[Ag-eq] caring for minis

Tue Jun 16 13:14:01 UTC 2015

Hi Nella.
I'm very sorry to hear you lost Jack.

I think donkeys are cute, in their long-eared way.
Tracy

> Jewel:
>
> Yes, I think donkeys can be quite loud.  There are several cows near by
> that are
> noisy and it doesn't seem to be a problem.
>
> Jack was at least 30, so he had a long good life.  He got down and the vet
> could
> not figure out why he couldn't get up.  He tried and tried to stand, but
> just
> couldn't do it.  He was down for over 30 hours and then he coliced; there
> was
> nothing to do but put him down.  It was very sad, but I didn't want him
> suffering.
>
> Cruiser, the horse seems to be depressed now that Jack is gone.  I really
> don't
> want a full sized equine; I don't ride Cruiser enough, so don't need
> another.
> I love mules, so getting a mini would be a good way to have one.  I like
> donkeys and have been told that they will help keep dogs and coyotes from
> the
> goats.  So a donkey could have two jobs, protecting the goats and being a
> friend for Cruiser.
>
> How are things for you?
>
> What is going on in your part of the world?
>
> Nella
>
>
> Quoting Jewel via Ag-eq <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>:
>
>> I blieve that donkeys, particularly, jacks can be very noisy, so that
>> may be
>> worth considering if
>> you have close neighbours.
>> Sorry to hear about Jack, but he was 30+ wasn't he?
>>
>>             Jewel
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Nella Foster via Ag-eq" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:20 AM
>> To: "Agricultural and Equestrean Division List" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: <nfoster at extremezone.com>
>> Subject: [Ag-eq] caring for minis
>>
>> Michelle:
>>
>> I have some questions about caring for minis.  I've been considering
>> getting
>> a
>> mini mule.  My old mule died about 10 weeks ago and my horse has been a
>> little
>> lonely without him.
>>
>> I'm assuming they get all the same vaccinations as full sized horses,
>> but do
>> they make ones in smaller amounts for the minis?
>>
>> What about the dewormers, are there smaller ones for the minis?
>>
>> I've heard that it is very easy to get the minis to fat; do you have
>> this
>> problem?
>>
>> What do you feed yours?
>>
>> Can you buy mini sized halters and such?
>>
>> I've also heard they can easily get out of fences; what is your opinion?
>>
>> My fence will hold goats, so it will probably hold minis.
>>
>> I want my horse to have another equine friend, but I don't want a full
>> sized
>> horse or mule; I can only ride one.  I've also considered a donkey; does
>> anyone
>> have experience with donkeys?
>>
>> I would appreciate any advice and suggestions.
>>
>> Nella
>>
>> Quoting Michelle Creedy  via Ag-eq <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>:
>>
>> > Hi Nella
>> >
>> > Thanks for the great suggestions. I really appreciate all the
>> knowledge on
>> > this list. It's great!
>> >
>> > Michelle
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Ag-eq [mailto:ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nella
>> Foster via
>> > Ag-eq
>> > Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2015 3:50 PM
>> > To: Agricultural and Equestrean Division List
>> > Cc: nfoster at extremezone.com
>> > Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] How to Administer Medicine for a Mini
>> >
>> > Hello Michelle:
>> >
>> > I hope your mini gets well very soon.
>> >
>> > Do you need to give an injection or oral liquid medicine?
>> >
>> > I have some syringes that a friend put grooves on the plunger part.  I
>> have
>> > some marked with each CC and others with the half CC.  I can use these
>> when
>> > giving liquid medication to dogs, cats, goats and horses.  I just put
>> the
>> > syringe into the medication and draw it up until I get to the right
>> groove.
>> > If I go to far I just squirt the extra back into the bottle.
>> >
>> > When I give the medication I put the syringe in the side of their
>> cheeck
>> and
>> > push in the plunger.  I will hold the smaller animals heads up so the
>> > medicine is more likely to go down their throats.  I can't really do
>> this
>> > with a full sized horse.  I have not learned how to give injections
>> yet,
>> but
>> > hope to do it someday.
>> >
>> > I hope this makes sense, if you have questions I'll try to explain it
>> > better.
>> > Maybe Zac has some good ideas.
>> >
>> > Nella
>> > Quoting Michelle Creedy  via Ag-eq <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>:
>> >
>> > > Hi List
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > One of my minis has to take some medication because she's got a
>> > > breathing issue. My question is, how do I administer it if it
>> involves
>> > > a syringe? I can't really imagine how to get the right amount and
>> I'm
>> > > terrified I'll kill her or something stupid. Right now, I've had to
>> > > ask for help because the intervention was something I needed right
>> > > away. Any help would be appreciated.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > I'll be going to convention so hope to meet some of you there.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Michelle
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
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