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After delivering Brandy (Gucci) yesterday I called in to visit Maddy, Ellie and Poppy – the 3 donkeys that were adopted by Tracie and Dave back in April. These 3 donkeys are just the funniest threesome and follow each other around everywhere. They are an absolute credit to Tracie & Dave and look fantastic with their very shiny...
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Posted by on Aug 25, 2009 in General News, Welfare | 0 comments
We wanted to ensure owners of smaller breeds of ponies and donkeys, including miniatures, are aware of a potentially life threatening condition called Hyperlipaemia. This is not meant to make people panic or worry, but we feel it’s important to highlight certain illnesses and conditions so we know how to spot the symptoms and help prevent the causes.
What is Hyperlipaemia?
It is a...
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Posted by on Aug 3, 2009 in Donkeys, General News, Horses | 0 comments
Each year on the first Saturday of August, Romagne plays host to the Fête de l’âne et du cheval. This rural fair, which can be dated as far back as 1901, gives owners and breeders of some local and famous breeds of horse, donkey and mule a chance to show of their equines in their true beauty.
Baudet du Poitou
The Baudet du Poitou, or Poitou Donkey is one of the oldest “purebred”...
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Balto and Jenna finally found their forever home and today was the day to move them there. They have both gone to live with Yvonne and her husband in the Charente Maritime where they are going to be treated like royalty. Jenna has had a tough life being rescued a few years ago, her friend Balto was lucky enough to be given away with her. Balto & Jenna have a very strong bond, so much so that...
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In June last year, ERF rescued 3 female donkeys from a yard in dept 24 – Lena, Belle and Nanette. We knew there was a possibility that any of them could be pregnant as they had been in with entires. Well this week Lena, who lives with Belle in the Vienne, gave birth to a beautiful healthy male foal. Lena’s guardian Jane, who has named the new foal Vinnie, arrived at the field just...
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