Donkeys are hard workers and so are miniature donkeys but these little guys are meant for play. Female miniature donkeys are named “jennets”, male donkeys are named “jacks”, and babies are named “foals.” Meet KneeHi, the world’s smallest donkey measuring only 25.29 inches tall! As you can imagine, they are just a little bundle of joy when born and they weigh only 15 pounds at birth. Miniature donkeys were brought over to the United States in the 1920s and their popularity is still growing. They are commonly known as Mediterranean miniature donkeys and their small size is due to interbreeding between similar species in Italy. Donkeys are amazed by children and kids are just as amazed by them. Just the perfect height to get all the hugs and snuggles they want. Children just love them because they are small just like them! The great thing about them is that they remain small and rarely grow taller than 35 inches. Miniature donkeys are originally from North Africa along the Mediterranean coast. First, there were mini pigs and now you can enjoy mini donkeys! Mini donkeys are adorable and they are real! They are not only cute but also love showing off their skills. Miniature donkeys originate from North Africa and were introduced into the United States in the 1920s. When you think of a donkey, you probably don’t think of them as being tiny but miniature donkeys exist and they are super cute! We also offer Dartmoor walking experiences with tea on the lawn – it’s a special experience that you’ll remember for a long time.When we get a puppy or any other small pet, we sometimes wish they would stay tiny forever. Our guests are very welcome to meet the donkeys. He has a distinctive hee-haw – it is high pitched and a bit like a kettle when a kettle boils. In the early evening you’ll often see him encouraging Tim to play which usually includes chasing each other around the fields and pulling their fly masks off which they sometimes wear on summer days. Freddie loves his food although manages to burn off calories and stay thin. Tim’s colouring is grey dun and guests often think he looks like Donkey from Shrek.įreddie might be younger than Tim, but he wants to be in charge. We’re careful to make sure he doesn’t eat too much. He’s a bit of a slow eater and has a little chubby tummy. He’ll stare at the cows and sheep in the neighbouring fields, encouraging them to keep their distance. Tim is always on the look out to make sure Freddie and him stay safe. Tiny Tim may be small, however he’s very responsible. These cute animals have been introduced to the UK over the last decade where there are about 700 – that’s pretty rare so meeting them is pretty special.ĭid you know they have passports and can’t be moved without them? The passports contain information ranging from date of birth, unique marking details for identification and their medical records. Originally they were used to carry things in places like Sicily before becoming farm pets in America. The breed name is Miniature Mediterranean Donkey. To be officially a miniature donkey, they have to be less than 36 inches tall behind the base of their neck which is called their withers. When Freddie reached the grand old age of two, he was taller than Tim who is five years older. Miniature donkeys grow until they’re three years old. Well, Tim is the eldest although smallest. Would you like to know more about our dinky donkeys? Have you seen a donkey run down hill? There little legs aren’t very coordinated, they fart and occasionally bray. One of their favourite things to do during a walk when we reach the top of a hill is to give each other a knowing nod before running down by themselves. As soon as they see their halters and guide rope, they often carry them to the gate. During the summer months when the grass is rich, they enjoy a mid afternoon siesta for a few hours which probably goes back to their Mediterranean heritage!īoth Tiny Tim and Freddie love taking people for guided walks on Dartmoor. The boys love plenty of brushing and cuddles once they’ve woken up. If we turn up to let Tiny Tim and Freddie out without any guests, they often look a bit disappointed. We’re home to two of the best looking lads on Dartmoor and our guests love meeting them.