Miniature Donkey Breeders of Pennsylvania
The Keystone State
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Donkey Vital Signs:
Normal Temperature:
Adult: 97.2-100 F Median 98.8F
Young: 97.8-102.1F Median 99.6 F
Normal Pulse:
Adult; 36-68 Median 44
Young: 44-88 Median 60
Respirations:
Adult: 12-44 Median 20
Young: 16-48 Median 28
A young donkey is under two years old.
Median is basically what is considered to be normal range
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Treasured Tyies Miniature Donkeys
Kathy Houck
Phone: 570-925-2848
173 Dotyville Road, Benton, PA, 17814
E-Mail:
info@treasuredtyiesminidonks.com
Website:
www.treasuredtyiesminidonks.com
We raise our beloved miniature donkeys on a small farm in Northeastern
Pennsylvania. Our goal is to maintain a high quality herd and breed
selectively for black color, solid conformation, and great temperament.
All our animals receive the best of care, and individual attention. If
you're looking for that special donkey to brighten your life, give us a
call. Visitors are always welcome. (1/14)
Herdsires: Cyder's Jim Dandy 30 1/2" Black AMDS Registry # 58368 What a handsome guy he is, Great confirmation & personality to match. Dandy is supports a full pedigree with such names as: Cyder's Jimmy Brown, LN Foxworthy, Red Lightening. Circle C Motown, Sunset Acres Red Sunset, River Crest Blackberry, KDL Black Hawk & The Fireman, just to mention a few.
Treasured Tyies JoSals Token 30 1/4" Spotted AMDS Registry #60815 Mr. Token's has a sweet laid back personality & lots of color, which he has passed to his offspring's. Some of the names listed on his pedigree: Sundance Springs Milkway 11, Lazy H Donkette Korral Milkyway, White Lightening, Texas Red, Shadowcross Jackson, EA Toby, Frito Bandito, Ashley Wilkes.
Currently for sale:
Please see our "For Sale" page, and thank you for your interest in our
donkeys.
Amazing Grazers
Evelyn and Curt Bookhammer and Marcia Crosby
Phone: 814-832-3430
7500 JB Tree Farm Lane, Alexandria, Pa 16611
E-Mail:
bookhammer@aol.com
Website:
http://www.jbtreefarm.com/donkeys.html
We started as, and continue to be, a Christmas tree farm that strives to provide quality service and products for our customers, but we’re more than just a tree farm. We have an extensive fall operation now with many many customers on tours, parties, and fun visits. They LOVE our animals, mini donkeys and dwarf goats. While relatively new to the world of miniature donkeys, we already dearly love our small herd of five lovely ladies and one handsome stud. (2/14)
Herdsires:
KZ Red Octoberfest; born 10/19/2009; Dark Red w/cross; 32”; Sire: MGF
Houdini’s Magic Time; Dam: KZ Cocoa Chanel.
Red’s lineage also includes: Arrow Creek Harry Houdini, MGF Cherry’s Beau, T
The Fireman, and MGF Venus Rene 65.
Currently for sale:
All donkeys have been sold for now, But please check back as we will
have more for sale in the fall of 2013
Arcadian Exotics
Paul, Gertrude, Cameron Suorsa
Phone: 724-794-3288
Fax: 724-794-1104
133 Branchton Rd. Slippery Rock, PA 16057
E-Mail:
arcadianexotics@gmail.com
Website: www.arcadianexotics.com
Arcadian Exotics is located outside the University town of Slippery Rock,
PA. We have been raising Miniature Donkeys and Pygmy Goats since 1994 so
that's 20 years in 2014! We have just started raising Registered Nigerian
Dwarf Goats in 2011. We have about 25 Brood Jennets & 5 Herdsires. We always
have donkeys for sale on the farm since we keep adding on! We will be having
23 Foals in 2013 & the first has already arrived (See our Foal Page). All of
our donkeys are registered or can be registered. We strive for the best
animals that we can produce. (3/15)
Herdsire:
• Bluegrass Mr. O'Neal, a 32 1/2" Black NLP sired by Cobra\'s Windancer. He
is siring Black & Very Dark foals.
• Cobra's Rudy, a 30" Dark Red sired by Cobra\'s Redman who is by Cobra's
Arthur II. He is siring Reds and Red carriers.
• Arcadian Jet, a 32 1/4" Dark Brown sired by Dewey Meadows Valentino & he
is siring Blacks.
• Arcadian Supreme, a 31" Black & White Spotted sired by Dewey Meadows
Valentino. This is his first year as a breeding jack.
• Arcadian Voltaire, a 30" Approaching 3 years old Black Brown Jack sired by
Dewey Meadows Valentino. This is his first year as a breeding jack.
(OUTSTANDING BITE!)
Our Reference Herdsires:
• In Memory of Dewey Meadows Valentino; He Past away at the age 20 on
December 17, 2010 leaving behind many great offspring such as the famous
Prime Time & the offspring we still own Arcadian Valentina, Supreme,
Valentine, Valerina, Voltaire, & Jet.
Directions:
Arcadian Exotics is located 50 miles North of Pittsburgh. From Pittsburgh
take I-79 North to Exit 105, the Slippery Rock Exit. Turn left toward
Slippery Rock and into and through the town. This will be route 108. In town
you will go through a two traffic lights. Do not make any turns in town. A
short distance past the last houses & Hotel, you will come to the Branchton
Rd-the first cross road past the end of town. Turn right onto Branchton.
About 2/10 mile on the left, you will see a sign for the Slippery Rock
Veterinary Hospital. We are next to the Hospital in a tan farmhouse with
green shutters. Our sign at the end of our drive reads Arcadian Exotics.
Stop at the House.
Currently for sale:
We have multiple donkeys listed for sale with pictures & info on our
website. Multiple purchases will be discounted. See our website for package
deals. Thanks! Paul, Gertrude, Cameron Suorsa
Potential Breeding Jacks:
•Arcadian Midnight Radar-Dark Brown/Black Jack-Great
Conformation/Pedigree/Color/Perfect Bite-($500) Buy for breeding or as a
pet.
•Arcadian Black Magic-30" 2Year old Black Jack-Great
Conformation/OUTSTANDING Pedigree/Color/Perfect Bite-($500) Buy for breeding
or as a pet.
Young Jennets:
• Arcadian SugarBaby-Grey Jennet-3 year old ($1500) (Will be bred to
Arcadian Supreme our 31" Black & White Spotted Dewey Meadows Valentino Son)
• Arcadian Meldoy-Brown Jennet-2 year old Very Friendly, Attended the GAMDS
in 2012 but was brought back home due to her reserve. ($700)
• Arcadian Mary Ann-Red/Grey Jennet-2 year old-Very Friendly but most likely
the dominate donkey with others her age. ($700) She would make a great Pet.
•Arcadian Princess Coco-Dark Brown Jennet-Sired by BlueGrass Mr. O\'Neal
(Black *NLP) & out of Arcadian Brenda (Brown Jennet w/DM Valentino Breeding
& out of Arcadian Bridgett)-Price Negotiable...($700) Buy her as an
outstanding Future Breeding Jennet or as a pet!
•Arcadian Dazzling Georgeous- Black 2012 Jennet Foal. Her Dam goes back to
the imports & includes many other great ancestors. Small at birth &
friendly. See her pedigree below:
SIRE- Arcadian Jet (DM Valentino x Arcadian Maria)
DAM- Arcadian Darla (BlueGrass Mr. O'Neal x Koskeins Delta)
Priced Negotiable at $1500
ALSO
We have a 2 Year old Black Brown Jennet that is friendly that we would like
to sell as a pet w/out papers. Contact us if you are interested.
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Reg. Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Non-Registered Pygmy Goats, & Nigerian Dwarf Pygmy
Goat Cross Kids Start arriving in July & August!
Check our Website often for up to date information 24/7 We have pictures,
pedigrees, descriptions, & Lots More!
Cedar Grove Mini Farm
Website:
Our “mini” (pun intended) farm is in rural, rolling southwestern PA just
north of Washington. We have a diverse selection of registered miniature
donkeys as well as a few mini cattle. We have found the miniature donkey to
be the superb pet and ours are well socialized with children as well as
other critters. We enjoy helping others discover how addictive mini donkeys
can be. Whether you’re looking for a pet, show or breeding prospects, feel
free to contact us.
Cedar Grove Pretty Penny. Three year old Dark red/brown jennet.
Copper Star Farm Miniature Donkeys
Emily D. Hoponick
Phone: 301-452-1251
Fairfield, PA 17320
E-Mail:
emilyhoponick@hotmail.com
Website: www.copperstarfarm.com
My vision is to breed donkeys with correct conformation, dark and wooly
hair, sweet personalities, and a high pedigree. The CSF herd has many
different bloodlines and have imported our black jack Hickory Hill’s Holy
Smoke from Texas! The Copper Star Herd has moved to a new farm and we are
now in Adams County, PA.
We would be happy to work with breeders outside of the USA. (4/14)
Herdsires:
Hickory Hill's Holy Smoke has arrived from Hickory Hill Donkey Farm in
Texas. He is less than 30", jet black nlp, and has a white diamond on his
forehead. Simply Gorgeous! Great temperament. We will be anticipating
several of his babies Spring/Summer 2012. Holy Smoke carries BLUE EYE
genetics and has passed this on to every foal in 2010/2011/2012!
Introducing our wooly Herd sire KZ Ask Zoltan. If you want your fortune
told, Ask Zoltan! Zoltan brings the famous wooly genetics from Arrow Creek
Harry Houdini to my herd. He is a grulla nlp very wooly monster from KZ
Asspirations in NJ. He has just started to breed jennets. Look for his foals
in 2012.
Jr. Herdsire Copper Star Farm's Trojan Warrior. Black and white with Blue
Eyes! This little guy has some growing to do but I am retaining him. His
genetics are amazing with some big names and lots of interesting colors:
fully frosted white, black roan, black nlp, dark spots and the elusive black
and spot!
Our new Jr. Herdsire is Donkette Korral's Red Rock. His coat has a unique
red roaning pattern. Can't wait for this guy to grow up!
Directions:
Call for directions! 301-452-1251
Currently for sale:
Check out my website for Donkeys for Sale!
Foals will be posted within 24 Hrs. Foaling season starts in May if 2012. If
you want to be on the email notification list contact:
emilyhoponick@hotmail.com .
We have several spring-summer-fall babies due throughout the year, various
colors, excellent conformations! Please contact Emily Hoponick.
Critter Haven Farm
Diane P. Hildebrandt
Phone: Cell: 304-617-3515 Home: 610-998-2873
690 Barren Rd. Oxford, PA 19363
E-Mail:
dianehildebrandt@gmail.com
Website: www.critterhavenfarm.com
Breeders since 2003, Critter Haven Farm is dedicated to producing tiny, correct miniature donkeys with wonderful dispositions. We strive to sell exceptional donkeys for show, breeding or delightful companions. All of our donkeys are registered with ADMS and ACOSA (when applicable), microchipped and our herd sires have been DNA typed. Please visit our website to see pictures and pedigrees on all of our animals. (12/13)
Herdsires:
Heiken's Ark Arlo D - 29 1/2" Dark Gray/Wht Spotted
LN Shiner D - 29" Black
Directions:
Located in Southeastern Pa minutes from the MD and DE borders.
Currently for sale:
Check our sales page for current availability.
Hanna's Land of Dreams
Raeman Hanna
Phone: 814-786-9046
173 Jones Rd Harrisville, Pa. 16038
E-Mail:
ponehill@zoominternet.net
Website: hannaslandofdreams.com
Welcome to my land of dreams hobby farm web page. I bought my first Donkey ( Magnolia ) about 10 years ago and just like potato chips you can't have just one!!. We have 15 miniature donkeys on our 80 acre farm located 6 miles from Grove City PA. and 2 miles from interstate 80 exit 29 Barkeyville. Our overall goal is to produce adorable, healthy, affectionate donkeys. Since we have a small herd of 11 donkeys they are handled everyday. A variety of colors, black, dark brown, and spotted. (7/13)
Herdsires:
R.Hanna's Voodoo's Child
Directions:
We are located 6 miles from Grove City , PA. 16127 off of 208 heading east..
2 miles from Barkeyville exit on interstate 80. Exit 29
Currently for sale:
R.Hanna's Voodoo's Child he is a 3 years old black jack. Shy and loves a
treat. 10 year old Jenny that has been with Voodoo's Child. One year old
Jenny brown. Spotted 1 year old jack that thinks he's a dog.
Little Bitty Burro Farm
Steve and Julie Davies
Phone: 724-944-1174
Fax: 724-336-0188
565 Hollow Rd., Enon Valley, PA 16120
E-Mail:
jsdavies1@comcast.net
Website: www.littlebittyburro.com
We have a small hobby farm located about 40 minutes north of Pittsburgh. We currently have a herd of registered and unregistered mini donkeys including approx 15 jennets of various colors....gray-dun, dark brown, white, spotted and sorrel. We have weanlings, yearlings and pregnant jennies currently available for sale at negotiable prices. All are vaccinated, wormed and get regular hoof care. Visit our website at www.littlebittyburro.com (6/13)
Herdsires:
Little Bitty Rudy (33 in. sorrel/red out of EA Linda and Ass-pirin
Acres Jolly Roger...4 generations on pedigree)
Assphalt Acres Alamo (tri-color spotted out of The Elms King Coal and
Splendor's Amanda)
Directions:
North of Pittsburgh near Ohio border
Currently for sale:
Two red weanling jennies ($900 each); three dark brown weanling jacks ($400
each); various pregnant jennies; red herdsire.
Old Harrisburg Farm
Jenny L. Baltzley
Phone: 717-253-0665
3365 Old Harrisburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325
E-Mail:
oldharrisburgfarm@yahoo.com
Website:
oldharrisburgfarm.com
Old Harrisburg Farm is a small breeding operation that specializes in in raising quality miniature donkeys that will appeal to everyone, from the show ring, right down to the back yard pet. We carefully breed for confirmation & to carry on the exceptional bloodlines of our herd. This results in a small but great herd & allows us to give each donkey all the attention they deserve on a daily basis. (2/14)
Herdsires:
Trl's End Dominick, 32" brown & white spotted jack. Dominick is very correct
& has TONS of personality. His quiet demeanor makes him easy enough for a
small child to handle & his confirmation is outstanding. Dominick's pedigree
includes McLendon's A 45 Magnum & Cobra's Randy Travis. We will offer him
for outside breeding by private treaty.
Directions:
Our farm is located just outside of historic Gettysburg, PA. We are just 40
minutes south of Harrisburg, about a mile off Route 15.
Currently for sale:
Check our website for sales & stud service information.
Sechrist Farms
Angela Sechrist
Phone: 570-673-8940
Fax: 570-673-8067
R.R. 1 Box 1256 Canton, Pa 17724
E-Mail:
sechristfarms@frontiernet.net
Website: www.sechristfarms.com
We have a small herd of 20 donkeys in the Endless Mountains of Northeast
Pennsylvania. We have Blacks, Chocolates, Grays and Spotted. Come and visit
anytime and check out the new spring foals! (3/14)
Herdsires:
We have 3 Herdsires including. Southern Mountain Rocky Road a 33"
Loud spotted jack who is throwing lots of spots.
We also have a 28" Chocolate Jack and his foals arrive this summer.
Junior Herdsire is Lucky 7 born 7/7/07 and he is going to be small.
Directions:
We live on Rt 414, 2 miles East of Canton Pennsylvania
Currently for sale:
We have 2 weanling chocolate jennets ready to go. We also have many foals
due this spring.
Shadowcross Mini-Ranch
Nicole Shultz, VMD
Phone/Fax: 570-925-5887
482 Ridge Road, Benton, PA 17814
E-Mail: shadowcrossminiranch@gmail.com
Website: http://www.shadowcrossminiranch.com
Shadowcross Mini-Ranch is a small hobby farm located in the rolling hills of
Northeastern Pennsylvania. We raise beautiful, loveable Miniature
Mediterranean Donkeys and Babydoll Southdown Sheep. Our goal is to run a
conscientious, selective breeding program and produce friendly quality
animals in a variety of colors. (Our Babydoll flock is enrolled in the PA
State Scrapie Eradication Program, and our ram is RR at codon 171.) Visitors
are always welcome! (4/14)
Herdsire:
Reference Sire: Cyder's Mr. Madison, 32 1/4", Light Red. Sire: LN Foxworthy.
Dam: Circle C Miss America.
Currently for sale:
Please see our For Sale page. 2013 lambs and foals are on the ground. Please
inquire early!
Shorecrest Farms
Tracie Dershem
Phone: 570-398-4454
184 Timber Lane, Linden, PA 17744
E-Mail:
shorecrestfarms@yahoo.com
Website: www.shorecrestfarms.com
We raise a wonderful herd of over 50 registered miniature donkeys in north
central Pennsylvania. All of our donkeys are registered, microchipped,
friendly, healthy and family raised. Our herd ranges in size from 31" - 34"
and consists of all colors. Give us a call and stop by to visit our herd! (3/14)
Herdsires:
Shorecrests Little Buddy, 32.5" Red Jack, a Lawzyday Farm\'s
Cherokee son and Valintino 50 grandson.
Wit\'s End Tyger Heart, 33.5" Dark Brown and White Tyger Spotted
Jack, a Sunset Acres Speedway Racer son and My World Buster grandson.
Shorecrests Ivan, 32" Dark Brown Jack, a Windcrest Java son and
Springlake Razmataz grandson.
Directions:
We are located in Linden, Pennsylvania which is one hour east of State
College, PA, and two hours north of Harrisburg, PA. .
Currently for sale:
We normally have a variety of weanlings, yearlings, young brood jennets and
older "babysitter" brood jennets available. We sometimes offer package deals
and we are willing to work with our customers who wish to do payment plans.
Our website is always kept current and is the best place to look to see what
we have available!
3C Hobby Farm
Angela Stoner
Phone: 570-295-0781
3807 Laurel Run Road, Beech Creek, PA 16822
E-Mail:
angelastoner1@comcast.net
Website: http://www.3chobbyfarm.com/
3C Hobby Farm is home to a very small herd of ADMS
registered minis. We are a family with 3 boys aged 2 - 6 years who help with
all the farm duties, so our donkeys are spoiled daily. While it is
difficult to part with one of our babies, we know we can't keep them all.
If you are looking for a very friendly, very gentle addition to your
barnyard, we probably have your donkey. (10/13)
Herdsire:
Our herd sire is a handsome little fella named Prime Edition.
He is a beautiful spotted jack sired by the infamous DMF Primo of KZ's
Ass-Pirations Acres. We are looking forward to seeing his first babies
the Spring of 2011.
Currently for sale:
Currently, we do not have any donkeys for sale. Given all the recent
'activity', it would be safe to say we will be expecting a few foals in the
Spring of 2011.
Trails End Ranch
Laura Stouffer
Phone: 717-729-5051
13539 Fernwood Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257
E-Mail: trails_end_ranch@earthlink.net
Website: www.trailsendranchpa.net
Our 76 acre ranch is located 45 minutes Southwest of Harrisburg, PA.
Our goal is to breed small, quality miniature donkeys with good conformation
and great dispositions. We maintain a herd of approximately 50 donkeys
that receive the very best of care. All of our foals are imprinted at
birth to assure they have friendly personalities. Visitors always
welcome. (7/13)
Herdsires:
Rhones Little Brown Satchel, 30.5" Black w/cross
Arrow Creek Harry Houdini, 34" Black Wooly
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