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Some of the donkeys in Main Barn are over 40 years of age and need lots of extra attention. On cold days you can often see them rugged up and standing under the infrared heat lamps for extra warmth, and in Summer they enjoy grazing the paddocks outside.
Donkeys coming and going?
Exciting new grazing opportunities have opened up for the donkeys in Main Barn. If you can’t see as many as usual, it may well be that they are out exploring their new terrain. Although they’re experiencing pastures new, they’ll continue to visit the barn as they please for shelter, straw, water, and to greet their visiting friends.
Sidmouth
Bonnie definitely has her heart in the right place. She is always trying to be ‘helpful’ by picking up the grooming brushes when they drop on the floor before hiding them.
Bonnie is a tall, inquisitive donkey and just loves being centre of attention. She’s always trying to sneak into the donkey queue for a second groom, if she hasn’t already hidden the brushes!
She lives in our biggest herd at Sidmouth, along with fellow adoption donkey Ruby. They are both easy to spot as they are the two tallest donkeys and tower above all their friends.
Why not make beautiful Bonnie part of your family by adopting her today as a gift for yourself or a loved one?
Sidmouth
Ruby is such a clever donkey, full of imagination and always thinking about her next adventure. In the past, she has been known to unlock the doors to her barn and take her entire herd out for a walk!
Ruby was hand-reared by her loving owners and loved human company. She then came to us so that she could get all the attention she craved. She now lives in Sidmouth’s Main Barn where she gets endless amounts of affection from visitors, grooms and volunteers alike.
She is easy to spot as she is one of the tallest donkeys in her herd. The other being fellow adoption donkey Bonnie.
Adopt Ruby now to share the next big adventure together! Have you got a loved one who would like to receive a donkey adoption as a gift? Adopt Ruby today!