I Hear a Donkey Braying

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@akalinus (44366)
United States
November 10, 2016 1:43pm CST
Lately, I hear a donkey braying. There is nothing quite like that sound. It carries for miles. I have heard it quite a lot lately. It is getting louder and more often. I don't know if it is sick or hurting. What would make it carry on that way? I never saw it, but I know it is there. I don't know where to look for it. What would you do if it was in your neighborhood?
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Nov 16
I have never a donkey bray except on TV. You would have to follow the sound to track down the source.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
10 Nov 16
It is different when you hear it in person. I wondered if it heard about the election. It has made a lot of noise since then.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
10 Nov 16
@MALUSE There are a lot of woods and fences here. It is not as easy as you think it would be.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
10 Nov 16
@sabtraversa Maybe, he does sound upset. I know the animals don't know anything about it, but it is interesting to think about.
Anna
@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
11 Nov 16
We hear a donkey braying here too, I know where it is, it's not too far in a stable.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
12 Nov 16
@akalinus Yes, those animals are incredibly loud.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
13 Nov 16
@LadyDuck Even if you don't see it, you know it is there, somewhere. And you never mistake it for something else.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
11 Nov 16
The sound goes right through you, doesn't it? I know there is a donkey around somewhere but have never seen it.
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bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
10 Nov 16
call the animal control and ask them about it. we used to hear cows moaning but come to find out there was a cow breeding farm behind us
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
10 Nov 16
Hmm, something I did not think about. Thanks.
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8840)
• Brussels, Belgium
14 Nov 16
Its been a while since I last heard that sound. Maybe I will hear it again when I visit my father's farm. There are all kind of animals there.
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8840)
• Brussels, Belgium
15 Nov 16
@akalinus I'd probably have difficulties sleeping there. All I hear here is the sound of cars and airplanes.
Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
15 Nov 16
The sound will cut through you like a laser beam.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
16 Nov 16
@Madshadi We have animals all around and a very loud pie-hole train going past multiple times a day.Add home-made airplanes flying around and noisy machinery and highway noise. This is the noisiest place I ever lived.
Kimberley
@mom210 (9170)
• United States
13 Nov 16
maybe he is just lonely, needs a friend. Some animals are very vocal about theer unhappiness.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
14 Nov 16
I thought about that. Maybe he or she needs that special friend.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Nov 16
I'd be out looking for it.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
18 Nov 16
It has stopped its constant braying so it must be happier now. Most land around here is private property and it is not a good idea to trespass.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
20 Nov 16
@just4him I hope so. I like to think animals are happy. It is a better world when they are.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Nov 16
@akalinus It's good it's happy once again.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
17 Nov 16
I am so sorry, Jo Ann! I knew I was snoring much louder lately but I never guessed it would be loud enough for you to hear clear down in Florida! Call the ASPCA in your area, tell them where you live and ask them to do a search for it.
DE
@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
18 Nov 16
@akalinus Other than it being too far for you to drive, I would tell you to follow the braying until you get here! I'd love to meet you in person, Jo Ann! (grinning at you!)
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
18 Nov 16
@DaddyEvil Grinning back at you, DE.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
17 Nov 16
I knew it was you all the time D.E.
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KnehKnah
@KnehKnah (3582)
• Philippines
12 Nov 16
First, the word "braying". I read it, just now, in your post. It's new & definitely now added to my vocabulary. Thank you. But, I asked myself: where was I when it was taught by our English Teachers/Instructors/Professors? Hmmm? Maybe I was absent in class (hopefully for a valid reason). Ha! Ha! Ha! Re, that donkey. I hope, by this writing, you found it already. If not yet, maybe your local Animals Center could help you locate it. And if it is hurt, be given proper medical attention, ASAP!
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
13 Nov 16
I have not heard this animal in a couple of days now. I don't know whether it is a good sign, or not.
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KnehKnah
@KnehKnah (3582)
• Philippines
13 Nov 16
Oh! But, I hope that donkey was found & is now in good hands, my dear Jo Ann @akalinus .
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381751)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Nov 16
I might go walking and try to find it. Most seem to bray occasionally. Maybe it is lonely if it is on its own. I also think sometimes they just bray because they can. Some bray if they see someone they know coming, maybe hoping for something to eat or just to say hello. A bit like a dog wagging its tail I guess.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
11 Nov 16
That is possible. I used to have a dog that barked at herself. I think she thought she had a lovely voice. She didn't. She also barked at birds, the moon, shadows, and UFOs darting about in outer space.
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KnehKnah
@KnehKnah (3582)
• Philippines
13 Nov 16
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L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Nov 16
Are you close to farms? Perhaps a little drive around will find it? Hope you do!
Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
16 Nov 16
There are cows around. Also, a race track. Some of the horses live behind us.
ARM
@responsiveme (22923)
• India
17 Nov 16
I can't think where the source would be.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
17 Nov 16
It is a field or barn nearby. Or maybe, farther away. The sound carries.
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
17 Nov 16
I hope it's ok
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
17 Nov 16
I have not heard it lately. I hope it is a good sign that whatever was wrong, has been corrected.