupid. Right now, I've had to
> > > ask for help because the intervention was something I needed right
> > > away. Any help would be appreciated.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I'll be going to convention so hope to meet some of you there.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Michelle
> > >
> > >
> > >
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