Ok so Ive found my calling...

....if i go missing, well I may just be farming mini donkeys!

Last year in Nz i seen a very small donkey, surprised it was fully grown I inquired after the breed and found out that there is in fact a breed of miniature donkeys just like Shetland ponies.
Miniature donkeys are native to the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia. They are identified as either Sicilian or Sardinian donkeys according to their ancestry and hey I think Im ready to adopt and raise a few of the little fellows.

Miniature Donkey Facts

Life Span:Average — 25 - 35+ years

Weight: 200 - 350 pounds at maturity

Height:Average 32" - 34" at the withers, maximum 36"

Gestation:11-1/2 - 13 months

Birth: Single baby, averages 20-30 pounds at birth. Foals are up and nursing within 30 minutes and are weaned between 5-6 months of age.

Reproduction:Male donkeys are referred to as "jacks," female donkeys are "jennets," and baby donkeys are called "foals".Jennets should not be bred until they are physically mature at approximately 3 years of age. They have heat cycles every 18-21 days throughout most of the year.

Health: Miniature Donkeys are remarkably hardy and healthy. They do require preventative vaccinations, should be wormed regularly, and have their hooves trimmed every 2-3 months.

Color:Miniature Donkeys are predominantly grey-dun with the characteristic "cross." They also come in darker shades of grey, brown, black, sorrel, white and spotted. Usually they have light tan markings around their muzzle and eyes, known as "points". However, some have dark points.