Mini donkeys

I have a love of donkeys and am I terested in raising some mini donkeys to breed and sell. What are my main co ferns for doing such.  I only have a 2/3 acre fenced in.  Is that enough for a breeding pair? I have chickens. Is that a concern? Please help me before I get some and they suffer because I don't know what I am doing

When I was in highschool and crushing on a girl, I ended up working at her father's goat dairy farm.

They had a donkey named Abner and I have been enamored by donkeys to this day.

I believe the rule of thumb with donkeys is half an acre EACH. I believe this is considering pasture grazing requirements but don't quote me on that. I do not know what it is for Minis but I can assume that you might be right on that line. I tend to err on the side of caution and would encourage you to see if you can squeeze in another quarter acre fenced.

I actually have about another 2/3 of an acre I can add without much trouble . I just want to make sure they will be ok

I would imagine that would be sufficient space. Make sure to build some shelter and work out your water providing system and you should be pretty well set.

Definitely read up on their care, while it isn't that far different from horses there are key differences.

Also know that donkeys are unique in their training... they tend to be stubborn. Be prepared!

Thanks.   I have a creek they would have access to, but I also have a well point next to the shelter I already have built. I never thought of water as being an issue.  I'm glad you brought that up. The creek is mostly runoff so probably not great for them

One other note, it can be a challenge to get a farrier that works with donkeys. Not all of them do it. That is one area to look into as well in case you need to get them trimmed. It is less frequent than a horse but it does happen.

Thank you! That is something I haven't thought of.