Colic is the term used to refer to abdominal pain which can be cause by a number of factors. The stoic nature of the donkey makes colic difficult to see in its early stages. Often by the time the donkey is showing signs of distress it is too late save. Impactions of partially digested food, muscle cramps, gas, tumors, twisted gut, ulcers, worms, pancreatitis are all causes of colic. Knowing a donkey’s behaviour and personality, as well as routinely checking on and observing the donkey in your care, is extremely important as identifying the signs of colic as soon as they appear. Often times, the only sign will be that the donkey is unwilling to eat. More dramatic signs include rolling on the ground, sweating, pawing the ground, an increased heart and breathing rate, and brick red gums or inside of the eyelid. While it may not be possible to completely ensure that a donkey will never suffer from colic, proper care can help decrease the chances. Good feeding practices, such as making gradual changes in diet and limiting access to rich spring grass and grain (which is high in starch and sugar), always having clean water available, using wood shavings for bedding (the donkeys are not likely to eat them), keeping pastures free of poisonous plants and keeping paddocks clean of manure in order to decrease worms are all essential ‘proper care’ practices that will help keep the donkey healthy.
Nope...not Reno's not displaying signs of colic - just a blissfully peaceful nap:-)