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Sanctuary donkeys find a new way to chill out

Donkeys at the Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary are keeping their herd cool and refreshed with epic icy treats

It’s super-important to keep cool and stay hydrated as temperatures soar this summer in the UK. We can easily control our own intake of water and sit in the shade to chill out. But as the old saying goes – you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink! It’s often very hard to get our four-legged friends to have a drink and keep cool out of the direct sunlight.

The Donkey Sanctuary have come up with an awesome idea to keep their herd refreshed in the sizzling heat – donkey ice lollies! They simply put the donkey’s fave fruit and veg in water, popped it in the freezer and a few hours later it was ready. It’s a super-healthy treat that keeps them cool and helps to increase their water intake, too.

Plus, these super-cool treats keep the donkeys entertained and happy. They love to explore so the ice lollies are a valuable part of their environmental enrichment. Licking and chewing on the ice block allows them to exhibit their natural foraging behaviours – a key factor in improving donkey welfare.

Why not have a go at making your fave pony an awesome icy treat this sizzling hot summer, too?

To find out more about The Donkey Sanctuary and where you can visit them, head to thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

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