Sunday, August 29, 2010

Red Flags

OK, I couldn't resist.  On my way home from a small local art fair, I saw a handwritten sign advertising a miniature donkey and pony for sale.  Had to stop.  The owner took me out to a back pasture and there was the boy (names omitted to protect the innocent, namely me).  He was a cute little guy, a dark brown that doesn't resemble any of my three.  I asked his age and was told four.  Next I asked if he was gelded and the owner paused and then admitted, "he didn't know".  Red flag #1.  How could you not know!  I'm not bringing a little guy who can shoot bullets into my herd. Then I asked... what are you asking?  $400 was the reply.  I responded by saying I purchased all three of mine for $600 and the owner was astounded, naturally.  "I couldn't let him go for less than $400, he's too nice an animal."  Red flag #2.  Just standing there with a cursory glance, I could see his hooves needed trimming and he had something crusty at one nostril.  Red flag #3  Of course, now that he knows I'm not going to whip out my checkbook on the spot, he tells me he's got someone else coming to look at him.  Right.  Final red flag

4 comments:

  1. Wow, that's a lot of red flags! So sad for the little guy, but you're right. Especially on Red Flag #1 :) I love how you put that!! Hopefully the li'l fella will find a new, better (than where's he's at) place to call home. And soon! -Tammy

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  2. Aw! Poor man!! I couldn't have left him, around here $400 is a good price! I paid 2x that for each of mine. I hope he finds a good home soon!

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  3. Poor donkey. You are absolutely right on the red flags. Hopefully he will find a good home. I have five geldings and paid over $400 for two. One I think I was taken on and the other was because he was a beautiful spotted donkey which increases the price. My other three I got for less than $400 and one for $150. I love them all the same!!! Great connecting with fellow donkey lovers. I am just getting started on my webpage and would welcome any insights or feedback you may have to give me. Enjoy your reads :)

    Amy at Verde Farm

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  4. Amy, so glad you piped in. My connections to other donk owners are what makes this whole blog thing so much fun!

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