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Wednesday, 28 January 2009 at 03:37

I feel bad when donkeys are talked about in a negative tone or thought to be stubborn or stupid.

Donkeys were one of the first draught animals used by man; to ride upon, carry burdens, pull carts, and plough the fields.
They have been used through the centuries and considered very valuable animals in many ancient civilizations as they used to serve as tractor, family car, shopping trolley, guard and companion.
That can be clearly seen illustrated in ancient paintings.





People who keep them will tell you they are highly intelligent and 'single minded'.
Unlike horses, they cannot be forced to go into dangerous situations, they can map their ways from and to the farms at theirown.

Their hearing is very acute too and their long ears also help them to hear over long distance.

Donkeys are very clean in a stable, usually relieving themselves in one chosen corner, which is easily removed. A clean bed of straw in another corner is appreciated at all times!

The only bad thing about donkeys is their very loud, distinctive braying voice.
However, I still love, respect and appreciate donkeys....