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| BEST FRIENDS FARM M I N I A T U R E DONKEYS Farming for the fun of it! Jim and Frankie Lee 13903 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, FL 352-339-3908 or 352-333-3819 |
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| Our goal is to lovingly raise and share quality Miniature Donkeys. We breed for conformation and disposition and train our foals from birth. Proudly standing at stud is our senior herd sire, Lawzyday Farm's 32" Sancho Panza. Sancho is pedigreed to The Fireman, Black Hawk, Blackberry, and Valentino 49. Miracle is one of Sancho's perfections. |
| Sire: Lawzyday's Sancho Panza |
| Dam: Henson's Bambi |
| Here at Best Friends Farm we believe that when you call or visit our farm or website, we have a responsibility to help educate you about miniature donkey care, health, and uses (sale or no sale). Besides that, we just love to talk donkeys. We want to share enough information, including our personal donkey experiences, so you will be comfortable and happy with your new family member. You and your new donkey will be happy with each other for a life-long friendship! Please look over the following guidelines, no matter where you decide to purchase. |
| Lesson One Miniature Donkey Breeders Have an Ethical Responsibility To Their Donkeys and To Their Customers (printed with permission of American Donkey and Mule Society and NMDA) |
When choosing a miniature donkey, purchase from a breeder who follows these high standards:
Responsible miniature donkey breeders who base their actions on these ethical principles build solid reputations, serve
as role models for future breeders, and most importantly, contribute to the integrity of the Miniature Donkey Breed.
- Breeds their Donkeys with the future of the Miniature Donkey gene pool foremost in mind using the guidelines
outlined in NMDA Miniature Mediterranean Donkey Breed Standard. - Selects breeding pairs with the intention of improving the offspring and recommends appropriate donkeys to non-
breeding homes. - Promotes the breed honestly to people who are interested and discourages people from buying on impulse or
those who can not adequately provide for them. - Avoids breeding solely for short-term market fads such as size or color.
- Maintains current health and registry records.
- Maintains a current stud report filed with American Donkey and Mule Society, ADMS.
- Is honest in sales and advertising and offers animals that are realistically priced reflecting their conformation, sex,
age, and health. - Follows up with buyers to assure that they are satisfied with their animals & that the donkeys are properly cared for.
Provides proper shelter and diet for their Miniature Donkeys. - Breeds jennets only when they are physically and mentally mature at three years and older.
- Breeds no smaller than the recommended minimum height (over 30" at the withers) as stated in the NMDA Breed
Standard. - Continues to breed only if there is a market for the offspring and if the animals will make a contribution to the
breed. - Registers or transfers all donkeys before they leave the farm or prepare paperwork for customer.
- Gelds the majority of jack foals and encourages the buyer to do so.
- Is prepared to humanely put down donkeys that are in very bad health or dire health emergencies in which the
donkey cannot be saved. This is the hardest part.
Responsible miniature donkey breeders who base their actions on these ethical principles build solid reputations, serve
as role models for future breeders, and most importantly, contribute to the integrity of the Miniature Donkey Breed.
| A Family Effort at Best Friends Farm Miniature Donkeys Have We Gone Country or Crazy? |
Dear Visitors,
We have gone country! Our relatives and friends say we've gone crazy. After living in a crowded subdivision in town, we
now live on a self-made farm with miniature donkeys, horses, goats, and chickens. On our farm, there are occasional
visits from raccoons, deer, snakes, opossums, hawks, and other critters. We have our same city jobs (retirement is a bit
further away now) plus all the farm work, which is far more fun than work. Well, most of the time. Whew, there is always a
lot to do!
In town, it took us 45 minutes to get a gallon of milk from our nearby grocery. Getting milk takes about the same amount
of time now but it's much fresher directly from our dairy goats! We don't actually drink our goats' milk but we do enjoy our
hormone-free eggs straight from our son's very happy 4H prize-winning chickens. In March 2008, his chicken won Best
Male Exhibition Bird, in 2007 Best Male Production Bird in all of Alachua County, Florida. That's in addition to winning in
2005 and 2006. Sorry, but a mother has to brag now and then.
Oh yes, the stars. They are far more beautiful viewed without the hindrance of city lights and much more enjoyable in the
quiet of a country evening.
Of course, our city-living friends and relatives think we have gone insane (and tell us so) when we talk about miniature
donkey pedigree! We tell them we have not gone insane, but rather we've gone country. If you are reading this in your
search for farm animals, you understand about farm life and all it has to offer! Sometimes, we ask ourselves if it is worth it
and the answer is always, "Yes it is and we wouldn't trade country living for any other kind." After many miraculous
miniature donkey births, we are here to stay! We thank God daily for watching over us and providing our many blessings.
Thanks for visiting our site and may God bless you and yours!
The Lee Family
Gainesville, Florida
We have gone country! Our relatives and friends say we've gone crazy. After living in a crowded subdivision in town, we
now live on a self-made farm with miniature donkeys, horses, goats, and chickens. On our farm, there are occasional
visits from raccoons, deer, snakes, opossums, hawks, and other critters. We have our same city jobs (retirement is a bit
further away now) plus all the farm work, which is far more fun than work. Well, most of the time. Whew, there is always a
lot to do!
In town, it took us 45 minutes to get a gallon of milk from our nearby grocery. Getting milk takes about the same amount
of time now but it's much fresher directly from our dairy goats! We don't actually drink our goats' milk but we do enjoy our
hormone-free eggs straight from our son's very happy 4H prize-winning chickens. In March 2008, his chicken won Best
Male Exhibition Bird, in 2007 Best Male Production Bird in all of Alachua County, Florida. That's in addition to winning in
2005 and 2006. Sorry, but a mother has to brag now and then.
Oh yes, the stars. They are far more beautiful viewed without the hindrance of city lights and much more enjoyable in the
quiet of a country evening.
Of course, our city-living friends and relatives think we have gone insane (and tell us so) when we talk about miniature
donkey pedigree! We tell them we have not gone insane, but rather we've gone country. If you are reading this in your
search for farm animals, you understand about farm life and all it has to offer! Sometimes, we ask ourselves if it is worth it
and the answer is always, "Yes it is and we wouldn't trade country living for any other kind." After many miraculous
miniature donkey births, we are here to stay! We thank God daily for watching over us and providing our many blessings.
Thanks for visiting our site and may God bless you and yours!
The Lee Family
Gainesville, Florida
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