Thuringian Forest Donkey
This breed was originally bred as a "miller's donkey" or "stone donkey". The famous Wartburg donkeys already carried food and drink up to the castle for the inhabitants in the Middle Ages. Even in ancient Thuringian legends, they mentioned donkeys a lot. Despite this historical significance, the Thuringian Forest Donkey was only recognized as a separate breed in 2019 and was almost extinct at the time, with only a few remaining animals.
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Category: Mammal
Stem type: African wild donkey 6000 years ago
Weight: ♂ 180-230 kg; ♀ 150-200 kg
Withers height: ♂ to 110 cm; ♀ to 100 cm
Breeding duration: 33 days
gestation period: 360-370 days
feed: Grass, Herbs, Leaves
Power: pack,- riding,- and draft animal, patient, good-natured character, modest feed requirements, one foal per year,
