Subdeacon Joe Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 So, that was an example of "calf too stupid to stand up by himself"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I think it was just a demonstration of what the donkey will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 That wuz great . . . . thanks for posting . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Rio Pete Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Thanks. Living in the city now, I miss seeing ranch and farm stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Baby calves are frequently unable to get up for a period of time. The larger the calf the more time required. Many times I have wished for a helper such as that. The donkeys are excellent in protecting sheep and goats from dogs and coyotes. Another use is a wide leather band around the donkeys middle with a steel ring on top. Large animals that have never been broken to lead are tied to the ring with a short rope. About 24 hours with the donkey lead tutor and the biggest animal will happily go where the donkey wishes. The donkey will often keep the animal it is teaching to lead away from water until the animal gives up and agrees to do what Mr. Donk says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Never ever underestimate the persistence of a Donkey. They can wear down granite and bend it to their will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 With a donkey as one parent, is there any wonder why mules are smart? A horse will let you overload it until it is injured. A mule will just stand there, or make some other "arrangement"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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