Copper Star Farm Miniature And Standard Donkeys

Copper Star Farm Miniature And Standard Donkeys, miniature donkey breeder in Fairfield, PA, in South Central Pennsylvania near Gettysburg. With over a decade of breeding experience, it is a member of the American Donkey and Mule Society and upholds recommended health testing. Its donkeys are raised on spacious pastures where they benefit from daily handling, early socialization, and regular hoof and dental care.

Owner Emily D. Hoponick applies family farm traditions to her breeding program, focusing on calm temperament and strong conformation. Animals receive a balanced diet of grass hay supplemented with mineral mixes formulated for donkey health, and pastures are rotated to maintain forage quality. Routine veterinary checks and hoof trims ensure long-term soundness and well-being. Each foal undergoes early lead training and microchipping to support gentle handling from a young age. Many of the farm’s miniature donkeys have found roles as dependable companions in homesteads and small-scale educational settings.