Forget the shorts, donkeys in Sidmouth have been wearing trousers this summer in a bid to beat the flies. The Donkey Sanctuary recently revealed how its residents had been covering up their legs with trousers, leggings or pyjama bottoms to stop irritating summer flies biting the donkeys. But now dwindling supplies of legwear has prompted the charity to appeal for donations of unwanted used clothing to protect the donkeys for as long as the flies persist. Staff want to avoid buying new items to customise and are appealing for unwanted loose-fitting trousers, leggings, pyjamas, or maternity trousers – minimum women’s size…
The Donkey Sanctuary recently revealed how its residents had been covering up their legs with trousers, leggings or pyjama bottoms to stop irritating summer flies biting the donkeys. Photo: The Donkey Sanctuary.
