This full-time potter has a diverse array of animals on her farm. Every day is a treasure trove of extraordinary experiences exemplifying the sentience of the animal kingdom. They may not speak, but animals can convey their feelings and thoughts through actions. They let us know when they are happy or sad. After giving Donkey a Peep as a special treat, the animal quickly showed its pleasure.
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Donkey recently got a Peep as an Easter treat. This isn’t an everyday treat because sweets aren’t good for the donkey, but occasionally, it won’t hurt. To make it safer, she removed the eyes. The eyes are carnauba wax, not chocolate (as the potter stated in the video), and would probably have been safe for Donkey.
Holding it out to Donkey, the animal approached hesitantly. With a test lick, he decided it was an okay treat, but it fell to the ground. Donkey quickly snatched it up and began chomping away at the sticky, chewy treat. His joy was evident, although the stickiness seemed to confuse him slightly.
Donkey chewed and chewed and chewed. Once he thought he was done, he realized that the gooey marshmallow fluff still lingered. With fluff stuck to his teeth, poor Donkey spent the next three minutes trying to lick the remainder of the Peep from inside his mouth. That did not keep him from asking for more.
As his owner stood by laughing, Donkey continued fussing with his tongue to savor every bit of that sweet, yellow Peep. The potter reminded fans and Donkey that he could only have the one sweet treat.
Donkey’s Peep Has A Long History
The Just Born candy company began making the confectionery treats in 1953. The chick shape originated with the Rodda Candy Co., but the date is uncertain. Original Peeps were hand-squeezed from a pastry tube, and the chicks had tiny wings. The process took 27 hours!
Bob Born added automation to the production process, reducing the production time to six minutes. The wings were discontinued in 1955. Manufacturing time became even faster, and the shape remains today.
The popularity of Peeps at Easter prompted the candy manufacturer to add shapes and colors for Halloween and Christmas. Peeps are now available in a wide variety of colors and shapes for holidays throughout the year. Different flavors are also available, but the yellow chick remains the best seller.
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