Tanglewood Farm

Miniature donkeys are native to the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia. They make great pets for children and adults. They are very easy to train to pull a cart or carry a small child. They are quite intelligent, curious, and very affectionate.

Miniature donkeys weigh between 250 and 450 pounds. Their height limit at maturity is 36 inches at the withers which is the last hair of the mane at the bottom of the neck.

The most common color for miniature donkeys is gray-dun which consists of a gray colored body with a dark color dorsal stripe down the back and over the shoulders. This dorsal stripe is known as the "donkey's cross". Miniature donkeys also come in variations of black/brown, white, spotted and roans. Colors other than typical gray-dun makes the donkey more exotic looking, therefore increasing their price.

Miniature donkeys are members of the equine family. A cross between a donkey and a horse is called a mule. Male donkeys are called jacks. Female donkeys are called jennets or jenneys. It takes a female donkey up to 13 months to have a baby. Donkey foals are weaned between 3 to 4 months of age. Their life span is approximately 25 to 30 years.

Miniature donkeys by nature are one of the friendliest and most affectionate animals of its type. They are very tame and gentle. They love attention. They can be easily trained to be ridden or to pull a cart or wagon singly or as a team. They can pack a moderate load of cargo and can carry up to 100 pounds. They make excellent pets for children and adults.

We are very proud of the daily handling and care given to our miniatures here at Tanglewood Farm. We provide proper nutrition and quality veterinary care to all of our animals. Our livestock is current on vaccinations, dental checkups, hoof care, and worming. The health of ourÊanimalsÊis very important to us, and we follow rather strict practices. We maintain a closed herd, which means we do not bring in any new animals, embryos or semen. Once an animal is sold, it may not be returned. So that we do not unintentionally introduce disease into our herds, we do not bring ourÊanimals to shows, and we do not borrow or lendÊanimals for breeding. We prefer weanlings do not leave Tanglewood Farm before they are 4 months of age. They need time to grow and play with other weanlings, receive discipline from their mothers, and time to change their diet gradually to eliminate the desire for mother's milk. This also enables Tanglewood Farm time to deworm the weanlings and give them their first vaccinations. All miniatures come with Tanglewood Farm health papers showing up to date vaccinations, deworming schedule, and hoof trimming schedule. They also leave Tanglewood Farm with a brand new halter and leadline. If you need transportation, we can arrange ground transport within the US and Canada. To other countries, we can arrange air transportation on major airlines.

We are very proud of our foundation bloodlines. You are welcome to ask for an extended Pedigree and Pictures for any of our miniatures. If you see any you are interested in learning about, you may contact us by email or telephone us at 770-667-MINI (6464).

View Miniature Donkeys for sale, our Foundation Jennets or our Foundation Sires