Happy World Donkey Day!

[bluemingidiot]

Donkeys were domesticated about 7,000 years ago and ever since mankind's life has continually been improving.

In fast growing countries such as China donkeys are used as a source of meat because of their rich intramuscular fat and superior taste. In recent years donkey milk is being sold as a commodity for the treatment of infants, the elderly, and the sick who are physically weak. Donkey milk is rich in nutrients and is whey protein milk which is closest to human milk and can be used as a substitute for breast milk and has various functions such a regulating growth and promoting immunity.

For some, the Lord is a good shepherd.  For others I see the Lord as more of a good donkey herder.

[oldone]

I have 2 donkeys. They're geldings so no milk. I would never eat them. They're my babies.

[Mr DAVID In Wisconsin]

Well Happy Donkey Day yall!

[Maura]

I had two donkeys. Very stable. They won't put themselves in danger. This means they will stop if you want them to go somewhere they are fearful of. They are noted for being great with children (the miniatures) because they refuse to walk into danger, and because they don't spook as easily as a horse.

[oldone]

I've never riden my donkeys. I'm too fat. Well one isn't broke.
They make me smile & laugh every day

[mogal]

Friends of ours had an intact jack that I never trusted for a half second and he knew it. He grabbed his owner's hand and tried to pull him over a barbed wire fence. I've had plenty of experience with horses, none with donkeys or mules. My papa had farmed with horses--I remember when he sold his last pair--but he solidly refused to mess with mules. He said that a mule will serve you faithfully and safely for 20 years and on the first day of that 21st year, he'd kick your brains out without provocation. I think he was painting with a broad brush.

However, I used to love to hear Gus "sing" when I visited those friends. He was an aged critter when my friends got him and they had him for around 15 years when he couldn't get up one day. Sad day. Now we have neighbors a good 1 1/2 miles to our east who have a donkey. Any morning I'm outside and can hear him singing, I smile, think of old Gus and know it's going to be a good day.

[Mr DAVID In Wisconsin]

I feel like such an ass when I forget this important holiday.

[mogal]

Mr. David, around here, a comment or joke like that is called a "groaner" because that's what it makes you do...