What Type of Forage Should You Feed Donkeys?
Clair Thunes, PhD
May 24, 2024
Feed donkeys lower-quality forages, such as barley straw or stemmy, mature grass hay, than you would feed a horse.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Feed donkeys lower-quality forages, such as barley straw or stemmy, mature grass hay, than you would feed a horse.
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