Should I?
Recently I realized that I have only been reacting to life, and not setting some personal goals. I am very poor, however, could acquire in a few years some capital to invest into a proper home of my choosing. I am not really looking forward to the long years of work ahead of me, I will admit.
This is where the donkey comes in.
I have heard that these creatures lived almost human lifespans, and still being quite young, thought about acquiring such beast.
Does anyone have experience working with such animals? I only have experienced going on a trek with a couple of them, and they seemed to be a very personality distinct specie.
Would it be lonely without me? I am planning upon getting it when I manage to escape the city and acquire a river accessible abandoned property somewhere. It would max be left alone 3 days as a shopping trip or when gone fishing.
To me, they are amazing beings. Their faces are so expressive, and make hilarious sounds. They eat almost anything that nature provides around them. They bound to other animals and protect them all while still having a good time. I plan on making a foyer for it when it's raining, so it can chill by the fire.
Also do they actually perform farm labor, last one told me that it was a human myth.
I'm a bit confused: you are poor, but also are going to get a house? And before that, you want a donkey?
My advice for poor people (and I'm not rich either, so I abide by this advice as well) is don't get a pet you can't maintain. A donkey sounds like a lot of work. They need space and since they're equines, the vet bill can't be cheap.
If you really need a pet, get a small to medium dog. If instead you are really tight on money, just don't get a pet.
No, after the house. I am sorry if i did not make it clear in the post. And its a long term plan, so getting the house would have to take the donkey into consideration as well if I manage to get there.
Right, that sounds better. I'd keep an eye out on the costs of maintaining a donkey, it's essentially a small horse. They also need a fair amount of space. If I were your shoes I'd visit a donkey sanctuary if you have any reasonably close, and have a chat with the people running it.