Burclair Miniature Donkeys

04/01/2024

Yesterday was worming day.

This is our second worming, 2 weeks after the first worm treatment, to try to remove any encysted egg burdens.

The first wormer we used was Equimec Plus Tape. The second one was Equest.

Equest is highly debated amongst donkey circles, however from my research is safe to use when you know an accurate weight for your donkeys.

I have used Equest in the past, without any issues.

However, i am lucky enough to own a transportable scale that weighs up to 2000kg so yesterday we weighed first and then wormed according to weight.

Their weights ranged from 40kg (4-5 month foal) to 165kg 39” heavily pregnant Jenny).

The donks also got a bit of a groom and cuddles afterwards. There were a few pellet thieves in amongst the midst too!

Thanks Debbie Betts for your expert help! 😘

01/01/2024

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!!

Happy new baby!! It turns out there were no other babies due in 2023.

A little baby girl born 1/01/2024!

Now we need a name for Fifi’s foal starting with K!

24/12/2023

This is my outdoor lounge cushion. Not the intended purpose, I think!!

12/12/2023

I thought we were done for foals this year, however it would appear that Fifi has other ideas!

All our Jennies are paddock served, so dates can be a little bit of a guess sometimes.

I do love foal watch! 🥰

25/11/2023

Awww…!

07/11/2023

Preg testing at the Farm today. Every participant received two small pieces of carrot and all you can eat cardboard box or paper bag as a reward. Lucky!

31/10/2023

Jacaranda, one of our micro Jacks.

He’s such a pretty little man 🩵

His bray makes up for what he doesn’t have in height. It’s huge and deep and long!!

Thanks to Katy Driver for the pics!!

23/10/2023

Today we said goodbye to Joy and Illy, but I can guarantee they have gone to an amazing home where they will receive lots of love.

14/10/2023

❣️ J U P I T E R ❣️

The sweetest little girl with her daddy who named her.

Justin Burstall

Mushroom’s eyes are clearing up, she has a fair bit of sight back and her nose (photosensitivity) is getting better too.

08/10/2023

This precious little bundle was born last night.

She has fluffed up to be a pretty chocolate colour. Mushroom is adjusting so well to being a mum with limited sight (hopefully only temporarily).

She is super friendly and cuddly already. When we say we handle them from birth, we aren’t exaggerating. She had a very decent nap on Emma’s lap this morning.

We need some suggestions for a girls name starting with J 🩷

06/10/2023

Poor pregnant Mushroom!

She had a severe case of suspected conjunctivitis earlier this week. Now we are thinking she has the more frightening disease of Uveitis.

At this stage, she is pretty much blind. She appears to be able to see large blobs but not clearly. She is walking very cautiously and slowly and is tripping over things. Hopefully, her eyesight will return in full once she is healed.

You can see her eyes are cloudy and the gunk has caused a rash under one eye.

Despite being one very uncomfortable Mumma, she is loving the pampering and cuddles she is receiving.

05/10/2023

Look what happens when Mushroom gets scratches! 😂🩷

01/10/2023

01/10/2023

She’s hit the ground running!

Welcome Burclair Jubilee! 🥳

1 day old today, our Saturday surprise. 🤯

01/10/2023

Still on foal watch with Mushroom!

We can see the baby kicking all the time but her udder still needs a bit more filling.

Having said that, the udder of the Jenny who dropped yesterday was MUCH smaller. Who knows at the moment!?🤷🏼‍♀️

01/10/2023

Juliette zoomies 🩷

30/09/2023

Sneaky baby drop by Miss Flemington.

I thought she was a month off, so this birth has blown me away.

A beautiful little girl!

29/09/2023

Gardening with a baby mini pony ☺️🌱🐴

13/09/2023

Our little girl has a name. Introducing our newest little sweetie:

Burclair Juliette 🫏🩷

12/09/2023

Baby coco kisses 💋

12/09/2023

It’s a dark little girl with a white forehead spot!!

Amazing job Charlotte!!

Yet again, I missed it.

11/09/2023

Who will go first??

I think Charlotte (red) is holding out until Mushroom (white) is ready to go at the same time.

These two girls are seriously bonded. Charlotte has been ready to pop for 3 days now, but Mushroom has been not quite as ready.

Maybe both tonight?

10/09/2023

We’re on baby watch again!

Charlotte (red) is very close, Mushroom (white) a couple of weeks behind and then Flemington (grey) a month behind.

Lots of foals due!

24/08/2023

🩷🐴 COCO 🐴🩷

11/08/2023

Baby pony zoomies! 😍

09/08/2023

Baby horse spam 😍

07/08/2023

Welcome to the world little filly, Coco.

What a sweet little girl born last night around 10.15pm. She was stuck and needed a little help to be delivered, but is super strong and healthy.

Mum and baby are doing very well!

24/07/2023

The simple joys of being a well loved miniature pig 🐷🐽