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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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What are the types of donkeys?

There are several different sizes of donkeys. They are all measured at the shoulder.

Miniatures meausre up to 36"

Small standard 36" to 42"

Standard 42" to 48"

Large standard 48" to 54"

Mammoth 54" (females) and 56" (males) and higher, typically no more than 60"

Is wool produce from donkey?

Donkeys' skin is useful for making parchment. It's hair is probably unsuitable for crafting any wool product.

What is a female mule call?

A female mule is called a hinney. I have always been told a female donkey is called a Jenny and a female mule is a Jennette. I come from a long line of barnyard savvy Oklahomans. ............

Actually that is an incomplete answer.

A hinney, female, is the particular product of only the mating of a horse stallion, to a female, or jennie, burro or donkey. Such matings have a low pregnancy rate.

The product of a donkey stallion mated to a horse mare is called a Molly and more strictly a Mare Mule.

Molly is very common. Mare Mule is not used in casual conversation much.

Mollies are not hinney's nor hinney's Mollies.

But both are female mules.

Can one tell the difference just by visual observation? Some long time mule people claim they can. I cannot. Not and be sure. Correction. The hinney is in fact either male or female. Horse hinny means male, Mare hinny, female. Both are the product of a stallion horse being mated to a donkey female, a jennie.

Mules, male or female, Horse mule, (sometimes called a John) and Mare mule, (or Mollie) respectively, are both the product of a donkey male, (Jack) impregnating a horse mare.

Why are all mules female?

There are both male and female mules both are usually sterial!!!!

How do you sign the animal mule in ASL?

you make the letter "B" sign on your forehead and you bend it repeatedly.

How long is a donkey year in human years?

A donkey year is the equivalent of 1.75 human years. The expression "donkey's year" means something takes a very long time.

What size headcollar fits a standard yearling donkey?

A standard yearling donkey typically requires a headcollar size of around 32 to 36 inches, though individual measurements can vary. It's important to measure the donkey's head, particularly the circumference around the nose and the distance from the poll to the nose, to ensure a proper fit. Adjustable headcollars can also provide a more customized fit. Always ensure the headcollar is comfortable and allows for a two-finger gap at the chin.

What does geilded donkeymean?

You mean gelded. This means a male that has been castrated. Most donkeys, like horse, are castrated in their first autumn or the following spring. Only if you want some "masculinity" in your animal do you wait until he is about to reach puberty. Alternatively, you ask the vet to cut the animal "proud" which means to leave in the epididimes.

Can 2 mules make another mule?

no, only a horse and a donkey can. No. A mule is the offspring of a horse and a donkey. The mule, created by these two daring beasts of burden, is born sterile. Nature's little way of saying, "This isn't right!"

What does a newborn donkey weigh?

Baby donkeys are different weights at birth depending on the type of donkeys they are and the size of their parents. However, the average weight of a baby donkey is anywhere from 15 to 25 pounds.

What is the meaning of the phrase donkey drill?

There does not seem to be a phrase "donkey drill" anywhere online. Perhaps it is a regional saying in your area.

Can a mule produce young?

There have been a rare few fertile mules, but they are the exception not the rule.

Why does a stallion jump on top of a male donkey or jack?

A stallion may jump on top of a male donkey or jack for any of several reasons. He may be angry and picking a fight. He may be playing and trying to get the donkey to play too. He may want to exert dominance over the donkey, showing him who is the boss. Young colts/stallions commonly mount other animals and equines. This is instinctual and readies them for learning to breed a mare later when they are ready. Also, because he is a stallion and the mating instinct is very, very strong, he may not understand that the donkey isn't a mare and think he can breed him.