0:00:02 > 0:00:04- I'm Fearne.- I'm Rory. - BOTH: And we love animals!
0:00:04 > 0:00:08Some animals make really brilliant pets and we love pets.
0:00:08 > 0:00:10We really like meeting you and your pets.
0:00:10 > 0:00:12What happened to your arm?
0:00:12 > 0:00:15I hurt it! But it's OK, this cast is helping.
0:00:15 > 0:00:18But I'm off on an adventure to meet some new friends.
0:00:18 > 0:00:20I'll tell you all about it later.
0:00:20 > 0:00:24- Would you like to come with me? See you later!- See you.- Come on!
0:00:24 > 0:00:26# My pet, my pet and me
0:00:26 > 0:00:29# My pet, my pet and me
0:00:29 > 0:00:32# Down every street
0:00:32 > 0:00:35# Are pets to meet
0:00:35 > 0:00:38# Some big, some small some scaly, some furry
0:00:38 > 0:00:41# Some keep very still Some are always in a hurry
0:00:41 > 0:00:44# Some have four paws
0:00:44 > 0:00:47# Some have sharp claws
0:00:47 > 0:00:50# Some quack, some bark Some purr, some moo
0:00:50 > 0:00:53# Some grunt, some squawk Some cock-a-doodle-do
0:00:53 > 0:00:56# My pet, my pet and me
0:00:56 > 0:00:59# My pet, my pet and me
0:00:59 > 0:01:02# My pet, my pet and me
0:01:02 > 0:01:04# Have you met my pet and me? #
0:01:10 > 0:01:13Today we're in Canterbury to meet Ashley and her pets.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15I can't wait to see what they are!
0:01:15 > 0:01:18Would you like to come with me? Let's go!
0:01:21 > 0:01:23- Hi, Ashley. - Hi.- Hi, Fearne.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26Hi. Who are these?
0:01:26 > 0:01:27- Bill and Ben.- Bill and Ben?
0:01:27 > 0:01:30- They're donkeys, aren't they?- Yes. - Hello!
0:01:30 > 0:01:34They're beautiful. Which one's Bill and which one's Ben?
0:01:34 > 0:01:36That one's Bill and that one's Ben.
0:01:36 > 0:01:40And how can you tell the difference between Bill and Ben?
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- Because Ben's lighter than Bill. - And what's their colouring called?
0:01:44 > 0:01:49- Skewbald.- Skewbald! That's a funny name, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51And whose donkeys are they?
0:01:51 > 0:01:56- My friend's. - And you just look after them?- Yes.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59Ashley is really lucky, because even if you don't have a pet
0:01:59 > 0:02:03of your own, it can be great fun to help out with a friend's.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06So, Ashley, what age are Ben and Bill?
0:02:06 > 0:02:08Ben's five and Bill's seven.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11- So they're still quite young, aren't they?- Yes.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15Some donkeys can live up to 40 years old.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- They kind of look a little bit like horses, don't they?- Yeah.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22What's the difference between donkeys and horses?
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- Donkeys have longer ears than horses.- They do.
0:02:26 > 0:02:30And their tails are different and are a bit shorter than horses.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33They are a little bit smaller, aren't they?
0:02:33 > 0:02:36So what's your favourite thing about Ben and Bill?
0:02:36 > 0:02:39When they run round and round the fields
0:02:39 > 0:02:41and when they're really friendly.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44They are really friendly, aren't they?
0:02:44 > 0:02:46Ben and Bill are such wonderful donkeys.
0:02:46 > 0:02:51Rory, can you tell us some fun facts about our long-faced friends?
0:02:51 > 0:02:52Of course, Fearne.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54One.
0:02:54 > 0:02:59Female donkeys are known as Jennies and males are called Jacks.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05Two. Donkeys have hairs around their mouths to help them
0:03:05 > 0:03:07feel where things are.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09A bit like a cat's whiskers.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11Three.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13The ee-aw noise is called a bray.
0:03:13 > 0:03:18It's really loud so they can call to each other from a long way away.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21BRAYING
0:03:27 > 0:03:30Like all pets, donkeys need lots of looking after.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34So what do we have to do to look after Ben and Bill?
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- Muck out their stables.- And is this their stable here?- Yes.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39OK, come on.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43Right. What do we do first?
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- You have to get all the poo out of the stable.- OK.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- Right. That's all the poo. - What do we do next?
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- Get all the dirty straw out. - Let's go.
0:04:05 > 0:04:06Wow!
0:04:10 > 0:04:12What do we do now?
0:04:12 > 0:04:14Put some new straw in it.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22We put the donkeys in here at night so they can go to sleep.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24That's really good.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28It's very important for donkeys to have shelter to go into,
0:04:28 > 0:04:29especially when it rains,
0:04:29 > 0:04:34- because they don't have waterproof coats, do they?- No.- No.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41All done! Good job!
0:04:41 > 0:04:46- I think the donkeys will be very happy.- Me too. What do we do now?
0:04:46 > 0:04:48- Wash our hands.- Good idea, come on.
0:04:55 > 0:04:57Make sure they're nice and clean.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59OK.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01What do we do next?
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- We feed them. - OK. What do we feed them?
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- We feed them donkey chaff. - That sounds yummy.- Yep.
0:05:06 > 0:05:10- Where would you like to put that? On the grass?- Just along here.- OK.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17- Like that? - Yes.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- Do they eat anything else? - They eat grass.
0:05:20 > 0:05:24- Grass? Do they love it? - Yes, they're just like lawn mowers.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27They must really love grass then!
0:05:27 > 0:05:30Donkeys also need water and Ben and Bill have a trough,
0:05:30 > 0:05:33so they have fresh water whenever they want it.
0:05:33 > 0:05:38- Right. I think we're ready. Should we call them over for some food?- Yes.
0:05:38 > 0:05:39- Ben!- Bill!
0:05:39 > 0:05:42Food! Yummy.
0:05:44 > 0:05:48- Oh, they really like chaff, don't they?- Yes.
0:05:48 > 0:05:52When you feed donkeys, you have to have your hand flat, don't you?
0:05:52 > 0:05:55Just so your fingers don't get nibbled.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- Good boy. Do you enjoy feeding them? - Yes.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04What else do you have to do to look after Ben and Bill?
0:06:04 > 0:06:05We have to groom them.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- Should we do it now? - I would love to!
0:06:13 > 0:06:14Thank you very much.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17Hi, Bill!
0:06:18 > 0:06:20Am I doing it right?
0:06:20 > 0:06:24Yes. We have to brush them the way their fur's going.
0:06:24 > 0:06:29Or else it might be a bit uncomfortable, wouldn't it? Yeah.
0:06:29 > 0:06:32Bill is losing a lot of fur, here.
0:06:32 > 0:06:37But it's all right, because when it's cold and during winter,
0:06:37 > 0:06:42donkeys develop really, really long, shaggy coats to help keep them warm.
0:06:42 > 0:06:46But as it's starting to get warmer, Bill is losing all his shaggy fur
0:06:46 > 0:06:49and underneath he's got a really nice, sleek,
0:06:49 > 0:06:51short coat to help keep him cool.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55Do you like this, Bill?
0:06:55 > 0:06:58I think he's enjoying it while eating his food.
0:06:58 > 0:07:03So these donkeys have some yummy food, a nice clean stable,
0:07:03 > 0:07:05and now they're being groomed.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- They're very happy donkeys.- Yes.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18It's now play time.
0:07:18 > 0:07:23Some donkeys like to be ridden, but Ben and Bill aren't that used to it.
0:07:23 > 0:07:26- So, Ashley, what do we do instead? - We take them for a walk.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28That sounds like so much fun!
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- Let's get their lead ropes on. - Sounds good to me.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36Come on, Ben.
0:07:36 > 0:07:39You and me are going for a stroll. Come on, Ben.
0:07:39 > 0:07:43- Come on, Bill. - Bye.- Bye.- Bye.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46Nice big treat in a bit. Yeah.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- I think Ben's really liking his walk. Is Bill?- Yep.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05Good donkeys!
0:08:05 > 0:08:08Ah.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12I've had such a lovely walk. Thank you very much. They've been so good.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15Shall we give them a treat for being so good?
0:08:15 > 0:08:18That is a great idea. What is their favourite treats?
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- Carrots.- I have two of them just here.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24Would you like to give one to Bill? And I'll give you to Ben.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27Good boys. There you go.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37Bill and Ben are looking very busy, aren't they?
0:08:37 > 0:08:42- They're always busy eating. - Yes, they are. Hello.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46If Bill and Ben were to have a job, what would their job be?
0:08:48 > 0:08:53If Bill and Ben could do any job, they could be holiday guides.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56They would fly on an aeroplane to Spain.
0:08:56 > 0:08:59Then they would dress up in flamenco dresses.
0:08:59 > 0:09:04Then they would do Spanish dancing to entertain all the guests.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08And it will be a sun dance to make sure the sun stays out.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16If you have a donkey, it's very important to keep them happy
0:09:16 > 0:09:21and healthy and their feet need a lot of extra care and attention.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24So what do we have to do to look after donkeys' feet?
0:09:24 > 0:09:26We have to get a farrier.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30A farrier is someone who looks after horses and donkeys' feet.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34- And how often do you need to get this farrier?- Every six weeks.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- That's pretty often, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40And, in fact, the farrier is here today to show us what to do.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42- Hi, David.- Hi, Fearne. Hi, Ashley.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45We're going to go and give Ben lots of attention
0:09:45 > 0:09:47while he gets his hooves done.
0:09:47 > 0:09:51- It looks like Ben's ready to go, isn't he?- Yes.
0:09:51 > 0:09:55What's the first thing that David has to do for Ben?
0:09:55 > 0:09:58- Put all the mud off his feet. - He does, doesn't he?
0:09:58 > 0:10:02It's very important that their feet get cleaned every day
0:10:02 > 0:10:05because they can get some mud and stones caught in them.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09And it's not very nice. He's being very good so far, isn't he?
0:10:09 > 0:10:11- Yes.- Well done, Ben.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15Ben and Bill are very happy, friendly donkeys
0:10:15 > 0:10:18but we're on this other side of this fence to be safe.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22- Is it looking good?- Yep, that's all nice and clean now.- All clean.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26- What else does David have to do? - Check if their feet are healthy.
0:10:26 > 0:10:29- That's right, we have to check for cuts, don't we?- Yes.
0:10:29 > 0:10:34- Is the foot healthy?- Yep, that seems all nice and clean and good to go.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37We're just going to give the feet a bit of a trim.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- It looks like he's having a nail file.- It does, doesn't it?
0:10:40 > 0:10:45- He's going to have very pretty feet after, isn't he?- Yes.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49- And you have to do that for every single foot?- Yes, indeed.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52We need to clean this foot out as well,
0:10:52 > 0:10:56- you can see there's lots of mud and muck in there.- Ooh.
0:10:56 > 0:11:01- He's been standing on dirty things, hasn't he?- Yes.
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- How do you think Ben is doing? Is he doing well?- Yeah, he's very calm.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09He is very calm.
0:11:09 > 0:11:14There we go. All done there. Well done, Ben.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16Bill, you're next!
0:11:16 > 0:11:19Come on, Bill. Over to the donkey beauty parlour.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21Good boy, Bill.
0:11:21 > 0:11:23Hi, Bill.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26Same routine.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31There we go.
0:11:35 > 0:11:39- How's his foot looking? Healthy?- Yep, all good, yep.
0:11:40 > 0:11:44- There we go, all done.- Brilliant. Thank you very much, David.
0:11:44 > 0:11:47- It's a pleasure, bye! - Bye, thank you.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50I think Ben and Bill did really well, do you?
0:11:50 > 0:11:52Yeah, I think they deserve a treat.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55Definitely.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57Here's some treats.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00Come on. Come on, Bill.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03FEARNE GIGGLES
0:12:04 > 0:12:09Ashley, I have had such a brilliant time meeting you and your donkeys.
0:12:09 > 0:12:10Thank you very much.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- CHILDREN:- My Pet And Me!
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- Hi, Rory.- Hi, Fearne, how was your day?
0:12:22 > 0:12:25It was brilliant. Hi, Monty, I didn't see you there.
0:12:25 > 0:12:27We're just having a wee cuddle.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31It was such a great day. Let me tell you all about it.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35'Today, I met Ashley and her friend's donkeys Bill and Ben.
0:12:35 > 0:12:40'We cleaned out their stable and gave them fresh food called chaff.
0:12:40 > 0:12:44'We took them for a lovely walk around the field
0:12:44 > 0:12:48'and then the farrier visited to check their feet.'
0:12:48 > 0:12:52Wow, that sounds fantastic! And you made some great new friends too.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56I did. But it's important to remember that pets are great,
0:12:56 > 0:12:59but you should ask the owners if it's OK to touch them.
0:12:59 > 0:13:02That's right. One pet you definitely can play with is ours,
0:13:02 > 0:13:06go to the CBeebies website and play the My Pet And Me game.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09We really love meeting you and your pets
0:13:09 > 0:13:11and I've had such an amazing day.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17# Today we met
0:13:17 > 0:13:19# A lovely pet
0:13:19 > 0:13:22# We see how much you care for them
0:13:22 > 0:13:25# Thank you so much for sharing them
0:13:25 > 0:13:31# Time for us to just remind you
0:13:31 > 0:13:34# After you've played with your pet
0:13:34 > 0:13:37# Wash your hands, don't forget!
0:13:37 > 0:13:40# It doesn't matter what pet you've got
0:13:40 > 0:13:43# You might have one, you might not!
0:13:43 > 0:13:50# It's still fun finding out what having a pet is all about
0:13:50 > 0:13:52# My pet, my pet and me
0:13:52 > 0:13:56# My pet, my pet and me
0:13:56 > 0:13:58# My pet, my pet and me
0:13:58 > 0:14:01# Come back and see my pet and me. #
0:14:01 > 0:14:03- ALL:- Bye!