It really depends on the temperature and the condition of his winter coatFor example, if the temperature drops down really low at night, but rises enough in the day that he doesn't need it, you would only have it on at night Personally, I start blanketing my horses early so they don't grow thick winter coats (shortens cool-out time after riding.) They have blankets, no blankets (we might have 1 or 2 temperature spikes in the winter), or heavier blankets based on the temperatureFor the most part, I keep their blankets on all the timeThey are well-fitting waterproof, and I check them over every day or two for repairs and to make sure the blanket isn't hiding anything (weight loss/gain, skin conditions, rubbing, bruises, etc.)
Only keep it on if the temperature stays below 40 degrees FIf it gets warmer than that during the day then the blanket will cause him to sweat and when the temperature goes back down come night time the trapped moisture will make him more coldAs long as he is nice and clean before you put the blanket on (so trapped dirt doesn't irritate his skin), it fits, and the temperature stays below 40, then he will be just fine with it left onJust check on him every so often in case the blanket starts to fall off or come unhooked while he is playing out in the feildOtherwise if its going to be warm during the day, take it off when you come to feed him in the morning and then groom him and put it back on when you feed him at night.
Mine get rugged as soon as hard winter sets in and the rugs come off again when night time temperatures rise enough, with a tedious period when you need to take them off in the day and on again at night, but that doesn't last longThey are on all the time apart from when they are riddenAs long as they fit properly and don't rub, it is not a problemAnyway, would you rather have a slightly bald patch on your chest or being freezing cold! (Just a joke!)
First of all, if your donkey is anyhow wet, do not put the blanket on himThe blanket will trap the wetness in and he could get chilled and may colicSince it's a turnout blanket, you can leave it on outsideAs for the night, if he's put in a good stable barn, he probably doesn't need the blanketBut if he stays outside, I'd keep the blanket on, expecially cause the temp drops at night mostlyIf the temp says at a low for a couple days/day I think it would be fine to keep the blanket onHope I helped )
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