Donkeys are herd animals and aren't meant to live a solitary life ,so they definitely need a companion, preferably another donkey.

If you are looking for just a pet, then a couple of geldings are a good choice. They don't have breeding on their minds and make wonderful pets.

Miniature donkeys are not the right choice for a guard animal. They simply aren't large enough. Momma donkeys are fierce protectors of their foals, but don't stand a chance against a pack of dogs or coyotes.

 

Jennet
DOB: 3/11/08
Birth Height:
Foal Coat: Black with a faint cross and a dark nose

Sire:  Sunset Acres Russian Czar, 31.5" True Black w/NLP
     Grand Sire:  Circle C's Black Russian, 31" Black w/NLP
     Grand Dam:  R&D D&H Molly, 32.75" Black
       
 

Dam: LER Miss Fantastic 32.5" Black/Brown
      Grand Sire: Laughlin's Black Nugget, 33.25" Black w/NLP
      Grand Dam: Fisher's Grey Glace, 32" Gray-dun

 

This baby girl is a doll baby...she is in your face and wants to stay with you but her Mom has other ideas. She is going to be a tank...she is heavy boned and looks to be nice and straight. She is full of personality too.
We think she is definitely show quality.

Her two full brothers have both won numerous blue ribbons .
And they have both done very well in performance classes. We are hoping she will do the same.
Penelope's full brother, Strike It Rich placed third in his halter class and first in pre-green trail at the 2008 Nationals in Waco, TX!  Congratulations SiSu and Barbara!!.....and a good job Karen!!

$2500

She was still wet in the photo above!

Photos below were taken 11/9/07
Anna is a bit sun bleached but she is still black underneath.

Jennet
DOB: 4/5/06
Birth Height: 22" with her booties still on!
Foal Coat:  True Black with No Stripe!!!
Current height: 31.5"

Sire:  Sunset Acres Russian Czar, 31.5" True Black w/NLP
     Grand Sire:  Circle C's Black Russian, 31" Black w/NLP
     Grand Dam:  R&D D&H Molly, 32.75" Black
 

Dam: W-4 Ebony, 32.5" Black
      Grand Sire: Noah's Mr. Black Jack,33.5" Black/Brown
      Grand Dam: Noah's Hannah, 32" Lt. Brown

Just what we were hoping for!! Black with light points! She is in your face friendly and a beautiful little girl. She has the prettiest little face.
Anna is so friendly we've had a hard time getting any pictures of her.

Anna is still very friendly....when we take our 2 yr. old grandson in the pasture she always comes right up to him. Most of the other yearlings scatter when they see him running around, but Anna stands quietly for Ty to love on her.
 

$3500

Photo above was taken  1/19/08

Jennet
DOB:3/19/07
Birth Height: 22.5"
Foal Coat:  Sorrel w/a very faint white star...you have to dig for it but it's there.

Sire: My World Red Hawk, 31.5" dk sorrel
     Grand Sire:  My World Vincent, 32.5" Light Sorrel
     Grand Dam:  My World Red Dream, 34/34" dk. Sorrel
         Paternal Great Grand Sire:  LCR Valentino 75, aka Red Baron, 34" dk. Sorrel
       

Dam:  Jalan's Belle Star, 33" Red
     Grand Sire:  Jalan's Carolina Red, 32" Red
       Great Grand Sire: Rearview's Red Beau, 32" Dk. Red
       Great Grand Dam: Rearview's Pride and Joy, 31" Light Red
     Grand Dam:  Sunset Acres Peaches, 32" Red
        Great Grand Sire: Hedrick's JJ, 31" Light Red
        Great Grand Dam: Sunset Acres Sadie, Brown
  

This donkey will follow you where ever you go...she is definitely a people donkey. Marcie has great back legs and a nice wide, round butt. She has a nice feminine head and a great top line. Her front legs aren't as straight as I would like but I think she will get better as she matures.
 

Congratulations and thank you to Shirley and Kim!! Lil Foot Mini Ranch
Justin, TX.