As everyone knows, we have two donkeys here, Smoke and Joe. Smoke was the first donkey here and he came to keep one of my ponies company since she was by herself. Then this pony had to go over the bridge and there was only a big horse left there so I got Joe to keep Smoke company that was somewhere near the same size as he was.
You can tell by this picture just how small, Joe and Smoke are compared to the normal sized horse whose name is Frannie.
The reason that I am able to have these two miniature donkeys is that they each have a little something wrong with them which makes them not as valuable as show donkeys. Please notice Joe's while muzzle (around his nose). But he has some trouble or I should say had some trouble with one hind leg which he has out grown which is good.
Here is Smoke. As you can see, he has a black muzzle which means he could not be a show donkey. Don't you love those ears and he loves to have his ears scratched and Joe does not like that at all.
One day I was out walking around the pasture, and Joe came up to me looking for help. Guess he thought there might be something to eat in the bucket and found himself with this problem. He was asking me to please help him. The donkeys are great fun to have around and very easy to take care of.
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Happy Friday to all.
What a nice post Joe and smoke look very happy, and yes they look tiny compared to that horse heheh!
ReplyDeleteHave a hehawtastic weekend :-)
I love reading about the entire fur family. I almost am sorry that we have run out of residents to learn about BUT a bolus is for telling us their day. I love that too. So does mom. xxx Pee Ess: Smoke and Joe..it was really cool getting a look at how small you really are.
ReplyDeleteJoe and Smoke! We always love seeing you handsome boys. And we think you both are perfect just the way you are! You are obviously such wonderful members of your family. And you sure are a smart boy, Joe, knowing when to ask your mom for a little help. Happy Friday to all of you!
ReplyDeletehaha poor guy will never do that to a bucket again. They are really small when you see them standing beside the horse.
ReplyDeleteThose two are perfect in our eyes! Next time you are with them, please give them a smooch on their heads from Mom Peggy.
ReplyDeleteOur neighbor has two donkeys and they are pretty cool, just like Smoke and Joe!
ReplyDeleteNow that I'm reading this I think I remember you talking about their muzzle colors ... and I"m happy that you don't care about those kinds of things they are great just the way they are! And I agree... they do look quite small compared to the horse!! Thank you for all the stories! Although I don't comment often I have enjoyed every day!
ReplyDeleteWe always love seeing Smoke and Joe, they are super cool and their personalities shine through! Y'all have a fun Friday!
ReplyDeleteSmoke and Joe are the most HANDSOME donkeys ever...I finks the real reason they are not show donkeys is 'cos they would just keep winning all the time and the other donkeys would be jealous..right?
ReplyDeleteLoves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
ok - thanks for the picture with the horse - they really are smaller than mom thought. she says if she lived in the country, she would certainly consider having mini donkeys - the boys are adorable
ReplyDeleteI love Smoke and Joe. They would be great fun to have around.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day you two. My best to your wonderful mom. ♥♥♥
I just love Smoke and Joe and OMCs when they let me ride on their backs in a parade their furs were so soft. Mom still cackles at the bucket shot.
ReplyDeleteHugs madi your bfff
The donkeys sound like fun friends. I wish I could pet them so I could feel their fur.
ReplyDeleteSmoke and Joe are so adorable! I know they enjoy their life with you so much more than if they were show donkeys :-)
ReplyDeleteDonkeys are such wonderful creatures, sweet and loving and brave!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize Joe and Smoke were that tiny!
ReplyDeleteThe donkeys do look like fun!
ReplyDeleteSmoke and Joe are cuties. My problem is I like everything to be in the house with me and I don't think that would work with donkeys. :)
ReplyDeleteWow. I had no idea Smoke and Joe were so tiny. They are awfully adorable though!
ReplyDeleteDonkeys are so adorable
ReplyDeleteWe always love saying hello to the most handsome donkeys in Blogville!!
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Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
WE LOVEZ THIZ POST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺ N smoke N joe.....ewe both haza blog AND ya ran for office......guarunteez NOE OTHER DONKEEZ did that....ever :)
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see ya twoozday ! ♥♥♥
They are too cute. I guess I never realized they were mineatures. Mom's cousin Liz, who is like a sister to her as she was orphaned in her early 20's and joined Mom's family for all the gatherings after that, does the mule ride into the Grand Canyon every year.
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I didn't realize just how small they were. That makes them even cuter.
ReplyDeletePack animals are my "totem", in a way. Smoke and Joe are beautiful enough, they don't need to be in shows!
ReplyDeleteI have always thought it is so cool that you have donkeys. Love Smoke and Joe!! catchatwithcarenandcody
ReplyDeleteWe love Joe and Smoke! We never realized how small they really are!
ReplyDeleteThat was really something seeing Joe and Smoke next to Frannie. We would have never guessed they are so little. :)
ReplyDeleteAlways love to see the donkeys!
ReplyDeleteThey look so tiny next to that horse.
Elliot and Cricket x
We like this story of how Smoke and Joe came to live with you. We did not realize they were so small(and cute) :)
ReplyDeleteThey are lucky to be living with you as they get pawsome care :)
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
We love these little guys. They are pack-full of personality. The Photo of Smoke is just amazing!
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We always love seeing Smoke and Joe ! We didn't realize that they were so small. We bet they are happier with you than in a show. Purrs
ReplyDeleteWe love Smoke and Joe too! They are furry lucky donkeys to have found a home with you Marg.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize how small they are! But, whether they are show donkeys or not...they are GRAND donkeys in my opinion. I LOVE these two!
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