Latika
Well-Known Member
Hey everyone,
I am fairly new to the forums, have been frequenting the mini horse forum mostly
A few months ago, I had a crazy idea to buy a mini donkey female, and breed mini mules from my Mini horse stallion. But I want to do a bit of research before jumping straight into it!
Firstly - what are the word terms for donkeys & mules? (ie, stallion mare gelding etc) - As I said, I am very clueless when it comes to them!
Secondly - is there much of a difference between putting horse over donkey as opposed to donkey over horse?
Thirdly - is there any additional info that you think i should know? are their any medical conditions I would need to be aware of, or faults i should look for when buying a female? I wouldnt have a clue how to recognise conformational faults in donkeys, is it very similar/ or same as horses?
i am not looking to purchase at the moment, just wanting to learn a bit more! Here in Western Australia Donkeys are not very common, especially miniature donkeys, so i really dont have anyone else to ask these silly questions to!
Thanks in advance for any advice & information! :grin:
I am fairly new to the forums, have been frequenting the mini horse forum mostly
A few months ago, I had a crazy idea to buy a mini donkey female, and breed mini mules from my Mini horse stallion. But I want to do a bit of research before jumping straight into it!
Firstly - what are the word terms for donkeys & mules? (ie, stallion mare gelding etc) - As I said, I am very clueless when it comes to them!
Secondly - is there much of a difference between putting horse over donkey as opposed to donkey over horse?
Thirdly - is there any additional info that you think i should know? are their any medical conditions I would need to be aware of, or faults i should look for when buying a female? I wouldnt have a clue how to recognise conformational faults in donkeys, is it very similar/ or same as horses?
i am not looking to purchase at the moment, just wanting to learn a bit more! Here in Western Australia Donkeys are not very common, especially miniature donkeys, so i really dont have anyone else to ask these silly questions to!
Thanks in advance for any advice & information! :grin: