FRIENDS AND RESOURCES
Our Favorite People, Places, and Things
Updated 8-12-08

A s s o c i a t i o n s
and   D i r e c t o r i e s
Our Favorite Places


The American Council of Spotted Asses

The American Donkey and Mule Society

Great Information About All Donkeys
Very good informational site!

Miniature Donkey Association of Florida

The National Miniature Donkey Association

Pat Scanlan's Donkey Tree
A Genealogy Database of all Donkeys
New Braunfels, Texas



M i n i a t u r e  D o n k e y  B r e e d e r s
Our Favorite People


ASSphalt Acres
Steve and Jill Crim
Manilla, Indiana

Brayers Are Us Miniatures
Stephanie Dove
Karnes City, Texas

Eola Hills Miniature Donkey Farm
Chuck and Glenda Lawrence
Amity, Oregon

Half Ass Acres
Joe and Dayle Haworth
Chapel Hill, Tennessee

Hidden Acres Farm
Barre, MA

Little Friends Ranch
Where we love and raise miniature donkeys.
Nadia Attia-O'Bryan
Almo, Kentucky

Wit's End Farm
Bob and Sandy Doris
Franklin, TN



S e r v i c e s,   S h o p p i n g,   and   I n f o r m a t i o n
Our Favorite Places and People


DJ  Farms,  Transporters
Donald and Juanita Walker, Palatka, FL
Phone: 386-325-8243, Cell: 904-484-4535, Email: d5jfarms@aol.com
Wonderful husband and wife team who will treat your donkeys and horses like their own!
Excellent rates from caring, dependable people.  Highly recommend.

Gotdonkeys.com
Excellent on-line breeders' directory

Star Lake Farm and Tack
Great place to purchase hoof trimmers, rasps, and halters for mini donks.
(order EXtraLarge for adult miniature donkey halters)

Horse.com -- Country Supply
Discount shopping for wormers, supplements, most anything.

Valley Vet
Shop for wormer, tack, donkey medicine cabinet supplies.

Walker Farrier Service, Palatka, FL
Gentle, professional, excellent farrier care by Donald Walker. 386-937-3382.
You will be very pleased with your choice!
R e c i p e s   f r o m   t h e   F a r m
Our Favorite Things


Mama's Very, Very, Very Delicious Pecan Pie
1 Cup White Karo Syrup, 1/2 C Sugar, 1 Tbsp Flour, 1 Tsp Vanilla, 1/2 Stick Butter, 2 Beaten Eggs, 1 C Pecans
Coarsely Chopped (Leave 12 whole for decoration)

Cook mixture on medium low until thickened, stirring constantly.
Put pecans in shell. (Save out about 12 whole pecans to decorate the top.)
Pour mixture over pecans. Place the 12 in a pretty pattern on the top.
Cook for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Let cool before cutting.
Delicious!


Aunt Louise's Sweet Potato Souffle
3 Cups Cooked, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, 1 C Sugar, 2 Eggs, 1 Tsp Vanilla, 1/2 Cup Melted Butter

Combine and beat well. Pour in buttered baking dish.
Combine and sprinkle over top:
1 C Chopped Nuts, 1/3 C Flour, 1/2 C Melted Butter.
Bake at 350 Degrees for 45 minutes.
Cook for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
So good, it could be dessert!


Quick and Easy Peppy Peppermint Bark Sparkle
(Great on Valentine's Day and Christmas)
1/2 Cup crushed Candy Canes or Peppermints, 1 lb. White Chocolate (chips or blocks), 1/2 Tsp Mint Flavoring optional

Place candy in plastic bag and hammer into 1/4" chunks.
Melt the chocolate slowly on low heat.
Combine candy canes with chocolate. Add flavoring if desired.
Pour mixture, spread thin, onto a cookie sheet layered with waxed paper.
Place in frig for 45 minutes.
Remove from cookie sheet and break into pieces like peanut brittle.
Yummy!
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BEST FRIENDS FARM  M I N I A T U R E   DONKEYS
Farming for the fun of it!
Jim and Frankie Lee
13903 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, FL
352-339-3908   or   352-333-3819
www.bestfriendsfarm.com