Well Trained Donkey

[Subdeacon Joe]

[Alpo]

So, that was an example of "calf too stupid to stand up by himself"?

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

I think it was just a demonstration of what the donkey will do.

[Wolfgang, SASS #53480]

That wuz great . . . . thanks for posting . . . .

[Del Rio Pete]

Thanks.

Living in the city now, I miss seeing ranch and farm stuff.

[Noz]

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.

[Sedalia Dave]

Never ever underestimate the persistence of a Donkey. They can wear down granite and bend it to their will.

[Trailrider #896]

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"!