She is 24 years old today. I got her in 2001 as a guard animal for my sheep and goats. She was added in addition to a guard llama Swirl I had.
2003 at our wedding
In 2004 she was getting way too fat on the pastures here so I had to move her away from the sheep and goats onto a pen of wood chips. So we bought Marty to keep her company.
2006
We briefly tried to teach them to pack but crossing water was a no-go. But she does a good job of guarding still, letting us know if there are predators in the area.
2008
Olivia used to have quite a bit of hoof problems including abscesses that needed soaking. Fortunately her hooves have improved over the years.
2010
She is quite friendly and tolerant of me.
2013
She is also great with farm visits, particularly children.
2015 farm day
And she likes her treats.
2015
I just love her.
2018
Happy birthday, good donk!
I sang “Happy Birthday” and gave her bread this morning. I think she liked it.
She’s a cutie! I know there are different types of donkeys – can you enlighten me an to what type she is?
She is a mini donkey.
she is a super cute little mini-donk 🙂 Happy Birthday Olivia!
She is, isn’t she?