I have been breeding donkeys for 20 years, (well, me and my husband, Richard). We just love these gentle creatures, and first and foremost, it is important to us that they go to loving homes, where they will be well cared for.

I breed for conformation, trying to maintain a balanced, correct donkey, with a nice rich color. In the past several years I began to focus on the black and ivory color genetics. Actually, I would like to see what else I can bring out of the ivory crosses. It is somewhat "uncharted" territory. Whether it is possible or not, I would love to create a "palomino" or "buckskin" colored donkey. I am working with other ivory breeders to see if we can figure something out about this. So far, I have produced a 'yellow' jennet. She was born and is registered as Off-White dark ivory. As a yearling, her coat has a distinct "golden" cast to it, much different than the other ivory's I have seen. Anyone who visits the farm, zeros in on the "yellow" donkey.

Because my original ivory line is black/based, I also get blacks out of the ivory's. I have added some different ivory genetics to my herd, to see what they will produce. I should get some of those first foals in late 2007.

I am constantly learning something new with these guys, even after 20 years. They never cease to amaze me with their different personalities, and sweet nature. And there is NOTHING cuter than a baby donkey foal. I look forward each spring to their arrival.

Once in awhile you will see a birth height on one of my foals. I will only include it, when I feel that I have got a good accurate measurement within the first day. I don't have success too often. I have found that if you look at the foal standing next to it's mom and you know how big mom is, then look at where the front knees line up with mom's, you can estimate with decent accuracy about how big the foal will be. The bone from the hoof to the knee doesn't grow, the height it is at birth is the height it will remain. That has been my best indicator.

Please feel free to call or email me anytime to talk donkey. I pride myself on being honest, and will give you as straight an answer as I can.