I am new to the forum. Oh joy when I read Martin T's article that there would be a forum for Foster owners. I am hoping that lots of F.O's will sign up to the forum so that we can compare notes and generally indulge in donkey talk! I have been hoping for this for such a long time, thank you Martin for making it happen.
I am proud foster carer to two donks, Nicholas and Brian. Sadly we lost Moses 18months ago, he was a little donkey and very elderly. Nicholas is elderly and needs lots of care to maintain condition which means frequent small meals and lots of dental care. He is a lovely character, well known in the village for his appearances at church events and just out on strolls around the village. Today both the donkeys enjoyed their walk aroung our garden and along our drive in the winter sunshine. Brian on a lead rein and Nick walking beside us. He knows the garden so well. I am hoping that Brian will do so too in time. Brian enjoys his canter around the fields and munching starw in any spare time he has when he is not following Nicholas around the paddocks.
They have had now their evening feed and Nicholas has his coat on for the night and now they are tucked up in their stable for the night.
Would love to hear from all you donkey people out there, especially if you have the joy of caring for donkeys.