Changes

* Aged animals should be fed separately from more boisterous individuals or those with a decreased calorie requirement

* Aged animals should be fed separately from more boisterous individuals or those with a decreased calorie requirement

* Individuals with [[Donkey - Dental Problems|dental disease]] or chronic low-grade pain associated with conditions such as [[Osteoarthritis - Donkey|osteoarthritis]] often need special arrangements to feed satisfactorily

* Individuals with [[Dental Problems - Donkey|dental disease]] or chronic low-grade pain associated with conditions such as [[Osteoarthritis - Donkey|osteoarthritis]] often need special arrangements to feed satisfactorily

* Small alterations in husbandry which include raising the height of feed buckets and grating tasty treats such as carrots and apples will encourage the animal to eat and look forward to feed times  

* Small alterations in husbandry which include raising the height of feed buckets and grating tasty treats such as carrots and apples will encourage the animal to eat and look forward to feed times  

* Time to complete a feed can become an increasing issue for the older donkey with osteoarthritis or dental problems; ensure there is sufficient space and time for the donkey to eat at its own pace

* Time to complete a feed can become an increasing issue for the older donkey with osteoarthritis or dental problems; ensure there is sufficient space and time for the donkey to eat at its own pace