The Donkey Mammals 
an assertion of the creature’s natural strength and 
dignity which have not been crushed out through 
thousands of years of abuse. For defense, the 
donkey can both bite and kick. As a kicker it is 
most efficient, for it can bear its weight upon its 
front feet and kick with both hind legs, aiming just 
where each hoof shall strike with wonderful accuracy 
and precision. 
The color of the donkey should be a mouse gray, 
with a dark line along the back bone, and a dark 
transverse bar across the shoulders. 
For housing and feeding the donkey, follow the 
directions given for caring for the pony. It 
should be kept warmer than the pony in winter, 
for it suffers much with cold in our northern climate. 
REFERENCE 
Our Domestic AnImats, Burkett. 
THE DONKEY 
An Ass is what they called me in ancient days, long gone; 
But Donkey or Burro is my present given name; 
In German I am A-zel, in France I am an Ahn, 
In Egypt, a Homar bedecked with beads and fame; 
In Italian I’m Aseeno or little Aseenello— 
In every land they load and whack me just the same. 
But everybody knows I am a patient fellow, 
Although sometimes I will not budge, because I am so game. 
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