The habits of donkeys

China has a vast territory and a long history of raising donkeys. Donkeys are divided into three types: big, medium and small. The big donkey is related to the middle donkey and Biyang donkey, and the height is above 130 cm. The medium-sized donkey is Liaoning donkey, and its height is between 1 10- 130 cm. Xiao Lv, commonly known as donkey, is mainly produced in North China, Gansu and Xinjiang. The height of donkeys in these areas is between 85- 1 10 cm. The image of a donkey is like a horse, mostly taupe and not dignified. It has a big head and long ears, a slightly narrow chest, thin limbs and a short trunk, so its height and length are roughly the same, and it is square. Thin neck skin, small and firm hooves, strong physique and strong resistance. Donkeys are strong, resistant to extensive farming, not easy to get sick, and have the advantages of docile temperament, diligence and obedience. Donkeys can be used to farm and ride horses. Farming for 6-7 hours every day can cultivate 2.5-3 mu. In rural areas, you can also go to the market by bike, which is suitable for mountain backpacking and family service. Donkey meat is also a rare dish at the banquet. Its meat is delicate and delicious, and it is known as "dragon meat in the sky and donkey meat on the ground". According to the determination, each hundred grams of donkey meat contains protein 18.6 grams, fat 0.7 grams, calcium 10 mg, phosphorus 144 mg, iron 13.6 mg, and 80 calories. The content of protein is higher than that of beef and pork, and it is a typical high-protein and low-fat food. Donkey meat has the functions of enriching blood, invigorating qi, tonifying deficiency, nourishing yin and strengthening yang, and is an ideal health food. Donkey skin can be used for tanning, and it is also the main raw material for making valuable Chinese medicine Ejiao.