Donkeys were a bit harder for me to find when writing this tutorial, and that's probably a function of them traveling in smaller packs than horses. (androidauthority.com)
Since most donkeys are smaller than horses, the dose will need to be split and started VERY slowly. (saveyourassrescue.com)
Mules make great companions for horses and other mules but are not suitable companions for donkeys. (saveyourassrescue.com)
Horses, goats sheep, and chickens are also not suitable companions for donkeys. (saveyourassrescue.com)
In general, most donkeys, horses, or mules eat about twenty pounds of food a day. (lanevetservices.ca)
Horses, donkeys, and mules also need annual or bi-annual veterinary care and regular vaccinations. (lanevetservices.ca)
She said mules and donkeys have more of a "fight" instinct than horses, and you can't manhandle them very well. (equimanagement.com)
For chemical restraint, she advised that veterinarians look up recommended dosages for donkeys and mules because they are different from horses. (equimanagement.com)
Mclean also reminded practitioners and their assistants that donkeys and mules need vaccinations, dental work and farrier care just like horses. (equimanagement.com)
Mclean said there is a base temperature difference between mules, donkeys and horses. (equimanagement.com)
While most vaccines have not been researched in donkeys and mules, Mclean said those animals need vaccinated just like horses. (equimanagement.com)
She said more research is being done on donkey metabolic syndrome, because the values are different from horses. (equimanagement.com)
They're thought of as more patient, hardier and longer-lived than horses, and are perceived as less obstinate and more intelligent than donkeys. (mylifeisbetterwithhorses.com)
Defra is consulting on proposals to change the process of identification for equines, which includes horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. (cla.org.uk)
Veterinarian1
Your veterinarian will need to perform a simple blood test at a time when your donkey is not stressed or having any other health concerns. (saveyourassrescue.com)
Burros2
We've got mainly Mexican burros around us, which are medium sized donkeys, not real big, probably 600 lbs. (permies.com)
We have been studying the donkeys in Death Valley, and the wild burros thrive there! (equimanagement.com)
Goats1
It also affects donkeys and mules and can be naturally contracted by other mammals such as goats, dogs, and cats. (cdc.gov)
Hinny4
A hinny is the result of breeding a male horse to a female donkey. (luckythreeranch.com)
Junebug is a hinny and she lives with her buddy Oscar at PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary. (primrosedonkeysanctuary.com)
A hinny is the offspring of a male horse (a stallion) and a female donkey (a jenny). (equimanagement.com)
Pasture3
He was very pushy with other donkeys when he first came in but now, a month later he has calmed down a lot and is getting along well with his pasture mates. (luckythreeranch.com)
If you plan on keeping your horse, donkey, or mule in a pasture, make sure they still have some sort of cover from the rain and summer sunshine. (lanevetservices.ca)
They are becoming more popular, especially donkeys as pasture pets. (equimanagement.com)
Hooves2
Add some finishing details…such as fur and hooves and you have a pretty cute donkey on your hands. (drawinghowtodraw.com)
Both mules and donkeys have tough hooves that are adapted to walking on rocky terrain, which makes them well-suited for working in mountainous areas. (mylifeisbetterwithhorses.com)
Draft1
A smaller mule should never be used to pull a large wagon, nor should the larger draft mule be used to pull a pony cart! (luckythreeranch.com)
Harness3
Now that you have spent many months teaching your mule to drive and he is doing so well, you have decided that it might be fun to show him in harness. (luckythreeranch.com)
Folks, I am excited to share with you that Ron Denn in Superior, Montana has a collection of donkeys for sale, including harness. (muleranch.com)
This harness is ONLY available in mini horse, mini donkey/mule and small pony (under 44″ tall) sizes. (chimacumtack.com)
Differences3
Though one cannot find much difference between a Donkey and Mule, they have anatomical and physiological differences. (differencebetween.net)
Though one can come across certain similarities in the physical appearance between a Donkey and a Mule, there are vast differences between the two. (differencebetween.net)
Hinnies are less common than mules and there might be subtle differences in appearance. (mylifeisbetterwithhorses.com)
Horse24
To breed a mule, perform the same process, but with a horse and a donkey. (androidauthority.com)
Donkey is a domesticated hoofed mammal, which is related to the horse. (differencebetween.net)
But a Donkey is smaller than a horse with long ears, short hair on the tail, short mane and a dark stripe along the back. (differencebetween.net)
A Mule is a hybrid animal from crossing a jack (male Donkey) and a mare (female horse). (differencebetween.net)
A mule will jump from a standing position where as the horse has to run to jump. (differencebetween.net)
Donkeys are cheap and easy to feed, are good tempered, but they are small, not as good for riding, and I would probably need at least 2 for every one horse or cow. (permies.com)
Donkeys seem to be stronger than a horse of the same size/weight so if you could find a large donkey it might do pretty well as much work as a medium sized horse. (permies.com)
Riding is just a lot easier for quick transport, rather than hooking up carts, harnesses, etc. most of the folks around us use 2 donkeys to plow or one big horse. (permies.com)
Her former life involved owners who treated her like a horse which doesn't work with mules. (primrosedonkeysanctuary.com)
Many horse owners are buying mules as sure-footed mounts and donkeys as companions, but veterinarians need to learn how to get to know them before they can work on them. (equimanagement.com)
She also advised that while a veterinarians might have a technician handle horse patients, it often is wise to let a mule or donkey owner handle that animal, especially if they have a bond. (equimanagement.com)
While handlers feel pretty safe at the shoulder of a horse, "a mule can kick you with a hind leg if you are standing at their shoulder," said Mclean. (equimanagement.com)
A donkey is 98.5, which is lower than a horse," she said. (equimanagement.com)
So if you see a donkey with a temperature of 101, you might miss that sign if you are thinking of it the same as a horse. (equimanagement.com)
A mule is the offspring of a male donkey (a jack) and a female horse (a mare). (equimanagement.com)
It is available in Mini Horse A and B sizes, Small Pony size, as well as Mini Donkey and Mini Mule. (chimacumtack.com)
For miniature donkeys, we administer 1/2 tab every other day to start, as we've found it can be a very hard transition on their little bodies. (saveyourassrescue.com)
If your mule has been brought along with a carefully planned exercise program, his muscle growth and strength will increase with little or no stress, as it should in most athletes. (luckythreeranch.com)
Slowly1
The mule that is conditioned slowly with special attention given to core strength, straightness, balance and bend will begin to carry himself in good equine posture and exhibit these true gaits naturally after a period of practice time. (luckythreeranch.com)
Vets4
She reminded vets and techs that mules are very agile. (equimanagement.com)
Upon examination, SPANA vets concluded that the mule was suffering from oedema, a swelling that was likely caused by hot temperatures and a lifetime of work on dusty roads. (spana.org)
He was grateful to the SPANA vets for their care and advice and to his mule for her lifetime of labour. (spana.org)
Maggie the donkey was brought to our centre in Chemaia to be treated by SPANA vets - read her story. (spana.org)
Smaller1
some people around us ride their donkeys, thought they are a bit smaller than me! (permies.com)
Size2
Select a vehicle that pulls easily for your mule and one that is proportionate to his size. (luckythreeranch.com)
A Mule looks like a Donkey with its short thick head, thin limbs, and short mane but it appears different from the Donkey in height, shape of neck, coat and teeth. (differencebetween.net)
Properly2
Properly conditioned mules will not exhibit the tenseness that comes from overexertion, a tenseness that can inhibit his entire performance. (luckythreeranch.com)
For a donkeys social and behavioral needs to be properly met, donkeys need another donkey as a companion. (saveyourassrescue.com)
Harder2
It's harder to find two donkeys and obtain two Golden Apples or Golden Carrots than it is to actually get them to breed. (androidauthority.com)
Mclean said that donkey and mule skins are thicker, and that their veins are harder to go venipuncture because the is a muscle covering the vein. (equimanagement.com)
Great3
Even though there is a great difference between a donkey and a mule, one can find it hard to differentiate between the two. (differencebetween.net)
Great little Donkey - Perfect for Farm or Nativities. (onemorebrick.com)
Animals3
These animals will need to go to someone with mule experience. (luckythreeranch.com)
Mules and donkeys are fascinating animals that have played an important role in human history for thousands of years. (mylifeisbetterwithhorses.com)
Mules and donkeys are fascinating animals that have a rich history of service to humans. (mylifeisbetterwithhorses.com)
Middle East1
During World War I, the British army used mules to transport supplies and equipment across the rugged terrain of the Balkans and the Middle East. (mylifeisbetterwithhorses.com)
Make sure to listen to this podcast if you have any donkeys or mules in your practice. (equimanagement.com)
Farm1
Donkey Whisperer Farm ® Is Changing Donkeys Lives One Human At A Time. (donkeywhisperer.com)
Work3
I've seen some really slow, unwilling donkeys who might be tiring to work with, but mine loves to work! (permies.com)
We are currently trying to work on preventing metabolic disease in donkeys," she said. (equimanagement.com)
Mules and donkeys have been valuable assets in military history due to their ability to work in rugged and harsh terrain where vehicles cannot pass. (mylifeisbetterwithhorses.com)
A Donkey could show impatience under the pressure of heavy weight, but a Mule is only calm even if the load is heavy for it to carry. (differencebetween.net)
Today we will show you how to draw cute baby cartoon Donkeys / Mules. (drawinghowtodraw.com)
Help support WDAA and the World Championship Show by sponsoring the Mule or Donkey Breed High Score Award! (wdaaworldshow.org)
Disease4
Elderly equines are far more prone to Cushing's disease than younger ones, but it has been known to occur in younger donkeys as well. (saveyourassrescue.com)
There is also a possibility that a donkey being overweight can predispose them to Cushing's disease. (saveyourassrescue.com)
Here are some signs and symptoms that may indicate your donkey has Cushing's Disease. (saveyourassrescue.com)
If your donkey/ mule does test positive for Cushing's disease, don't panic! (saveyourassrescue.com)
Mules and donkeys have carried food, ammunition, and medical supplies to soldiers in the field. (mylifeisbetterwithhorses.com)
Year old2
Willow is a beautiful, sweet 12 year old, dark bay mule. (luckythreeranch.com)
Gina is a 17 year old dun/ paint mule who was wary, mistrustful and had lots of anxieties when she first arrived. (primrosedonkeysanctuary.com)
Exact1
The exact origins of mules are not clear, but they are believed to have been bred by the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia around 3000 BC. (mylifeisbetterwithhorses.com)