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You are here: Home / Rural Living / Mike’s Miniature Donkeys Running for President

Mike’s Miniature Donkeys Running for President

Updated : October 2, 2020

202 Comments

Miniature Donkeys Running for President.

Miniature Donkeys Running for President.

Mike’s Plant Farm
4850 North Ridge Road
Perry, Ohio 44081

These two nut cases have been driving me crazy ever since they found out that this is a presidential election year.  They want to run for president!  Together.  On the equine ticket.

YouTube Video

At first I paid them no attention, then the other night I saw a CNN reporter interviewing the north end of a southbound horse that’s running for president.  So I figured why not Finnegan and Fergus?

So I decided to get behind them and offer my full support.

Finnegan McGroarty practicing his stump speech.

Finnegan McGroarty practicing his stump speech.

Yep! It's official, they're running.

Yep! It’s official, they’re running.

Fergus explains why we need election reform.

Fergus explains why we need election reform.

Fence liking should be a sport.

Fence liking should be a sport.

At first I didn’t think that Fergus would make a good presidential candidate because he’s a bit of a fence licker.  But my friend said that Washington is full of fence lickers, boot lickers and all kinds of other unsavory characters.  He said he’ll fit right in.  True or not, he’s running!

Get your picture made with the candidates!

Get your picture made with the candidates!

If you’re in the area, stop in and meet the candidates.

Mike’s Plant Farm
4850 North Ridge Road
Perry, Ohio 44081

Are you willing to support the donkeys?  They need your vote!

You can vote and offer your comments below.

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Comments

  1. SUSAN WHITE says

    October 8, 2020 at 6:04 pm

    Sounds like two great candidates! Either one would do better than what we have now, a disaster and a freak show!

    Reply
  2. Bette Burnett says

    October 7, 2020 at 10:47 am

    Lol!! too funny! They are better than what we have to choose from!

    Reply
  3. Judi M Riddle says

    October 5, 2020 at 11:49 pm

    You are just downright funny!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer Wilson says

    October 5, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    They are the best by far. Have my vote😀

    Reply
  5. Judith Bowman says

    October 5, 2020 at 1:48 pm

    I’ve been trying to figure the less of 2 evils as usual election time, but now we have a real choice! I wonder if enough people write in vote for Fergus n Finnegan 2020 would there have to be a recount? At least send a message as citizens, as if the politicians care. Now I have to decide between these guys and Zach de la Rocha.

    Reply
    • Tom Chace. R.I. says

      October 6, 2020 at 10:42 am

      Will they be bringing their family members, especially their son-in-laws? Depending on who wins, I may be moving to Sweden. I think they are still a neutral country! On second thought, maybe we have too many asses in Washington already. Sorry, Finnegan and Fergus the timing is not right!

      Reply
  6. Hans says

    October 4, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    Count me in! Where are the ballot boxes?

    Reply
    • Carole Weiszer says

      October 5, 2020 at 8:59 am

      They got my vote too!

      Reply
  7. Mary Ferris says

    October 4, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    Briiliant Mike! Thank you for putting everything in perspective.
    THEY HAVE MY VOTE!

    Reply
    • jim sturtz says

      October 8, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      mike,

      if one doesnt win, demand a full ballot recount., manually

      jim

      Reply
  8. Cari says

    October 4, 2020 at 9:48 am

    Well they have already won in the cuteness department! Don’t insult them by saying the present condidates are jackasses.

    Reply
  9. Roberts says

    October 3, 2020 at 11:55 pm

    What is their stand on corona being a zoodonic ? Are you wallace moderator ?!!!! Ha ha ha I was rolling on the floor ! A d it seems the thing is to repeat yourself a couple times i was rolling on the floor !!! Johnny would have reemed them a new one !!!! Johnny would have reeeeeemed them a new one !!!!!

    Reply
  10. krystyna gasior says

    October 3, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    I bet they would do a better job !!! Very funny and I enjoyed you sense of humor.

    Reply
  11. Sandra Dendy says

    October 3, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    They have my vote! Better than anything else that’s running!!!

    Reply
  12. :) says

    October 3, 2020 at 6:25 pm

    Thanks for the light hearted reason to laugh!

    One thing they have going for them, they are very determined when they have a goal!

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      October 11, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      very funny lol

      Reply
  13. Dee Meek says

    October 3, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    Oh darn, I issed the first debate. Please advertise the date of the second debate more often so we wont miss it too. I’m still a bit undecided. I would like to hear their options on health care for the elderly.

    Reply
  14. Marilyn o. says

    October 3, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    Love those babies!! So cute! Got my vote. You gave us all a laugh and made my day! Love your humor ( two nut cases) lol. You know they are your best friends. Great pic in the frame. Make some pictures up and sell them. Campaign pics. Lol thanksfor the laugh.

    Reply
  15. Helene says

    October 3, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    Well they’ve got my vote !! Love the bell ringing. Those 2 are so funny !!

    Reply
  16. betty says

    October 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    I would definitely vote for them. They are better than whats in there LOL

    Reply
  17. Jim says

    October 3, 2020 at 12:59 pm

    They have my vote, even if I am from Canada!

    Reply
  18. Carter Whitson says

    October 3, 2020 at 11:40 am

    Good Democrats!

    Reply
    • Rij says

      October 5, 2020 at 4:54 am

      Better Republicans.

      Reply
  19. Fran says

    October 3, 2020 at 11:22 am

    If we all get together and vote them in I’m sure congress will get a KICK out of them too!

    Reply
  20. Robert Little says

    October 3, 2020 at 11:18 am

    I have already voted for Fergus and Finnegan McGroarty as write in candidates.. I feel that they can do a better job than the jackass`s that claim to be doing the job….m2c

    Reply
  21. James Park says

    October 3, 2020 at 10:59 am

    Luckily as I live in England I don’t have a vote, but Finnegan and Fergus get my support.
    God bless the USA.

    Reply
  22. Lori says

    October 3, 2020 at 10:57 am

    Good morning,

    Thank you for the pictures of the candidates, does one seem to sleep more then the other or is more confused most of the time? If so I would be concerned 😟 🙃

    Pleasent side there both adorable and we love the work you do. Good luck with the election.

    Reply
  23. Esther says

    October 3, 2020 at 10:57 am

    The Equine-ticket!! 🍃
    Now that’s the ticket. . . Where do I signup?
    Wish I lived closer so I can have my picture made with them. I’d proudly display it in my yard.

    Reply
  24. Lynne says

    October 3, 2020 at 10:53 am

    So funny! I love humor like this! Can I share the picture and your comments from your email on social media?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      October 4, 2020 at 7:52 am

      Lynne, yes you can.

      Reply
      • Darlene Precit says

        October 5, 2020 at 8:27 am

        That’s where this information needs to be … on social media!! Love this. We all need a bit of humor these days. Keep it up, Mike.

        Reply
  25. Stephen Meyer says

    October 3, 2020 at 10:43 am

    They are the only donkeys I would vote for. Fence lockers are ok in my book. It’s the boot licking donkey that’s unfit.

    Reply
  26. J FINNEY says

    October 3, 2020 at 10:33 am

    THANKS! I was wishing there was a candidate that I could fully support. Where do we send campaign donations? I only ask that they do not robo-call me every day.

    Reply
  27. Teresa G says

    October 3, 2020 at 10:09 am

    Finally, candidates worth voting for! One will be the write-in vote!

    Reply
  28. John says

    December 3, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    Yes, I would have voted for Fergus if he were on the ballot, there were enough jackasses running as it were.I am quite sure I am not the first one to say so..However I do enjoy your web site.

    Reply
  29. Bette says

    November 23, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    Lol this is hysterical!! Thanks for the laugh Mike! (Coming to the party very late here) But it was still funny!

    Reply
    • Susan says

      October 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Mike your so harlious, we need a good laugh..” I’m not a voter….” You hit it again….” Love your donkey’s. Thanks for all the years of gardening” Bless you ”…😊🙏

      Reply
  30. Ted says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:10 am

    I would vote 4 them. Although they already have someone running on the Jackass ticket don’t they.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      November 17, 2016 at 6:10 am

      Ted,

      You made me smile.

      Reply
  31. Linda says

    November 15, 2016 at 11:41 am

    Sorry – your donkeys are precious and I love them; but I just cannot bring myself to vote for what is known in other circles as a jacka**. They would probably be as good for running the country as the Jenny who was running. But my memory is too good, so I’m an elephant!

    Reply
  32. Peter Bern says

    November 9, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    Finnigan says …. Mr. McG. Tear down this fence !

    Reply
  33. Tony C says

    November 9, 2016 at 10:55 am

    I can just about guarantee that you are voting for a donkey whomever that might be!

    Reply
    • Jan says

      October 3, 2020 at 7:40 pm

      So true, I fear!

      Reply
  34. Mary Lou says

    November 9, 2016 at 9:49 am

    Dear Mike, Hooray for your candidates! Did you or your family ever reside in the EastEnd of Pittsburgh.? On Alder St? They were my next door neighbors.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      November 10, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Mary Lou,

      Not my immediate family, but my dad did have relatives in that area as well as New Jersey.

      Reply
  35. Cindy says

    November 9, 2016 at 7:01 am

    Mike, I think you are having way too much fun with your donkeys! As I sit here giggling, I wish I had seen this before I voted. HeHeHe Too cute.

    Reply
  36. carol says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    I will vote for your donkeys. and some of their friends as well, you now them, the turkeys And chickens. Lots of love.

    Reply
  37. Susan says

    November 8, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    Hey Mike you are so funny. I appreciate the humor & all the effort you put into the cuteness of your intelligent fur friends. It’s a very pleasant change in times of so much stress
    GOD BLESS YOU & AMERICA

    Reply
    • Mike says

      November 9, 2016 at 7:27 am

      Thank you Susan and others for you support and kind comments. The donkeys and I are having a blast with this.

      Reply
  38. walt emerson says

    November 8, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    Apparently their IQ surpasses both major candidates, their temperament seems like it stays on an even keel (no outbursts or abnormal behavior), don’t seem as tho’ they would go out of their way to insult other world leaders or give away half the treasury to individuals that aren’t even supposed to be in our great country. THEY SURE HAVE MY VOTE!!!!!!!! walt

    Reply
  39. John Duffy says

    November 8, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    Man, if I had known this sooner I would have changed my vote

    Reply
  40. Della says

    November 8, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    Wow, looking good. They could do a good job of cleaning up. Lol

    Reply
  41. Philip D says

    November 8, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    Mr. McGroarty rides to Washington on a donkey! Good enough to make it into a movie.

    Reply
  42. Robert Behlen says

    November 8, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    Mike
    You sure opened a can of worms. But after all is said we backyard growers really do appreciate what you and the donkeys do.
    Robert

    Reply
  43. Nell says

    November 8, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    I have never laughed so hard and long! Thanks for the stress reliever! Loved all of the responses! The donkeys have my vote! Best asses in the race!
    Nell from Tn

    Reply
  44. Dave says

    November 8, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    Fergus and Finnegan McGroarty seem to fine upstanding characters, at least, they would be better than Donald’s trumpeting and Hillery’s braying..

    Reply
  45. Geochem17 says

    November 8, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    Meant 2020, not 2012.

    Reply
  46. Geochem17 says

    November 8, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    Alas, my local ballot didn’t allow for write-in presidential candidates. At least voting for Finnegan and Fergus would have had me leaving the poll station with a smile on my face. Their photos indicated comparable qualifications to the big name candidates (i.e., licking something).

    Mike, I presume you are their campaign manager. I know it’s hard for you to take time away from your plants, but for the good of the country you need to consider getting these two “citizens” into the fray for 2012. You can find a birth certificate for them, right?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      November 8, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      Yeah, but the birther thing might be an issue. Seems it’s come up in the past.

      Reply
  47. Boss Hanna says

    November 8, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    I`LL VOTE FOR BOTH OF THEM. hey Mike can I trim my knock out roses now (nov) and can I use the trim and stick them and grow for planting next year?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      November 8, 2016 at 5:38 pm

      Boss,

      You can trim your Knockout roses now but they are patented and you are not allowed to propagate them.

      Reply
  48. Lori says

    November 8, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    I’ll vote for each of the two very adorable donkey’s. They are better than the other donkey’s who are running, and much better looking 🙂

    Reply
  49. Anonymous says

    November 8, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    Actually, and unfortunately, in this election they may have enough made the best candidates.

    Reply
  50. Diane Edwards says

    November 8, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    I will give them my full support as they will do a much better job than the two mules that are running now.

    Reply
  51. Susan Kingsolver says

    November 8, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    Mike, they have my vote!

    Reply
  52. Jan says

    November 8, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    With Finnegan and Fergus in office and a cabinet of miniature horses I think we can set the country straight!

    Reply
  53. Tom says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    Hey, they fit right in with the other 2 jack*sses that are running…

    Reply
  54. Claudia Gale says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Well, I did it! I just got back from voting….where I wrote in Finnegan and Fergus for President and Vice-President. I wasn’t about to waste my vote on those other two (four, if you count their VP’s) donkeys. I’m not sure they’ll win….but you never know……

    Reply
    • Mike says

      November 8, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      Claudia,

      That’s awesome! Thank you so much for the support!

      Reply
  55. Gabe Smith says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Those two are the best! So they are both on one ticket? They have my vote!

    Reply
  56. John Howard says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    Well, I was going to write in Huckleberry Hound for Prez today — yes, I think a cartoon character could do a better job than the folks who are actually applying for the position — but now, having been reminded that these two guys are running, I might have to reconsider. Decisions, decisions.

    Reply
  57. Linda says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    The Donkeys always warm my heart & make me smile. Today the news of them running was just over the top good! These two are just the best ever! Love your site & everything it represents! It’s all great!

    Reply
  58. Farmboy177 says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    I think they’d make better candidates than the candidates. At least they would have an excuse for acting like donkeys.

    Reply
  59. Ed hannah says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    Hope I spelled their names right on the write in ballot ! ???

    Reply
  60. Joe says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Love the donkeys. They have my vote. they are at least as good as what we have running now.

    Reply
  61. Rayne Saltair says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Wow and some people call these creatures a**es they are far less that word than the 2 running to head this country.

    Reply
  62. Timothy P Wingard says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:41 am

    They should have started campaigning earlier because I think they are the smartest ones running. They have my vote.

    Reply
  63. Don Morgan says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Be choices I’ve seen so far.

    Reply
  64. Ken says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:17 am

    I won’t be voting for either of the “F” bros. They are beautiful, smart, honest, dependable, reliable, and full of integrity. Why would we want to ruin them by sending them to Washington?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      November 8, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Ken,

      Thank you for looking out for them.

      Reply
    • Bruce Nelson says

      October 3, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      I agree. Fact is, Mike might wind up in trouble with the SPCA for putting them in the Washington madhouse.

      Reply
  65. Roy says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Darn. I voted early and my state doesn’t allow changes. Maybe than can get a cabinet position.

    Reply
  66. Penny Smith says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Ill vote for them they are both so cute.

    Reply
  67. Betty says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:02 am

    These 2 have my vote. They are much better than the ones running now.

    Reply
  68. Susan says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:55 am

    The donkeys have my vote. Cute and personable. and not as stubborn as the mules in DC.

    Reply
  69. Peg Bastin says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:52 am

    They’ve got my vote for President and Vice-President. Maybe they can teach them something in the White House!

    Reply
  70. Craig says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Mike
    Check out Rabbit Hash Kentucky, we have been electing our pets for years!

    Reply
  71. Larry says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:37 am

    Sorry I didn’t see their name on the ballot only the the other two asses. I voted for one of them.

    Reply
  72. Tammy Watson says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:31 am

    These donkey`s have my vote……surely they are better than the donkey`s we were given to choose from.

    Reply
  73. Mary says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:23 am

    Better than the other choices we had. But I voted anyway.

    Reply
  74. Margie Holm says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:19 am

    My vote is cast for the donkeys! I think it is the safest way to go. They will always be honest in what they ask for and what they promise. If they are not happy they will make enough noise to let their world know about it.

    Reply
  75. Tucker says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:17 am

    Now we have a better choice then the 2 current “ASSES” we have !! Thank you Mike !

    Reply
  76. Jeannette says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:08 am

    They are so adorable !!!! Of course I’ll vote for them !!! Certainly better than what we have running now!
    Give them a hug from me I’m too far to do it myself.

    Reply
  77. Simon says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:08 am

    Mike

    Is this a subliminal message to vote for a Democrat donkey?

    What about a few elephants?

    Best wishes from the UK…

    Reply
  78. Bernie says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:50 am

    I will definitely vote for them. A breath of fresh air after this mud-slinging campaign season. Thank you, Mike, for bringing a smile to our faces today.

    Reply
  79. David says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:38 am

    Why NOT vote for F and F !! The others on the ticket Are JACKASSES!!!!! 🙂 God Bless Ya MIKE!

    Reply
  80. Marilyn says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:36 am

    They kind of look like the two that are already running, but much cuter! Go Donkeys go!

    Reply
  81. Otis Coldren says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:35 am

    A vote for the Donkeys is not a waisted vote.

    Reply
  82. Marilyn says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:34 am

    They kind of look like the two that are already running but much cuter! Go donkeys go!

    Reply
  83. Ed says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:31 am

    A vote for the donkeys is a avote I can live with, better than the other two

    Reply
  84. Sharon H says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:26 am

    They make more sense than the other two jackasses running….cuter, too!

    Reply
  85. noreen says

    September 17, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    Hi Mike ,,i absolutelly love your web site AND your idea for the donkeys is brilliant,they will be the best looking candidates ever and a WHOLE lot better for the country,,wishing them success in their campaign. keep on doing what you do and you do it sssoooo well,I loe gardening and you are the expert.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      September 17, 2016 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks Noreen, I appreciate that.

      Reply
  86. John Brenner says

    July 30, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    After watching both the Conventions….count me in…the donkeys have my vote……And thanks for the website…enjoy, and learn much….

    Reply
  87. cathy says

    July 9, 2016 at 2:06 am

    That follows with my philosophy that animals are much smarter than people. So that should work.

    Reply
  88. Jan L MacCartney says

    May 28, 2016 at 11:31 am

    Hi Mike,
    I love your cute little donkeys. I love gardening and would like to make a little extra money to support Gilligan’s Place, my deaf/blind dog sanctuary. Gilligan, my deaf Jack Russell Terrier wants to know if he could be in the Donkey’s cabinet when they are elected. He can’t hear (he’s totally deaf) but he barks a lot which is fine since no one in Washington listens anyway but they keep yapping.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      May 29, 2016 at 4:57 pm

      Jan,

      Gilligan is in for sure!

      Reply
  89. John Bryan says

    May 22, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    Hey, why not? They can’t do any worse than the jackass that’s already in there.. I am sorry I just couldn’t esist.

    Reply
  90. Jennifer Reed says

    May 18, 2016 at 8:58 am

    Mike,

    I am promoting the Finnegan and Ferris For President campaign on both FB and Twitter. They have my complete support. Let me know if they need anyone to help with phone banking or canvassing.

    Reply
  91. Anna Grunwald says

    May 15, 2016 at 8:48 am

    The donkeys are so cute. I’ll keep my fingers crossed as I would love to win a membership.

    Reply
    • Sissy Ratcliff says

      November 8, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      Oh yes I would vote for your donkeys……….I need to know why my wisteria does not bloom? If it doesn’t I am going to chop it down.

      Reply
      • Susan Villiere says

        November 8, 2016 at 8:23 pm

        They need to be well pruned and well fertilized in my experience.

        Reply
    • lori says

      November 8, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      They will make much better politicians than what we have and they will work for us. All they ask is to be fed and petted. They will definetly see that term limits are put in place.

      Reply
    • Susan Golden says

      November 9, 2016 at 8:23 am

      I got behind on checking my emails, but is it too late to put a belated vote in for your 2 candidates? 🙂

      Reply
  92. Tom says

    May 13, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    Having raised 3 miniature donkeys for over 10 years I know how smart they are. These two will make everybody else in Washington D.C. look like the fools they are 🙂

    Finnegan and Fergus have my vote(s) – no need to even think about it!!!

    Reply
    • Mike says

      May 14, 2016 at 7:12 am

      Thanks Tom, I’ll let them know!

      Reply
      • Larry says

        June 4, 2016 at 2:39 pm

        Don’t you think we have enough “Donkeys” in the Whitehouse already? And in Congress & the Senate as well?

        Reply
        • Mike says

          June 5, 2016 at 9:44 am

          Larry, these are legitimate donkey, not the man made kind.

          Reply
          • Carol says

            November 8, 2016 at 3:46 pm

            Good Answer Mike ! ??? ???

          • Bob says

            November 8, 2016 at 5:25 pm

            Well,, I’ll resist making this a blatant political comment but I will tell you I’d vote for either of them before a certain other candidate. At least there’s no indication that the donkeys are corrupt jackasses. Thanks for bringing a little humor to a serious, and anxious day.

          • Mike says

            November 8, 2016 at 5:27 pm

            Bob,

            It is an anxious day. Never felt anxiety walking in the election center before today.

      • Tom S. says

        November 8, 2016 at 3:34 pm

        Dang! I didn’t read this until I had already voted. The donkey I voted for wasn’t nearly as cute!

        Reply
        • Lynne Fairhall says

          November 8, 2016 at 6:18 pm

          From Downunder, I just hope you all got out and voted today! Democracy only overcomes corruption if everybody votes. No use saying “Aw, my little vote doesn’t count.’ IT DOES!

          Reply
          • Mike says

            November 9, 2016 at 8:16 am

            Amen Lynne from down under!

    • Christine Miller says

      November 8, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Wow! They’ve got my vote! Do they have any friends running for other offices? I’ll vote for them too. I sure would like to know who they endorse in the other races! Hee haw!

      Reply
      • carol says

        November 8, 2016 at 10:05 pm

        I’m sure your donkeys will win. I vote for them. Also look out for their other buddies. You know them the turkeys. And maybe some chickens as well.. Lots of love.

        Reply
    • Lanell says

      November 8, 2016 at 10:54 am

      I will vote today but it will not be for killing babies, same sex marriages and legalizing drugs and all your donkeys stand for. They are definitely not Bible principles. You disappoint me as a follower.

      Lanell Estes

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        November 8, 2016 at 8:40 pm

        It was a joke

        Reply
  93. patty peebles says

    May 3, 2016 at 7:52 am

    I’m voting for those two adorable donkeys. With Mike as their campaign manager how could they lose !!

    Reply
    • Mike says

      May 4, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Thanks Patty, we truly appreciate your support!

      Reply
  94. Barbara says

    April 26, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    Hey, they can have my vote, would probably do less harm if elected than any of the others running.
    (@ Dotty, at least the manure won’t be coming out of their mouths).

    Reply
    • Saber-Dance says

      July 4, 2016 at 9:19 pm

      Barbara,

      HAR HAR HAR!

      Saber-dance

      Reply
    • Carol says

      November 8, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      They can have mine too ! ???????? love your comment ! ???

      Reply
  95. Barbara says

    April 26, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    They look better than any of the current candidates, and would probably do less harm if elected! They have my vote. (At Dotty, at least the manure isn’t coming from their mouths).

    Reply
  96. Claudia Gale says

    April 19, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    They’ve got my vote FOR CERTAIN! Could not think of any two better for the jobs! How about a couple of your chickens running for Congress?

    FERGUS AND FINNEGAN FOREVER !!!!!

    Reply
  97. Linda Pannell says

    April 16, 2016 at 10:55 am

    they have my vote!!! I’m sure they would be better at being President than anyone else who’s trying. I’ll pass the word along. Linda By the way, I always enjoy reading about your donkey’s. Linda

    Reply
    • Mike says

      April 16, 2016 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks Linda, we appreciate your support.

      Reply
  98. Rhonda says

    April 12, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    They have my vote!!!! Better than the humans we have running the country now…or the ones seeking the position of leader.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      April 13, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      Thanks Rhonda, appreciate your support.

      Reply
  99. Barbara Prater says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    They have my vote also. I think they could fit in very well, at least the best two asses around, and good looking too!!!

    Reply
  100. Marshall Reagan says

    April 10, 2016 at 7:00 am

    At least they could not be as bad as what we have now or as bad as what we will if Hillary get in there.. I have a white jack — that could be a part of their cabinet. at least they would be honest asses.

    Reply
    • Alice Right says

      November 8, 2016 at 1:34 pm

      Pity you had to write that. You were the first to bring politics into it.

      Reply
  101. Carolyn Chase says

    April 9, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Well at least they don’t come with the baggage the current candidates have!

    Reply
  102. bert dunn says

    April 9, 2016 at 10:22 am

    For the next election could we borrow/rent the donkeys. Sure better than the assses running Ontario ,Canada now

    Bert

    Reply
  103. dandeman says

    April 9, 2016 at 8:05 am

    They’ll fit right in with the rest of the crowd in DC.

    Reply
  104. Hank Wolgast says

    April 8, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    Fergus for president and Finnegan for Vice- president. I think they will be an excellent team.

    Reply
  105. Linda says

    April 8, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Finnegan for Prez & Fergus for VP! (Finnegan already has the white hair for the job, will look just as good when done as now!)
    They have my vote for sure!!! More donkey videos please.

    Reply
  106. Dottie says

    April 8, 2016 at 11:04 am

    While the donkeys look like the better choice at the moment I am afraid that, if elected, they also will be spreading ‘manure’ around Washington. You can lead an ass to Washington but you can’t make him use the indoor plumbing At least their manure won’t be nationwide!!

    Reply
  107. ted says

    April 7, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    Hey Mike ! What a great Idea, teach your Donkey’s to move their lips a lot, and make sure they run on the Democratic ticket…..then we will know, like the last and future Democratic leader, …..if their Lips are Moving, we will know they are Lying….either one will make a good democratic candidate, they could also turn around and run as the …D mann D Rump………………You are great, thank you for being who you are and a true blessing to the average Joe like myself……….ted

    Reply
    • Mike says

      April 7, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      Thanks Ted, I appreciate your support as do the donkeys.

      Reply
    • terra says

      April 10, 2016 at 12:11 am

      Yes Ted, you can join them..then they will have plenty of manure for the Rose Garden when the Democrat gets in. Talk about a horse’s ass.

      Reply
  108. Dan says

    April 6, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    Oh…
    they are donkeys
    Much better than the asses that are running!

    Reply
  109. Marsha Nelson says

    April 6, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    They have my vote. They could do better than anyone we have had the past few years. And I’m not so sure about next year.

    Reply
  110. Jean says

    April 6, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    They have my vote!

    Reply
  111. ruth pappamihiel says

    April 6, 2016 at 7:49 am

    Thanks to the donkeys for running, just don`t think I have the stomach for the ones on the ticket right now, at least their fertilizer does some good. Thank Mike for all you do for everyone.

    Reply
  112. Anna says

    April 5, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    If Finnegan turns around, what would we have? Future President Rump! 😉

    Reply
  113. Rose says

    April 5, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    They have my vote. They could do a better job than some of those polititians running.

    Reply
  114. Jan says

    April 5, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    Yee-Haw! My problem about who to vote for in the upcoming election is solved! I’d say from the looks of those beautiful signs, they are running a well organized and clean campaign. I like the way they are raising campaign funds by offering to take pictures with us loyal citizens, and I bet they are as concerned as any candidate out there about environmental issues. They got my vote!

    Reply
    • Mike says

      April 6, 2016 at 6:50 am

      Thanks Jan, we appreciate your support!

      Reply
  115. mariasinosic says

    April 5, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    I love your sense of humour Mike. A worthy alternative to the mouthpiece and the hair.

    Reply
    • Marilyn says

      April 6, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      Some people that run act like donkeys so why not have the real thing! If I lived close would come get my picture taken with them. Love it!!

      Reply
  116. Don says

    April 5, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    Any chance of getting them to run on the Elephant ticket? I’d have voted for them in the primary, but was already registered Elephant, so could not get a Donkey ballot.

    Have they yet worked out who will be the Prez and who will be the VP?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      April 6, 2016 at 6:52 am

      Don,

      Since Fergus is the fence licker I think he’d appreciate the freedom of vice presidency so he can warm up to the secret service and get near the fence.

      Reply
  117. Matenda says

    April 5, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Definitely an upgrade to the current candidates pool.

    Reply
    • Gary Persson says

      April 11, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      Matenda, could not have said better.

      Gary

      Reply
  118. Anne M M Cooper says

    April 5, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    I live in southwestern NM can you give me any advice on growing things here? It gets hot in the summer and can get cold in the winter. Our average rainfall is 9″ or less. It is alkaline soil too.
    thanks.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      April 6, 2016 at 6:54 am

      Anne,

      That’s a really broad question but I will tell you that we have a least one member in New Mexico who seems to be doing just fine. No matter what your climate you have to grow things that do well in such a climate. I tell people all the time, don’t buck the climate zones.

      Reply
    • Claudia Gale says

      April 23, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      Anne, I am no Mike….but I can tell you this much….I live on Cape Cod….where is seems to rain far too much (would love to send some your way)….and I have had a terrible time with roses….can only grow them in certain areas. But the two times I visited Albuquerque….it seemed like EVERYONE had the most beautiful roses….many different varieties, too. I don’t care much for the xeroscaping….but I know you have problems with H2O. Wishing you the best of luck. And don’t forget to vote for Fergus and Finnegan!

      -claudia gale

      Reply
  119. John says

    April 5, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    I’m in too!

    Reply
  120. Anonymous says

    April 5, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    Now I have someone to vote for!!! Hooray for Finnegane & Fergus. Good luck guys. We need a new breed in DC.

    Reply
  121. walt emerson says

    April 5, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    YUP mike, they got my vote! There may not be any other donkeys in the race, BUT there are a few asses. walt

    Reply
  122. Jim Bauder says

    April 5, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Jim Says: Finnegan and Fergus can easily out-run anyone else seeking the presidency.

    Reply
  123. Mary says

    April 5, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    They have my vote! They look to be smarter than some of the jack asses already running! Love your stuff, Mike!

    Reply
  124. Sarah S. says

    April 4, 2016 at 12:02 am

    Sure, I will vote for Fergus & Finnegan.!! They would have to do a better job than those in power especially the commander and chief.
    I just hope that we can wait that long for your candidatea.

    Reply
    • Jean says

      April 5, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      Would definitely consider voting for Fergus and Finnegan – they could be on the list of write -in candidates listed on the bottom of the voting ticket! There are certainly no candidates running that I could vote for in good conscience.

      Reply
  125. Russ Omeal says

    April 1, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    OMGosh we laughed so hard Mike! ……

    Reply
    • Susan Maldonado says

      November 8, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      Thanks for the laughs, Mike you are awrsome love your donkeys stay blessed!

      Reply
  126. Jill says

    March 31, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    Mike, I like your post! Animals are so entertaining for us humans that are so easily amused! I love your furry friends. Thanks for keeping things simple in the growing arena! Happy Spring.

    Reply
  127. Eleanor says

    March 29, 2016 at 11:28 pm

    Great Donkeys! They have my vote!

    Reply
  128. Anonymous says

    March 29, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    I’m not an American, but from my vantage point the Donkeys would definitely be the best men for the President’s job! Good Luck guys!

    Reply
    • terra says

      April 10, 2016 at 12:15 am

      yeah..except for the woman running.

      Reply
  129. Douglas Morrison says

    March 28, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Better those two Donkeys, than the jack-asses in DC now !!!

    Reply
  130. C C says

    March 28, 2016 at 8:57 am

    What a Terrific Plan! Perfect Choice.
    Fergus and Finnegan McGroarty For United States President Two Miniature Donkey Strong! and Surely know What’s Best!
    Great Job Mike. They couldn’t have a better campaign manager!
    I fully support you and the Donkey’s quest.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      March 28, 2016 at 6:24 pm

      Thanks CC, they are campaigning hard!

      Reply
      • Eddie W says

        November 8, 2016 at 10:00 am

        At least the S_ _ _ (stuff) they are spreading is the real thing!
        They have my vote!

        Reply
  131. Diane in a suburb of Cleveland says

    March 27, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    I just bumped into your site while searching on how to propigate plants.

    My dad brought a lilac in from Wisconsin 20 years ago. It’s a beautiful deep purple color. Well, he passed away in June and we just sold the house. I know it’s only March, but I’m gonna try your method. We close on the house in a few days.

    My dad was a self-taught master in the garden. He was a labor camp prisoner in Germany during WW II and worked for a farmer. Watching your video, you kinda reminded me of him. Simple is best.

    DD

    Reply
    • Mike says

      March 28, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      Diane,
      Sorry to hear of the loss of your father, I hope you see success with the lilac cutting. Sometimes, the impossible happens for a reason.

      Reply
    • Susan Maldonado says

      November 8, 2016 at 12:19 pm

      Sorry for your loss Diane, as we look to the hope of resurrection of life… John 5:28 May Jah comfort your hreart….@

      Reply
  132. Stacy McKenna says

    March 27, 2016 at 12:56 am

    Those crazy Donks have my vote for sure!!

    Reply
  133. Stacy McKenna says

    March 27, 2016 at 12:55 am

    Those crazy Donks have core for sure!!

    Reply
  134. Donna says

    March 26, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    They definitely got my vote!!! Be the best looking President(s) we’ve ever had. Wonder what would be served at the Presidential Dinners?

    First order of business – Animal Rights.

    Reply
  135. Linda Hart says

    March 26, 2016 at 10:20 am

    Sooooo cute! I will vote for them just because they look so much smarter than the current prez and the candidates.

    Reply
  136. Anita Rohmer says

    March 26, 2016 at 10:03 am

    They’ve definitely got my vote ~ Displaying a lot of intelligence!

    Reply
  137. Tom Carlson says

    March 26, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Don’t we have enough jackasses running already???

    Reply
    • Mike says

      November 8, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Both sides

      Reply
  138. Toni says

    March 25, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    I hope they go far in their quest. If they make it to the ticket, I will definitely vote for them. I love what you have done for taking pictures!!

    Reply
    • Mike says

      March 26, 2016 at 7:54 am

      Thank you Toni for wishing them well!

      Reply
      • Cleo says

        March 30, 2016 at 1:35 am

        Are you not sure they’re not Hilary and Bernie? Sure looks like them.
        Love the pictures of your animals, and your suggestions.

        Reply
        • MKay says

          April 5, 2016 at 7:17 pm

          The donkey’s are much smarter and better looking! I’m sure they could do a great job running the country.

          Reply
  139. Roger says

    March 25, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    so a vote for the donkeys is a avote I can live with. Looking forward to campaign reform and to new relations with our allies. So that they can call our president what he really is without insulting him ?

    Reply
  140. Al says

    March 25, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Finnegan could use some lipstick. Fergus needs a voice coach, I’m having trouble understanding his math, concerning the unemployment rate, and Finnegan confused me about the inflation numbers.
    I’m waiting for their next debate to see who would be most comfortable with the DC crowd, then vote for the outsider.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      March 25, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Al,

      I will pass on your concerns.

      Reply

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