Dry Branch Stables

Dry Branch Stables breeds miniature Mediterranean donkeys in Rosedale, VA, serving southwest Virginia near Roanoke. It has more than a decade of experience in donkey breeding, with club memberships and routine health screenings to ensure sturdy, well-adjusted animals.

Each foal is born and raised on pasture, socialized daily and handled from birth for calm, friendly temperaments. Robert Farmer follows pasture-based husbandry on a family farm, where donkeys graze alongside other livestock and enjoy open space. The focus on gentle interaction and early handling helps produce animals that adapt well to trail work, petting programs or as companions on small farms.

Visitors often note the peaceful setting and relaxed demeanor of the donkeys in their reviews. Several donkeys from the stable have participated in community therapy programs, earning praise for their gentle nature and steady temperament. Prospective visitors appreciate the transparency of the process and the openness of the farm tours.