“He sang with you”, this singer plays the guitar for two miniature donkeys and one of them responds to him (video)

What if music could bring all species together? It is the bet of Feathersthe artistic project of Loris Assadiana singer-songwriter from Ile-de-France who has made encounters with animals his trademark.

For several years, he has traveled to shelters, educational farms and animal parks with his pink guitar to offer free concerts to their little residents. In front of him, reactions are often as touching as they are unpredictable: curious glances, listening ears, or animals slowly approaching…

From his songs for horses to encounters with rabbits, cows, giraffes, monkeys and even elephants, Feathers shares these moments of tenderness with a large community on social networks.

But beyond the emotion of these moments of grace, its objective is also to highlight the animal cause and to remind us that each ball of hair, feathers or scales deserves attention and kindness.

He also sings for Lassieher 8-year-old dog adopted from the SPA after being abandoned, to help ease her separation anxiety.

Recently, it was with 2 adorable miniature donkeys that Feathers experienced a new moment of sharing of which he has the secret.

A concert like no other

For his last unusual concert, Feathers put his guitar in a shelter to offer an acoustic cover of “ Zombie ” of Yungblud with 2 miniature donkeys. In the video relayed by the media PetHelpfulwe see the 2 animals first cautiously approach the singer, visibly intrigued by his presence and by his instrument.

Quickly, distrust gives way to curiosity and the donkeys come to sniff the guitar, willingly allowing themselves to be caressed and multiplying the touching interactions with the artist.

One of them even goes so far as to let out a little cry in the middle of the song, as if he wanted to participate in the performance! A reaction that amused a lot Feathersdelighted with this moment of complicity.

The scene also won over Internet users. Many of them praised the gentleness of the artist and the special bond he manages to create with animals. “ I love how many animals vocalize and sing with you “, wrote one commenter on the video, while another added: “ He sang with you “.

Donkeys with a smile?

In this tender video, one of the 2 donkeys seems to smile, but this expression is not necessarily a sign of happiness. This is often the “Flehmen reflex,” a behavior that allows donkeys to analyze unusual odors by curling their upper lip, in the same way that our kitties can open their mouths to better decipher olfactory information.

To know if a donkey is really relaxed, you must instead observe its general attitude: a relaxed head, ears placed to the sides and a calm posture are good indicators of well-being.

One thing is certain: during this meeting with Feathersthe curiosity of the two animals, their proximity to the singer and their calm behavior testified above all to a climate of trust and serenity.

Woopets info – Does music really touch animals?

While scientists don't think animals perceive music exactly like humans, several studies show that sounds can influence their behavior and stress levels:

Some animals seem to relax thanks to music. A British study carried out with dogs living in shelters showed that certain musical genres, notably classical music, were associated with calmer behavior and signs of relaxation;

The choice of music is important. Research in cattle, pigs and poultry suggests that rhythm, volume and musical style can influence animal responses and sometimes help reduce certain signs of stress;

Be careful not to anthropomorphize their reactions. A donkey that seems to “sing” with a musician does not necessarily feel the music like a human. It can respond to the person's voice, vibrations, presence or simply social interaction;

Finally, note that equines are particularly attentive to humans. Horses and donkeys are social animals that carefully observe their surroundings and the people who interact with them, which may explain their curiosity during this type of concert.