This donkey had an elegant solution to prevent insects from biting their legs

Social Media fall in love with a very stylish donkey whose owners had a genius solution to keep flies at bay.

Marjorie, 25, at Donkey Sanctuary's Paccombe Farm in Devon, wears socks to prevent flies from biting her legs during the summer months.

Posting a photo of her on Twitter, the Sanctuary of Donkeys said: "After realizing that the repellent spray did not help, our team found Marjorie's fabulous striped socks to help ward off the insects."

Mar Marorie, 25, suffers from fly bites on his legs

After realizing that the repellent spray was not helping us, our team found fabulous striped socks to help Marjorie ward off insects. ? pic.twitter.com/PXdFm5g9uV

– The Sanctuary of Donkeys (@DonkeySanctuary) July 4, 2018

The Sanctuary of Donkeys says: "The socks help the donkeys who are older, especially with Arthritis, "Over the years, Donkey Sanctuary has tried using old stockings and tights tied with duct tape – but they have tended to slip after a few hours, so the socks are the best and most effective option. "

In addition to being an effective way to keep flies at bay, people love the new Marjorie look.

Practical and sbady. It's a hard look to nail ?

– ?Jocasta's M? & # 39; CousCous? (@hellymoo) 5 July 2018

Awe bless it by looking beautiful Marjorie ???

– gina ❤❤❤ (@taffithedragan) 4 July 2018

The Sanctuary of Donkeys said: "Other aged donkeys or those with reduced mobility would benefit from wearing them if they also suffered from fly bites."

"The Donkey Sanctuary is currently working with the University of Bristol (with Professor Richard Wall) on a project to reduce the problem of donkey bites."

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