not shedding?

BrittBS · 04-04-2006, 11:01 AM

My donkey hasn't started shedding yet. Should I be worried? My mare has been shedding for well over 2 wks now.

cassidy · 04-04-2006, 11:05 AM

no they will all shed in their own time!! some are just better at keeping heat an need to shed faster

~Rebecca~ · 04-04-2006, 12:57 PM

Dont be worried.

Shotgun93 · 04-04-2006, 01:01 PM

No, mules and donkeys shed really late in the season. Some times not until June or even later.

BrittBS · 04-05-2006, 10:00 AM

yea i knew they all shedded at different time but i think last year he started shedding earlier than this... oh well. Thanks guys!

~Rebecca~ · 04-05-2006, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shotgun93

No, mules and donkeys shed really late in the season. Some times not until June or even later.

Thats interesting!

tazz001 · 04-05-2006, 11:48 AM

Not to worry as long as donk is otherwise healthy...I have 4 mini donks and each one shed at different times and then when they do shed...look out...it comes off in clumps. One of my girls sheds earlier than the others and even beofre her summer coat comes in..she looks bald for a week or so.

tlhaley · 04-05-2006, 12:33 PM

I have never owned a donkey but a horse owns me! Do you worm them like a horse? If so, maybe a worming would help start the process. I know when I worm my older horse, his hair really starts to drop off, in a good way that is!

Tammy

BrittBS · 04-05-2006, 04:36 PM

nope worming him doesn't help! I've already wormed him, not due till next month.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlhaley

I have never owned a donkey but a horse owns me! Do you worm them like a horse? If so, maybe a worming would help start the process. I know when I worm my older horse, his hair really starts to drop off, in a good way that is!

Tammy

04-04-2006, 11:01 AM	#1
BrittBS Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,207 Images: 207	not shedding? My donkey hasn't started shedding yet. Should I be worried? My mare has been shedding for well over 2 wks now. __________________ ~Brittney~ I've been BOO'ED!! RIP Samantha! My little angel in heaven! I love you! MY BABY GIRL! Star 23 yrs old Palomino QH Member of the 20lb club!! Starting weight- 146lbs Current Weight- 138.6 lbs Goal Weight- 126lbs http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=P8060518

04-04-2006, 11:05 AM	#2
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,575 Images: 820	no they will all shed in their own time!! some are just better at keeping heat an need to shed faster __________________ ive been snowballed... May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

04-04-2006, 12:57 PM	#3
~Rebecca~ Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: I WISH Indiana!! Posts: 2,755 Images: 86 Blog Entries: 4	Dont be worried. __________________ Gizmo & Jack <3

04-04-2006, 01:01 PM	#4
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,815 Images: 132	No, mules and donkeys shed really late in the season. Some times not until June or even later. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

04-05-2006, 10:00 AM	#5
BrittBS Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,207 Images: 207	yea i knew they all shedded at different time but i think last year he started shedding earlier than this... oh well. Thanks guys! __________________ ~Brittney~ I've been BOO'ED!! RIP Samantha! My little angel in heaven! I love you! MY BABY GIRL! Star 23 yrs old Palomino QH Member of the 20lb club!! Starting weight- 146lbs Current Weight- 138.6 lbs Goal Weight- 126lbs http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=P8060518

04-05-2006, 11:48 AM	#7
tazz001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 514 Images: 2	Not to worry as long as donk is otherwise healthy...I have 4 mini donks and each one shed at different times and then when they do shed...look out...it comes off in clumps. One of my girls sheds earlier than the others and even beofre her summer coat comes in..she looks bald for a week or so.

04-05-2006, 12:33 PM	#8
tlhaley Full Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 97 Images: 1	I have never owned a donkey but a horse owns me! Do you worm them like a horse? If so, maybe a worming would help start the process. I know when I worm my older horse, his hair really starts to drop off, in a good way that is! Tammy __________________ A pony is a childhood dream, a horse is an adult treasure.

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