Experiences
We breed a few different types of animals; donkeys, WoolPuppies, rabbits, miniature horses, and gypsy cobs. All of our animals have a rather unique start in life – being born at a Farm Park they get an enormous amount of contact with people, and leave the farm very well socialised.
With every companion animal breeding programme our philosophy is the same; start with the best quality animals that we can find, with correct conformation, and are as close to their breed standard as possible. And then only breed from them if they prove to have exceptional, people-loving temperaments, and have a bit of the “X-factor” about them… if they make us and everyone else who meets them smile, then they qualify to add to the gene pool.
We have been breeding donkeys for nearly 20 years. We initially concentrated on Irish Donkeys, which we’ve found to be unfailingly friendly, biddable and cute. In more recent times we’ve started crossing our Irish Donkey’s with Miniature Donkeys to help make them a bit smaller.
Gizzy is officially a miniature donkey. However, genes do funny things, and he is about a hand bigger than his parents. But at 10hh is stll pretty small. Gizzy has an outstanding temperament, and is a joy to own and be around.
Cora was born on Bullswool Farm, and is an Irish donkey. She is a character with a big personality, and loves activity and going on adventures.
Sweetpea is a very affectionate, gentle donkey who loves being around people.
Doris is Sweetpea’s half sister. She is half Irish donkey and half miniature donkey. Doris is kind and easygoing.
We want all our foals to be well educated, versatile pets that are easy to care for and own. They do not leave us until they; are good to catch, lead, pick up all feet, can walk up ramps, into buildings, are desentized for riding, confidently load onto floats and can be safely handled by children.
We don’t have any donkey foals available at the moment. We are expecting foals from Doris and Cora in the 26/27 season.
What people have said about our animals
Hi Sue, Just an update for you about Squeak. He has been no problem, the next day after your mum dropped him off he came right up to me and let me put the halter on and every since. Loves a good scratch all ova and loves the wee grand children. Him and Casper get on just fine, no squealing or stomping of feet (much to my relief). Just a lovely wee man and I thank you so much as does Casper for his paddock mate.
Kind regards,
Cath
Hi there just a quick note to say Toffee has settled in nicely – he is a lovely donkey and has enjoyed regular walks with us. He is very easy going and there have been no issues with him leading and he is lifting his feet nicely for us. In the short time he has been here he has already brought lots of happiness and fun.
Thanks so much.
Naomi and Stephen
