Half Ass Acres

Half Ass Acres miniature Mediterranean donkeys, Chapel Hill, TN, are bred on a small family farm set amid rolling pastures in Cheatham County and the Nashville area near Nashville. Joe and Dayle Haworth have welcomed donkeys to their property for over a decade. They adhere to registry guidelines with regular veterinary health screenings, including digital x-rays and annual dental exams. Their herd enjoys daily pasture turnout and hands-on socialization during family activities, with foals growing up alongside other barn animals and children under close supervision.

Guests often remark on the donkeys’ calm demeanor and affectionate nature during open-barn days. Several of their donkeys participate in local therapy programs at care facilities, praised for providing calm companionship. The farm emphasizes transparent communication, offering guidance on everything from nutrition to hoof care. Careful breeding selections aim to maintain sound temperaments and refined Mediterranean characteristics across generations.