Oh, baubles! Donkeys choose – and tuck into – their favourite Christmas decorations

Deck the walls with boughs of holly – and then tuck into them!

That’s almost what the residents of The Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth have been up to in the approach to Christmas, enjoying tasty wreaths, garlands and baubles.

Volunteers at the Donkey Assisted Activities Centre (DAAC) and staff used a mix of donkey-friendly willow, hazel and herbs to make the decorations, adding cut-up apples, parsnips, cucumber and carrots.

“Enrichment is very important for the resident donkeys...