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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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A Donkey probably can eat bread, but it is most likely not very healthy for it. I think they usually stick to eating oats and grains..
Which animal cross between horse and donkey?
The answer to that question is a mule. The mule is used to pull carts, and used on farms. The mule cannot reproduce, it's genes are unbalanced. It has more horse gene combinations then donkey combo's.
What is the average size of a donkey brain?
The average size of a donkey's brain is comparable to a human. The donkey's brain is between 50 and 75 percent of the size of the human brain.
What does a donkey sound like?
It can have a short O sound (as in honor, but pronouncing the H) but more commonly in the US is an AW sound, as in haul and bonk.
The shelter of a donkey is usually called a pen or a donkey pen. It can also be called a shelter or donkey shelter.
This could be due to a number of reasons, old age, health problems such as disease, worms or other parasites, and accidents etc.
There is no height limit for donkeys. The adult height depends on the breed. The largest breeds are the Poitou and the Mammoth, although the latter is really a type. If you want a horse-sized donkey these are the breeds to go for, often reaching 17hh.
Are horses and mules different species?
no they are both members of the equis species. and the mule is a mix of a horse and a ass.
Can a miniature donkey breed with a standard donkey?
Yes, they both are part of the same family. Do not let the size fool you, they will find a way to breed.
What did George Washington Carver invent out of peanut butter?
He smashed the penuts(no shell)into butter he orgianily called it putter he mixed penuts and added pickles to the penuts in the butter he called it putter
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.
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