Dallas and Kate Troester of rural Aurora wanted to have more than just sheep and calves for their farming operation -- something that would be better for their children, Shelby and Libby.
They wound up going unique on the endeavor.
The family purchased a miniature donkey jack named Richard about five years ago. Shortly after obtaining the donkey, they decided he needed a companion, so the family bought a miniature horse and her accompanying foal. Last winter, they obtained a miniature donkey jenny, Daisy.