Mike's Backyard Nursery

The Most Fun You Can Have With Your Bibs On!

  • Home
  • Recommended Tools
  • Products
  • Categories
    • Complete Guides
    • Gardening
    • Growing
    • Landscape Design
    • Plant Care
    • Propagation
  • Contact
  • About Mike
Home » Backyard Living » Mike McGroarty Swapping Spit with a Donkey.

Mike McGroarty Swapping Spit with a Donkey.

Updated : April 4, 2017

10 Comments

What??????

What??????

See the video below.

I know that we have people who really, really love Finnegan and Fergus so we try and include them in our shenanigans as often as possible.  Once a day I grab a five gallon bucket to sit on and and I take a few moments to feed them crackers.

Fergus is just Fergus.  He eats his crackers then goes over and licks the fence.  Never fails.  But he doesn’t actually lick the fence, he wraps his upper lip around the fence and curls his tongue.  But his tongue never really touches the fence.  It’s the craziest thing ever, but he’s Fergus and that’s why we love him.

Finnegan has more of a personality that ranges from devilish to lovable.  Most days he puts his head over my shoulder and gives me a great big hug.  But no matter what I take in the pen, he tries to steal it and he runs away with it like he really got something.

Lately I’ve been putting the animal crackers between my lips and Finnegan gently takes them from me that way.

I can hear it now.

Oh my God!  I can’t believe you do that!

Are you not afraid of germs blah, blah, blah?

So as to not offend anybody I’ll make my offensive statement upfront, before I get the lecture.  First of all, millions of people the world over would do the same as I do.  They love their pets.

But when you really think about it human beings can be quite primal.   I’m always amazed at what germiphobes find offensive.  What happens behind closed doors in 99.9% homes is probably far riskier, and a lot more fun, than me and Finn sharing a cracker.  You know, those spontaneous moments like the say in the “little blue pill” commercials.

So before you go off on me, do a bit of reminiscing.  Just say’n.

I hoped you enjoyed the movie.

Questions, comments, mean things to say?  Post them below and I’ll respond.

Take a gander at these posts...

  • Tips On Planting Bulbs
  • Mike’s New Nursery… From The Beginning!
  • 9 Things to Consider Before Moving to the Country
  • 7 Ideas for More Energy Efficient Homes
  • 7 Reasons Why You Should Get a Goat

Comments

  1. Aileen says

    September 30, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    Hi Mike,

    We love your donkeys! Wondering what you use them for. We have sheep and are interested in donkeys for guardian animals. Im thinking the size of your donkeys would be suitable. Where did you get them and do you have any suggestions on how to find one in our area…WA.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Mike says

      October 1, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Aileen,

      The donkeys are pets and they entertain the customers at the nursery. I got mine in Middlefield, Ohio but I’m sure there are breeders on a farm animal rescue near you.

      Reply
  2. Judy says

    April 23, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    Love the donkeys and love to watch you interact with them. It’s easy to tell they are most certainly your little buddies!

    Reply
    • Mike says

      April 24, 2017 at 8:09 am

      Thanks Judy, they are my pals.

      Reply
  3. Kathy says

    April 14, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    Love the video Mike. Donkeys are great. We have two of the regular size ones and they love their carrots.
    Wonder if licking the fence is like licking a salt block and somehow it taste good after a cookie.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      April 15, 2017 at 7:38 am

      Kathy,

      They have a salt block and see Finnegan lick the salt block but Fergus rarely. If you watch he really doesn’t even lick the fence, just hangs his upper lip over the fence then licks the air. It’s the craziest thing ever.

      Reply
  4. Lorraine Barnett says

    April 5, 2017 at 9:58 am

    Love the donkeys! So….I kiss my kitties on the nose and my husband is grossed out. I say “Get over it!” hee hee

    Reply
    • Mike says

      April 5, 2017 at 6:45 pm

      Thanks Lorraine!

      Reply
  5. cari says

    April 1, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    hy mikes, bless, im From P.R. I dont talk very good English but I will try my best, I got a Question for you . I make bonsai and I know that u sell acer palmatum mapple trees red and some japanise black pine , or white pine , the baby ones, I whant to buy u some plant to make my bonsais here in Puerto Rico. every body said that is hard 2 have one her but I got my way I know and I belive in me m so im interested on buy u some ones. can u please tell me were or what I have to do. u are my last chance. I try all ways and forms and nothing happens. can u please send me an email or something to conecct u directly to buy you and u send it to me or to a friend in Philadelphia. please answer me something. have a great day all day and God Bless u. I will be waiting. and sorry for my bad English if I fail some words. I speak spanish. jeje. thanks. and im have waiting this momment like 3 months ago that I found ur channel. aniway bless. thanks. 🙂

    Reply
    • Mike says

      April 2, 2017 at 8:53 am

      Cari,

      I really don’t have what you are looking for but there are two places in Pennsylvania. Have them shipped to your friend in the Philidelphia, that will work much better. Musser Forests, today their website is down. And Carino Nurseries https://www.cityfos.com/company/Carino-Nurseries-in-Indiana-PA-13417580.htm

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Rooted cuttings of variegated weigela in bunches to harden off.

Over Wintering Rooted Cuttings.

Posted On January 8, 2023 By Mike

Mike's Big Perennial Bed.

Mike’s Big Perennial Garden

Posted On January 8, 2023 By Mike

A Profound Thank You from Mike.

Posted On September 1, 2022 By Mike

Finnegan keeping the sun off his head.

An Old Guy, Two Donkeys, a Puppy and a Hammock. What could possibly go wrong?

Posted On July 17, 2022 By Mike

This upside down donkey is a hoot!

An Upside Down Donkey and Cute Puppy.

Posted On July 14, 2022 By Mike

'Rockin Raspberry' Bee Balm.

‘Rockin Raspberry’ Bee Balm.

Posted On June 26, 2022 By Mike

'Bubblegum Blast' Bee Balm.

‘Bubblegum Blast’ Bee Balm

Posted On June 26, 2022 By Mike

Blue Angel Hosta.

‘Blue Angel’ Hosta.

Posted On June 25, 2022 By Mike

Big Daddy Hosta.

‘Big Daddy’ Hosta

Posted On June 25, 2022 By Mike

'Humpback Whale' hosta.

‘Humpback Whale’ Hosta.

Posted On June 25, 2022 By Mike

Complete Guides

Growing, Rooting and Propagating Dappled Willow in Tree Form from Cuttings.

Growing Seeds, Winter Sowing, in Milk Jugs and Kitty Litter Jugs.

The Correct Way to Pot Rooted Cuttings, Nursery Stock Liners and other Plants.

Training Arborvitae and other Conical Evergreens to Grow with a Single Leader.

How to Propagate, Root Cuttings, of Dwarf Alberta Spruce.

Recent Posts

Blue Angel Hosta.

‘Blue Angel’ Hosta.

'Blue Angel'hosta is by far one of my favorite blue hostas. A big hosta like this in a perennial bed covers a lot of area and that keeps a ton of weeds at bay! These giant heart shaped leaves are very slug resistant. We have this plant in full sun. With … Read Full Article

Big Daddy Hosta.

‘Big Daddy’ Hosta

'Big Daddy' hosta is one of my favorite big hostas, mostly because it's big, it's blue and it has very interested leaves that are a bit dimpled. Big Daddy hosta gets about 24" tall and 36" wide. It's hardy in zones 3 through 9, the flowers are blends of … Read Full Article

'Humpback Whale' hosta.

‘Humpback Whale’ Hosta.

We sold out of 'Humpback Whale' hosta pretty early this year. Humpback Whale is pretty impressive hosta and this one really hasn't matured yet because they can get three feet high and 7 feet wide. I've also seen photos of them that show them to be a lot … Read Full Article

Ice Plant, delosperma

Ice Plant, delosperma

How pretty is that? And it's a ground hugging perennial that comes back year and year. These plants were new to our nursery last year so Pam and I planted three of them in our landscape at home. Not only did they do really well last year but they wintered … Read Full Article

Electric Red Dianthus

‘Electric Red’ Dianthus

I've been working on my perennial bed at the nursery and this Electric Red Dianthus caught my eye and was screaming "make my picture". So I did! Dianthus in general are great perennials for your garden. They are super winter hardy even here in cold … Read Full Article

Copyright © 2023 · Hill Country Digital Media, LLC · Privacy Policy · Earnings Disclaimer · Terms of Service