Our Miniature Donkeys

We ventured into the world of miniature donkeys in the summer of 2007, bringing two jennets home from different sides of the state in the same week. To those who know little about donkeys, they are very loving, affectionate creatures, but they can also be quite opinionated and demanding. If a farm has a donkey, people usually know about it! Our donkeys are quite vocal, and quite loud! If you're late with their meal, they let you know about it, that's for sure! But they also provide a lot of love...and sometimes a lot of entertainment as well (thanks, Gracey!) So now time to meet our donkeys! As of September 1st, 2008, we now have three donkeys, as our Kochia had a baby. Donkeys are cute as it is. But the babies are well beyond cute! Say hello to our longears!

Walczak's Gracey

Here's Gracey! She's too cute for words, and full of personality! Mind you some of that can be naughty personality...I was warned of this prior to purchasing her that she can keep life interesting, and she does! Gracey foaled in April, 2001, and registered with ADMS. She is about 34" tall, and a chocolate/brown. Gracey also drives, and we have taken her out, she's SO CUTE and just great in front of a cart! I love driving her as there's just something so incredibly cute about looking between her donkey ears and watching her little donkey butt! She enjoys her job, does everything that is asked of her (once she's hitched, that is), and doesn't care about anything! But Gracey does keep life interesting. Let's just leave it at that! But I love her!

JoMaGo Kochia

Here is Kochia. She was born July, 1993, and is just the sweetest, kind, most gentle and loving girl. When we're out there, she prefers to be around us than to eat, or do whatever else a donkey will do. She is attached to my hip! I have learned that Kochia is a mom to several mini donkey foals, and I'll bet she was a good one! She is so quiet and gentle, I would trust her with anything. Kochia is also registered with the ADMS, she is 36" tall and is a grey-dun. Kochia was exposed to a 32" brown ADMS jack, Kreier Kountry Sully, for a late summer, 2008 foal. Update: Kochia gave birth to a little girl on September 1st, 2008. See Katie's page by clicking HERE!

Kochia's ultrasound at 60 days

THE DONKEY’S CROSS

“Bring me the colt of a donkey” was the
Master’s request.
A young donkey was brought to Jesus to carry
him into Jerusalem.
A week later Jesus was ordered crucified.
The little donkey so loved the Lord that he
wanted to help him carry the cross.
But alas, he was pushed away.
The sad little donkey waited to say goodbye
until nearly everyone had left.
As he turned to leave, the shadow of the cross
fell upon his back and shoulders.
And there it has remained as a tribute to the
loyalty and love of the humblest of God’s creatures.

Mary Singer