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Donkeys

Our donkey family consists of the two ladies Brauni and Knospe and the gelding and father of all the small donkeys - Peppo. In 2021 Flocke and Rosi were born and in August 2022 the two youngest members of the family: Lilly and Basil. The seven donkeys have an imporant task. Together with the sheep they care for the garden and feed on the black cherry. This invasive plant has rather bitter leaves and twigs that dear and other native forest animals don't eat. So thanks to our animals, the black cherry is kept in check and ecologically important native plants can develop. 

Additionally, our donkeys protect the sheep, are partners for donkey walks and like to get some attention from the park visitors.

Our donkey family consists of the two ladies Brauni and Knospe and the lead animal and father of all the small donkeys - Peppo. In 2021 Flocke and Rosi were born and in August 2022 the two youngest members of the family: Lilly and Basil. The seven donkeys have an imporant task. Together with the sheep they care for the garden and feed on the black cherry.

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This invasive plant has rather bitter leaves and twigs that dear and other native forest animals don't eat. So thanks to our animals, the black cherry is kept in check and ecologically important native plants can develop. 

Additionally, our donkeys protect the sheep, are partners for donkey walks and like to get some attention from the park visitors.

Where are the donkeys right now?

On the pasture next to the hermitage (area 7).

Link to donkeys

Donkey walk

By appointment we offer guided donkey walks. Our curious and crafty friends are already looking forward to company and some extra attention. Together with one of our experienced and sensitive donkey guides you can explore the surroundings of the forest garden together. Those who wish, may become donkey guides themselves. Depending on the donkeys' desire to walk, the walk lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours and leads across the terrain. Should children come along, one adult per child and donkey must be present to help. The path is not well suited for strollers. 

The donkey walk is offered free of charge. If you like, you can make a small donation to the association. The money will be used to buy material like lead strings and halters for the donkeys.

 Please book your donkey walk on our website (events - donkey walks). If you'd like to do a donkey walk on another date, just write an email with your preferred dates and we'll see if we can make it possible.

By appointment we offer guided donkey walks. Our curious and crafty friends are already looking forward to company and some extra attention.

show more

Together with one of our experienced and sensitive donkey guides you can explore the surroundings of the forest garden together. Those who wish, may become donkey guides themselves. Depending on the donkeys' desire to walk, the walk lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours and leads across the terrain. Should children come along, one adult per child and donkey must be present to help. The path is not well suited for strollers. 

The donkey walk is offered free of charge. If you like, you can make a small donation to the association. The money will be used to buy material like lead strings and halters for the donkeys.

 Please book your donkey walk on our website (events - donkey walks). If you'd like to do a donkey walk on another date, just write an email with your preferred dates and we'll see if we can make it possible.

Book donkey walk

How to feed us right

Donkeys

Donkeys are desert animals and therefore good feed converters which mean they don't need a lot of food. Too much or wrong feed can make them fat or lead to colics or hoof diseases. They mostly eat hay and straw, bark, sticks and twigs and - as a special treat and only in moderation - a carrot or an apple.

Allowed

Hay, straw, bark, sticks, twigs, grass

Only in moderation

Apples, carrots, beets, beetroot

Not allowed

Bread, too much fruit, other treats

Donkeys

Our donkey family consists of the two ladies Brauni and Knospe and the gelding and father of all the small donkeys - Peppo. In 2021 Flocke and Rosi were born and in August 2022 the two youngest members of the family: Lilly and Basil. The seven donkeys have an imporant task.
show more
Together with the sheep they care for the garden and feed on the black cherry. This invasive plant has rather bitter leaves and twigs that dear and other native forest animals don't eat. So thanks to our animals, the black cherry is kept in check and ecologically important native plants can develop. 
Additionally, our donkeys protect the sheep, are partners for donkey walks and like to get some attention from the park visitors.

Where are the donkeys right now?

On the pasture next to the hermitage (area 7).

Link to donkeys

Donkey walk

By appointment we offer guided donkey walks.

show more
Our curious and crafty friends are already looking forward to company and some extra attention. Together with one of our experienced and sensitive donkey guides you can explore the surroundings of the forest garden together. Those who wish, may become donkey guides themselves. Depending on the donkeys' desire to walk, the walk lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours and leads across the terrain. Should children come along, one adult per child and donkey must be present to help. The path is not well suited for strollers. The donkey walk is offered free of charge. If you like, you can make a small donation to the association. The money will be used to buy material like lead strings and halters for the donkeys.  Please book your donkey walk on our website (events - donkey walks). If you'd like to do a donkey walk on another date, just write an email with your preferred dates and we'll see if we can make it possible.
Book donkey walk

How to feed us right

Donkeys

Donkeys are desert animals and therefore good feed converters which mean they don't need a lot of food. Too much or wrong feed can make them fat or lead to colics or hoof diseases. They mostly eat hay and straw, bark, sticks and twigs and - as a special treat and only in moderation - a carrot or an apple.

Allowed

Hay, straw, bark, sticks, twigs, grass

Only in moderation

Apples, carrots, beets, beetroot

Not allowed

Bread, too much fruit, other treats

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