I have mini-horses and mini-donkeys. I find the donks to be more affectionate and amusing. They love having their head cradled and ears gentlely rubbed. They play with balls and piece of hose (with-out any metal). They will each take hold of the ball handle or hose, and go up in the air, pushing each other until one gives up--a game of donkey "chicken"! I was told to buy donkeys in pairs, or never to have only one. Dumb me, I put my one donkey in with some big horses. The donk threw balls at their legs and scared them. He wondered why they won't play ball! Then he ate three long tails in one day to show his unhappiness! I bought a buddy for him shortly there-after and they are very happy! I am going to have some mini-mules born in the spring! It will be a real adventure to see what they are like!!! My vet told me, they really don't need grain, just good grass hay. And even though it appears that their hooves are growing slower and they don't need to be trimmed as often, they often wear their little hooves un-evenly, so it is still important to have regular trims, per my farrier! Best wishes and love those Long-ears, Wendy
