There are different types of fencing available and not all are suitable for donkeys. Taking into consideration the area/type of grazing/number of donkeys it may be necessary to strip graze.
Donkeys can be grouped together and paddocks grazed one at a time, allowing time for land to recover and grass to grow.Ī sample layout of how to divide up pasture whilst maintaining access to all major features. You can divide available land into three or more paddocks. If more land is available, then the donkeys will benefit from having more room to graze and to move. Land requirementsĪ minimum of 0.5 acres per donkey is needed to provide space for grazing, although it is rarely necessary to graze the whole area at once.
Resting grassland for a period of time is beneficial to the health of your donkeys as it can help to break the lifecycle of some parasites potentially reducing the worm burden.
Grouping donkeys together allows them to express natural behaviours with each other such as playing or mutual grooming.īelow you will find some ideas which will enable you to make the most of your facilities, keeping your donkeys healthy and happy while maintaining your grass. Donkeys are social creatures who thrive when kept in small companionable groups, these may be small family groups or bonded pairs.
