Donkeys are very interesting animals. They are herbivores because they only eat autotrophs such as wheat bran, broken barley, linseed, sheaf oats, clover, alfalfa hay, and a limited bit of corn. These critters frequently consume raw veggies, bread, and stale cake.

Is corn safe for donkeys?

Corn is a plentiful vegetable and is safe for donkeys. However, corn is also a grain and a high source of starch; so this is one vegetable that should be given only as a source of additional energy if needed. In addition, corn cobs are hard to digest and may cause colic.

What should you not feed donkeys?

Avoid feeding potatoes, anything from the brassica family, onions, leeks, garlic, stoned fruit and anything which is old, fermented or mouldy as these are toxic to donkeys. Carrots, apples, bananas, pears, turnips and swedes are all safe and usually very popular with donkeys.