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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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Do you age a mule like a horse with his teeth?
I don't own a mule, but I do own a horse. I suppose you could age a donkey that way. I would ask your vet the next time he comes.
When should you castrate mules?
You don't have to castrate them because they are genetically infertile, or cannot produce offspring.
What are two genes in a hybrid?
In genetics, a hybrid is crossing two species. It involves more that two genes. A mule is the hybrid of donkey and a mare (horse). If you cross a stallion with a jenny (female donkey) you will get a henny. A henny has no value.
Which animals are sterile Donkeys or mules or can mule impregnant another mule?
Mules are sterile, a mule is the offspring of a donkey and horse, therefore sterile. A male mule can mate with a female mule, but will never get her pregnant.
What makes a mule pony and is a mammoth jack the same as a donkey?
A Mammoth Jack is a LARGE donkey. The link below shows 'King Kalico' who stands 64 inches tall at the withers.
A mule pony is a miniature mule, 48 inches or less at the withers. You can buy one (or more) at the link listed below.
Wild donkeys are usually seen in Africa, they are called Wild African Ass.
You could, but I would not advise it.
Billy Connolly donkey joke on which DVD?
It's on his Australian tour - Live Down Under In Brisbane, released 1999.
How is a male or female offspring formed?
Male and female reprodudctive cells cpmbine to form offspring withh genetic material frok both cells.
The mule a cross between horse and donkey is an example of what?
The horse x donkey produces the mule. The mule is an example of a hybrid:Interesting fact-the mule is born sterile (unable to reproduce). The only way to get a mule is the horse x donkey.
A span is a group of mules or other animals such as horses or oxen harnessed together to plough or haul wagons. Derived from The Dutch 'spannen', it carried over into other languages such as Afrikaans and English. Outspan means to unharness, also a place for animals to rest on the farm or when breaking a journey.. in South Africa.
No donkeys and horses cannot regurgitate. Their throats only move one way, when they are chocking they cannot bring up the food so they will choke to death if they do not receive any help. If you see a horse or donkey chocking, call the vet and work your hand downwards on the throat, this will help the food to go down, keep doing this until the vet comes, and keep them from lying down.
What is a group of jack asses called?
A group of donkeys or jackasses is called a herd or pace. Most people use the term herd instead of pace.
