Presswood Farm

Presswood Farm is a breeder of miniature donkeys in Philadelphia, Tennessee, in eastern Tennessee near Knoxville. After more than a decade of hands-on practice, it follows guidelines from the American Donkey and Mule Society and performs routine health screenings.

Each donkey receives vaccinations, dental check-ups and deworming under the guidance of a local equine veterinarian. Animals live in pasture settings by day and in well-ventilated barns at night, with daily turnout and gentle handling starting from birth. Many foals are accustomed to family life from the earliest weeks, helping them adapt smoothly to new environments.

Presswood Farm’s pasture-based approach mirrors the donkeys’ natural herd dynamics, and foals benefit from supervised interaction with older animals. John Presswood’s background in farm management brings a practical, nurturing style to broodmare care and early socialization. Owners often note the calm temperaments and gentle personalities that emerge from this hands-on socialization.