4.00pm - Saturday 26th September 2026 3,991

Most people think donkeys are stubborn. We'll show you why that's not the case. Join Adam Henson at Cotswold Farm Park to meet Ivy, Sugar, and this year's two new foals, Ziggy and little Zack.

We've kept donkeys here for as long as Adam can remember, and they're far more interesting animals than most people realise. Adam gets a head collar on Ivy and takes the group out into the wider paddock, where Ziggy makes the most of it.

If you've got donkeys at home, let us know about them in the comments!

This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at donkey care and life at Cotswold Farm Park, perfect for donkey owners, smallholders, and anyone interested in how these animals are kept.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Introduction
[00:41] - All about donkeys
[03:05] - Out into the paddock
[04:37] - How donkeys communicate
[07:17] - Breeding and foals

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Meet Adam Henson, one of the UK's best-known farmers and a regular presenter on BBC Countryfile, where he shares stories of farming, conservation, and rural life with millions of viewers every week.

Adam will be here regularly to help you learn more about British farming, arable crops, rare breeds, and conservation work across the Cotswold countryside.