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Fantine (bred to wooly jack)
Species
Donkey
Breed
Miniature Mediterranean
Sex
Female
Age
8 years
Color
Spotted Brown and White
Beech Grove, Virginia (~ 262 mi away)
*Bred to a full wooly registered mini jack*
Fantine was the first mini donkey we welcomed to our farm, and she's been a steady companion and friend to us and her fellow donkeys. She is incredibly gentle and friendly with our kids and all other visitors. Measured 32" at the withers last month (see photos).
She came already bred back and with a weanling foal, and she has been an amazing mom to all three of these little ones, including her latest Gretchen.
She is at Stay A While Farm in West Virginia now being bred to Tara's full wooly jack N&D's Lonestar Skeeter, with a stud fee of $1200 which has already been paid. Tara confirmed that breeding has already happened, which would indicate a likely foaling in early April 2027.
She is a semi-wooly due to the way her mane falls over to the side and the longer coat she keeps for much of the year. She lives on pasture with our highland cattle.
She has had her teeth floated a couple of times with us as she tends to collect a little pocket of grass/hay in her cheeks, kind of like a hamster. My equine vet colleagues have not identified anything wrong anatomically or pathologically.
Her hooves grow a little bit more quickly than most of the rest of our donkeys, and they weren't in great shape when we first received her. Thanks to the care attention from our expert donkey farrier, they are back to normal now.
She is welcome to stay on with indefinite boarding on our farm if you'd like your own friendly mini donkey but don't have a place to keep her.
Family
View 1 recorded offspring
Optional Boarding Available
Ideal for remote owners or buyers not ready to bring this animal to its new home.
Monthly Rate
$78.75/mo
includes 5% service fee
Minimum Term
No minimum
Housing
Group / Herd (Commingled)
Service Description
Your donkey will live with our own herd of miniature donkeys and highland cattle on our farm on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Nelson County, Virginia.
The animals have access to several covered barn spaces as well as thick wooded areas for protection from severe weather.
The historic farmhouse is available as a vacation rental, and there are also many other places to stay nearby, including Wintergreen ski resort.
The animals have access to several covered barn spaces as well as thick wooded areas for protection from severe weather.
The historic farmhouse is available as a vacation rental, and there are also many other places to stay nearby, including Wintergreen ski resort.
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