Why "donkey" have (ass) so important for the development of the coffee trade in the world? Without a transport system, would be many regions of the world with high ideals coffee growing conditions have never been developed. The coffee trade was restricted to lower altitudes. This would limit the expansion of coffee cultivation, reduces the total yield of coffee plants, and prevented the cultivation of special crops, top-quality Arabica beans, which growbetter at high altitude.
We must truly "ass" (donkey), a big thank you for the many types and varieties of coffee we like, especially the Kona coffee. The "butter" is native to the arid mountains of North Africa. "Burros" no special breeding programs and training. These are natural pack animals that can carry about 125 pounds load at the speed of human walking all day. Their hooves need shoes except when towing is very difficult and continuouslyFor shoes always make sense. An adult weighs between 400 to 500 pounds and donkeys are between 48-52 inches at the withers. Coffee-growing materials easily accessible and inexpensive way to pack the equipment pad to load the front and back strap to avoid shifting, and use the rope halter for the donkey to build in order to follow the leader.
Donkeys are strong as a mule or a horse, despite its apparent smaller and shorter. Donkeys are slower to learn than horses and mules, butis more reminiscent of their training. Donkeys are curious animals. This makes them irresistible to their owners and very useful in case of unexpected situations in the camps. Horses "ghost", when frightened or surprised. The donkeys do, not what can be useful and even save lives. Donkey retreat a few feet, and then spend the time to examine the situation in a rather quiet. "Burros' can be territorial animals, which is an advantage in remote areas, where coffee plantations areis that deter wild dogs, pigs and other animals. They are very intelligent when it comes to preventing injuries, heat stroke or dehydration occurs. "Burros" is eating green fields. For coffee farmers, "ass" are ideal pets. Donkeys do not like the taste of coffee leaves and coffee cherries. What is the result? Donkeys do not eat or damage to coffee plants. In addition, the manure fertilizes the fields of organic ass.
"Burros" was very important contributionthe Kona coffee industry from the beginning. This was particularly evident when you travel along the steep slopes of Hualalai volcano. Think about it: how easy do you think is to navigate the narrow, winding streets, washing the streets with pockets at the end of the market for Hawaiian Kona coffee to the ports of high-altitude Kealakekua Kailua-Kona? Donkeys were the perfect lap of animals such treacherous terrain. They were the lifeblood of the coffee farmers who spend many hours aloneSurvey trees and coffee plantations. Coffee farmers a close relationship with their "dog". Donkeys are the two large farm animals and pets. "Burros" have been replaced largely by a favorable U.S. Army jeep, the surplus until the war at the end of 1940. The four-legged Bean tugs were almost completely shifted from the coffee fields. Many but not all, were published in the bush for wild herds that still exist in the form near the Hualalai Resort Kaupulehuand Kona Village Resort areas.
An interesting feature of the "donkey" is the distinctive reputation that can be detected from afar. They produce air sound for incoming call or with the family "... hee haw." In the evening, all over the island, is very common to hear about PET Bray like a donkey together. Some say that the ass "means" hee .... hawled beans yet? "Donkeys are popular pets throughout the island. TheView near the coffee plantation is a reminder of their precious contribution to the Kona coffee farmers and a few still have the ass to work around their country.
The next time you visit the big island of Hawaii, for a ride and camping trip with donkeys. There are many operators that this unique experience. You may experience a large extent some of the conditions, as it was for coffee farmers around the slopes and hills Hawaiian lavas are doing to travel toMarketing of their beans Kona.
Meanwhile, what a delicious cup of coffee Kona Extra Fancy "Certified"?
