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Donkeys and Mules
A donkey is a domesticated member of the horse family that is surefooted and can carry heavy loads over rough terrain. A mule is the sterile hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, characterized by long ears and a short mane.
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Does donkeys and mules produce jack asses?
Yes, A jack is a male donkey. A Jennet is a female donkey. They mate and make more donkeys.
A Jack can also mate with horses. They produce a mule. This is hybrid off spring is 99.9% sterile.
Blue Moon is the name of a rare exception. I believe she is located in PA. and looks like a mule.
When you cross a male donkey and a female pony?
The offspring is called a mule, it is infertile due to the different number of chrosome pairs in the parents. Horses have 64 chromosomes, donkeys have 62, the offspring will have 63 chromosomes.
Some may say that when a male horse breeds a female donkey that is how female mules are born, however, that is not necessarily true. Hinnies (female mules) can be born either way.
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No choi min does not have a girlfriend...he is having only true boy friend,that is me...and his original date of bith is after 20 th december only ...the date that he is displayed is not original ...to find it..have his dna and test it...his true date of birth is with his original mother,,....find the secret behind choi minho..
Name of the Home of donkey called?
Typically, a small barn, stable, or lean-to. Usually they have an adjacent field, pasture, or gated paddock in which to walk around outside.
A donkey is a mixture of a male donkey and a female donkey and you are an idiot.
Do male and female donkeys bray?
donkeys bray when they are lonley donkeys are very social animals if your donkey brays i would suggest to get another donkey or a goat so it would have a friend
Mules are mainly used for packing, they are very sturdy. Because they are so sturdy, some people use them for riding. A donkey can be crossed with any breed of horse to produce a different type of mule. For example, a Donkey and a quarter horse would create a lovely pack mule. A Donkey and a warmblood might even make stadium jumping mule.
What are some types of donkeys?
Mammoth Donkeys
The Mammoth donkey is a descendant of the Poitou, Maltese, Catalonian and Andalusia breeds. The Mammoth donkey, as its name suggests, is large and was bred to be a working animal. To be classified as a Mammoth donkey the male must be 58 inches and the female must be at least 56 inches.
Poitou Donkeys
Many people have not heard of the Poitou donkey as it is one of the rarest breeds and is slowly growing again in population after being named an endangered species. Since the Poitou was never used as a working animal and due to the breed's disposition it has slowly dwindled in numbers. The Poitou is the largest of the donkey breeds and is distinguishable due to its shaggy coat.
Standard Donkey
Most of the Donkeys now owned are usually classified according to their size. Due to their cross breeding tdhe standar type of donkey is no longer recognizable. Their sizes range from small standard which measures 36.01 to 40 inches, standard is 40.01 to 48 inches and the large standard measures 48.01 to 54 inches for females and up to 56 inches for male donkeys.
Cypriot Donkey
Despite what their name suggests, it is unclear as to where the Cypriot donkey first emerged. They are known for their more amiable personality and by their larger, floppier ears. They were first bred to work and even today, due to their work ethic, they are still used in some countries as working animals.
American Spotted Ass
The American Spotted Ass is strictly a donkey that is registered with the American Council of Spotted Asses (ACSA), a group that is interested in the preservation of this breed. All donkey breeds may have a spotted appearance but the American Spotted Ass is a donkey bred with another in the ACSA to keep the spotted trait.
deserts and savannahs in northern Africa from Morocco to Somalia
Yes, donkeys are about as watertight as it can get.
This is made by a thin wall of hair and dead cells on the outside of their body. And so when water comes into contact with a donkey it will just roll off.
Yes sir if you are looking for waterproof clothing go no where else. Get your donkey skin coat and you will never go wrong
What is the movement of a donkey called in English?
The movement of a donkey is called its gait. Donkeys generally walk 4 miles per hour, similar to that of a human's.
What does it mean when a donkey greets you on their hind legs?
It means it loves you and you must retreat immeadiately.
If donkeys protect horses and goats protect sheep what protects cattle?
Cattle are not frequently attacked by wild animals and they do a decent job of protecting themselves when attacked. Cattle and hogs do well together, though. They don't compete for the same food and the hogs enjoy eating cow pies. Hogs are also light sleepers so they can roust the cattle if wild predators are about.
What do you need to own a Donkey?
A good donkey should be the correct size for you (if it's going to be ridden), i.e. about the same height as a horse or pony. It should have a good length of neck (60% of the length of the back from withers to dock) and should have a long stride. In short, it should move like an Arab horse. The best breeds for an adult to ride are found in Cyprus, Bulgaria, Spain, Portugal and the USA, although some breeders in the UK and Ireland also Specialise in larger donkeys. Avoid the Poitou!
What is the purpose of donkey?
They were originally bred to pull carts, carry heavy bags, and as a mean of transportation. Now they are not only used for the above purposes but also the protection of livestock animals such as sheep and goats. Their high pitched bray will scare off predators, they are known to chase wolves, coyotes and even dogs out of the area of the herd.
Horses. Most herbivores will eat carrots. You can not leave out the rabbit. They love carrots.
Can a dog get a woman pregnant?
No! Animals of one species can not reproduce with members of another species, with the exception of a few very closely related ones. A horse mating with a donkey can produce a mule, but a mule is sterile (can not reproduce at all).
This is also a form of animal abuse and can land the woman in jail.
Domestic donkeys eat hay, grass, grain, vegetables, apples and other plant life. Some domestic donkeys may also eat horse treats, peppermints, and sugar. They drink water, although the young drink their mother's milk. Wild donkeys forage for plants all day.
Can a zebra have babies with a donkey or a horse?
Yes! The babies are sterile. A donkey crossed with a zebra is commonly called a zorse, and a donkey crossed with a zebra is often called a zedonk.
