Hmm....yep, there is a bully in every bunch! Handsome Lyle! Strange question, but do donkeys and burros shed their winter coats in the summer like horses?
Billie, that is a juniper tree they're peeking behind. I can't wait for Redford to get over there either. You are going to have SO much fun.
I'm still trying to figure out the shedding thing, Pony Girl. When I groom the burros now, I'm combing out a lot of the soft, furry undercoat, but they're still not letting go of much of their long top coats. I'm thinking they're keeping is as some sort of bug shield.
Victoria, I could make a career out of hanging out and watching them. It's a wonder I ever get anything done.
And thanks everybody for the compliments on the pictures. The learning curve on the new camera is going to be pretty steep but it sure is fun in the meantime.
Re: donkeys and shedding - I asked our donkey breeders when we visited Redford, and they said donkeys (miniatures, at least) shed in patches, and can end up looking very ragged in the process. They said to expect about one month of the shed-out fully summer coat and then the winter coat would begin growing in.
Rafer Johnson is doing exactly as they described. He is nearly slick now (the donkey slick, not like ah horse though!) and very handsome, but still has a fairly furry belly. Even that is coming out though, so I expect he will get a bit slicker before it starts growing back.
Thanks for the shedding scoop, Billie. Wynonna "blows her coat" all at once and walks around bald and naked for about a month. Sounds like George and Alan might do something similar!
I so enjoy your posts and all your furry critters. The shot of the burros peeking around the juniper bush together is priceless. I'd say you've done very well with your camera by all accounts.
I love that last picture of Lyle. Gorgeous boy!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww, poor burro boys!
ReplyDeleteIn that last photo I can imagine Lyle telling them off with one loud "SNORT!"
What a bunch of characters providing you with endless entertainment :)
Lisa
That picture of the donkeys peeping around the juniper (?) is absolutely adorable. My gosh, I can't wait to get Redford over here!
ReplyDeleteHmm....yep, there is a bully in every bunch!
ReplyDeleteHandsome Lyle!
Strange question, but do donkeys and burros shed their winter coats in the summer like horses?
That is funny stuff. The burros' expression is priceless where the are peeking around the bush.
ReplyDeleteKing Lyle and the Burro Boys, great photos! Don't you just love to hang out and watch them?
ReplyDeleteLOL! Unspoken language. Very nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteBillie, that is a juniper tree they're peeking behind. I can't wait for Redford to get over there either. You are going to have SO much fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to figure out the shedding thing, Pony Girl. When I groom the burros now, I'm combing out a lot of the soft, furry undercoat, but they're still not letting go of much of their long top coats. I'm thinking they're keeping is as some sort of bug shield.
Victoria, I could make a career out of hanging out and watching them. It's a wonder I ever get anything done.
And thanks everybody for the compliments on the pictures. The learning curve on the new camera is going to be pretty steep but it sure is fun in the meantime.
Lyle is a cutie!
ReplyDeleteRe: donkeys and shedding - I asked our donkey breeders when we visited Redford, and they said donkeys (miniatures, at least) shed in patches, and can end up looking very ragged in the process. They said to expect about one month of the shed-out fully summer coat and then the winter coat would begin growing in.
ReplyDeleteRafer Johnson is doing exactly as they described. He is nearly slick now (the donkey slick, not like ah horse though!) and very handsome, but still has a fairly furry belly. Even that is coming out though, so I expect he will get a bit slicker before it starts growing back.
Thanks for the shedding scoop, Billie. Wynonna "blows her coat" all at once and walks around bald and naked for about a month. Sounds like George and Alan might do something similar!
ReplyDeletePoor little donkeys. The look pretty sad in the end.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoy your posts and all your furry critters. The shot of the burros peeking around the juniper bush together is priceless. I'd say you've done very well with your camera by all accounts.
ReplyDeleteAdorable pictures of the burros, Lyle was just probably wanting to play with them and have some fun.
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