Donkey animals

Donkeys can be used just like horses under saddle and in harness, although donkeys are more laid back and relaxed in nature. They prefer to do what is good for the donkey, which is not always what the human thinks is. They are very friendly, and their nature makes them excellent for children. Donkeys can also make wonderful guard animals. A donkey will take care of an entire herd of cattle, sheep or goats. Their natural aggression towards predators will inspire the donkey to severely discourage any canine attacks on the herd. Dogs and donkeys usually don’t mix, although they can be trained to leave the house or farm dog alone.

Although there are good reasons that donkeys are nice for short, inexpensive travel, there are also cons. The donkey can go at an average pace of 4.32 miles per hour. That is a very long trip if a long distance is desired. Donkeys are also known for their aggressiveness in an uncomfortable situation. An aggressive situation may be anything a donkey has or has not encountered in its life. If a snake had bitten a donkey at one time, the next time it encounters any type of snake it will act very wildly. When a donkey becomes scared it does many things. It will first take a few lunges backward and begin to bray continuously. Then the donkey will start to buck. If a person is on a donkey while it is being frightened, they better do their very best to get off of it. Such accidents such as broken necks, paralyzation, and even death have occurred many times in the past. To prevent any uncom