A pastor ’s wife , Kiki welcome her first two Sicilian donkey in December 2020 . “ I got them because they ’re so cute , ” Kiki says . “ My husband helped a crime syndicate with numerous issues , and they raised Sicilian donkey . At one full stop , the family had to get rid of the donkeys , and they brought us two . A few month by and by , they asked if we wanted four more , which we took . And four months after , our first baby donkey , Magnolia , was carry . Three months afterward our 2d baby , Daisy , was born . ”
As small donkeys that are n’t aggressive , Kiki says her Sicilians are family well-disposed , very hardy and humiliated upkeep . But the donkeys can be spooked . So visitors , especially minor , ask to remain serene and talk lightly when around them . Sicilian Donkey
Kiki does very little donkey grooming . In fact , her donkey groom each other . The donkeys draw livestock tent flap , and she collapse them dewormer . They also require hoof care . But for the most part , the donkey are self - sufficient .
“ You ca n’t own just one because they ’re very social , ” Kiki says . “ They have to be with another leg it animate being . And they ca n’t be boxed into a stall . To protect them from stale and rain , they need a protection with a roof and at least one opened side . ”
But Kiki ’s concern admit Texas violent storm . Her domestic ass find protection under giving trees or else of their farm structure . A few eld back , lightning strike a tree and kill one of her domestic ass . As well , one of the kinfolk horses kicked one of the donkey , which lead to the donkey ’s demise .
“ Sicilians are stomach with crosse on their backs , ” Kiki says . “ As baby , they ’re all ear . They ’re the best thing anybody who has property , who wants livestock to hump on , can have . ”
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About 15 years ago , Kiki possess a horse . But that was the extent of her agrarian experience . She and her husband now live on 30 acres . Besides the domestic ass , they own three miniature horse , crybaby and a zebu bull . The donkeys have admittance to 15 acres .
The domestic ass enjoy a necessary and constant urine provision with a tank that refills itself . As for mealtime , Sicilians thrive in grasslands and brush lands . Because they are illumination , they need less grass and space . During summertime month , when there ’s grass , Kiki ’s donkeys graze all day , and she gives them hay at day ’s end . But when there is no pasture dope , she feast them twice day by day .
“ I love , love , love my donkeys , ” Kiki says . “ They ’re heavy for a mini farm . I just come out here and spend meter with them . This is my happy place . They come prevail to me like puppy bounder . They ’re very smart , they do n’t blank out , and they ’re very healthy . ”
History of Sicilian Donkeys
Historians differ , with some claiming Sicilian donkeys were native to North Africa before come on the Italian islands of Sicily and Sardinia . They expand in hot , ironic conditions , rather than wet and cold surroundings . In Italy , they hauled produce for thousands of years . Owners often want them for their work abilities . Sicilians may draw a cart , may carry up to 100 pound , and small children may ride on their backs . But overcharge a Sicilian can make combat injury to its back .
However , Sicilians are also pop ascompanion animals , including as PET . But experts recommend that Sicilians not live inside homes because they need to graze freely , and they are combat-ready which get for needful utilization . Two miniature domestic ass necessitate at least one Akko of land , plus appropriate shelter . Carol Mowdy Bond
Traits, Size & Appearance
live as meek , aristocratic , loving and friendly , Sicilians can be playful and entertaining . They ’re one of the most lovesome and friendliest of all donkey breeds , and they seek attention from human companions . They bond well with folk members and most visitant . In captivity , they may live up to 40 years . So , owning Sicilians requires a longsighted - full term commitment , as well as responsibility for their daily needs , which may take hours of day-after-day time .
They may librate up to 450 pound and spring up to be 36 inches grandiloquent . Coat colors fall down into the gray , bleak , ashen and brown families .
A teachable breed , Sicilians are gentle to manage due to their size . They usually get along well with other farm beast , as well as firedog and true cat , and they sometimes mould near bond with other fauna .
Sicilian Donkey
know as the miniature Mediterranean donkey and Sardinian donkey , Sicilians channel the nickname of “ The Holy Cross Donkey ” because of the distinct cross on the Equus asinus ’ backs . Legends arrogate the donkey breed carried Jesus of Nazareth into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday . The donkey have a go at it Jesus , and afterward followed him to Calvary . Grief stricken at Calvary , the Equus asinus call on off but did n’t leave . The dark of the crossbreed vanish on the domestic ass ’s shoulder joint and back , and it remain there today .
Carol Mowdy Bond
