7 Best Places With Donkeys for Sale In Texas (2021)

Looking to buy a donkey in Texas? Heading out to see a donkey in person is probably the best way to find out if they’re the animal for you.

Thankfully there are several places you can do that in the state.

I’ve looked into some of the best places here. Read on to find out more about each of these farms/ranches, the types of donkeys they offer, and more!

7 Best Places With Donkeys For Sale In Texas

Farm NameLocationPhoneWebsite/Email
Donkeys FarmStephenville, TX254-965-7224donkeysfarm.com
Hickory Hill Donkey FarmFlynn, TX 936-396-6377hickoryhilldonkeyfarm.com
Maxwell’s Silver Hammer FarmBastrop, TXN/Amaxwellssilverhammerfarm.com
Pixie FarmsCrowley, TX817-586-8124facebook.com/pixiefarms
Donnas DonkeysSalado, TX N/Adonnasdonkeys.com
TexAss Longears RanchHallettsville, TX361-798-4410donkeyville.com
Chapel Hill FarmRoanoke, TX817-430-1531chfminidonkeys.com

1. Donkeys Farm

Donkeys Farm is a miniature donkey breeder based in Stephenville, Texas, who has 30 years of experience raising and keeping minis.

Their donkeys are show ring quality and suitable as unique family pets or for more competitive endeavors. The farm claims bloodlines from Siciliy and Sardinia, going all the way back to 1928.

Their miniatures are microchipped, vaccinated, and registered. Their sales page lists all the current donkeys they have available…

donkeysfarm.com/forsale

If you don’t have time to make it in person, Donkeys Farm says they’ll send you photos and information on their donkeys for sale upon your request.

The farm is situated an hour and a half southwest of Dallas Ft Worth airport.

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2. Hickory Hill Donkey Farm

Hickory Hill Donkey Farm is a registered miniature donkeys breeder situated in Flynn, Texas, midway between Houston and Dallas.

Owned and operated by Harvey and JoAnn Jordan, Hickory Hill has nine breeding jacks, a herd of jennets, and many delightful yearlings who are weaned and socialized in their donkey nursery.

Hickoryhilldonkeyfarm.com

The farm’s donkeys have featured in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Breyer ads, and more!

Check out the website and Facebook page for more on their donkey offerings.

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3. Maxwell’s Silver Hammer Farm

Maxwell’s Silver Hammer Farm was founded in Bastrop, Texas, in 2003 by Teri and Jerry Maxwell. As a registered breeder of miniature donkeys, all the animals they sell are registered with the American Donkey and Mule Society.

The farm itself is located 15 miles east of Austin and is noticeable thanks to being a big red barn.

Their senior herdsire is a Texas State Fair Champion, while their jennets are sized between 33″ to 34.5″. You can see the full listings for each on the website.

Their “For Sale” page lists the most recent donkeys they have available for purchase…

maxwellssilverhammerfarm.com

Package discounts and delivery can also be arranged via the farm.

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4. Pixie Farms Miniature Donkeys (& Boer Goats)

Pixie Farms is a registered miniature donkey farm located in Crowley, Texas.

They regularly have jacks and jennets available for purchase listed via their Facebook page.

Their miniatures are weaned on the farm, raised, and made ready for purchase via microchip, Coggins tested, rope and halter lead trained, and socialized with different types of animals.

Here’s one of their recent miniatures for sale, Johnny Cash (you’ll see they list all the necessary stats; height, color dimensions, etc with each listing)…

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Pixie Farms are also very active on TikTok. You can check out their videos here.

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5. Sassafrass Farm/Donnas Donkeys

Donnas Donkeys breeds registered miniature donkeys on their 15-acre farm (Sassafrass Farm) in Central Texas.

With a 17-year breeding history, they specialize in producing spotted, red, gray, brown, and frosted spotted whites.

All the donkeys they sell are registered with ADMS, microchipped, vaccinated, wormed, and had regular hoof care. Each animal is also sold with a lead and halter.

Their “Donkeys for Sale” page is regularly updated and worth checking out if you’re interested…

donnasdonkeys.com

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6. TexAss Longears Ranch

Owned by Jim and Susan Grafe, TexAss Longears is another registered miniature donkey breeder who select their animals based on conformation, disposition, and color.

They specialize in spotted, gray, and dark miniatures and have been raising donkeys since 1998.

They’re based north of Hallettsville, about 100 miles from Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.

Their sales page shows the types of minis they take pride in rearing…

donkeyville.com

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7. Chapel Hill Farm

Chapel Hill Farm is based in Fort Worth, just 35 miles from Dallas. They specialize in producing registered miniature donkeys that are well-tempered, loving, and part of owners Paul and Lori Cruse’s ever-growing family.

Their herdsire; La Bahia Trail Buddy, is a multiple show winner. Most of their donkeys mature at around 29 inches in height but there are some small jennets ranging from 28″ to “32.

They take requests for upcoming foals.

Check out their sales page for an extensive history of every donkey they’ve sold!

chfminidonkeys.com

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Additional Information On Buying A Donkey In Texas

  • If you’re having trouble finding a donkey for sale with any of these farms or ranches? Perhaps expand your search. Check in: Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico.
  • Having difficulty finding a standard or mammoth sized doctor? Check out this article: Where To Find Standard Donkeys For Sale (U.S. Guide)
  • Breeding donkeys in Texas and looking to make a sale? Contact us here.

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