Aren’t mini horses a delight to the eyes? These small and adorable animals are the definition of cuteness and everything we are looking for in a pet animal. But do you think mini horses are natural? Well, if you look at the history of mini horses, you can see how they developed to fit into certain necessities of the times, considerably reducing their sizes. And now, with advancements in technology and sciences, we have learned…
Horses have a big appetite and are great foodies. If we look at their list of favorite foods, we can easily find items that humans also consume. Horses are very fond of apples, carrots, pumpkin, etc., and can eat nuts and some processed food items too, but in moderation. Read on and find out some of the human food that horses can eat and some that they cannot. Fruits that Horses Can Eat Horses are…
Horses can be found in a variety of price ranges. The most expensive ones can even go up to hundreds of thousands. But this does not mean that getting a horse is always an expensive affair. There are many horses that belong to the cheaper side which you can easily afford. Some of these include Wild Mustangs, Arabian Horse, Thoroughbred, Standardbreds, etc. Find out about some of the cheapest horse breeds in the US in…
How often have you noticed your horse showing his teeth? If you have, you must have given it a thought as to why do horses show their teeth. But just think about it, horses have teeth; why should they restrict themselves from showing them? Coming back to our question of discussion, the flashing of teeth by your horse could happen as naturally as when eating and yawning as well as when there are underlying issues.…
Miniature donkeys are friendly and easily manageable equines, who make great pets. And getting a miniature donkey could cost you anywhere from $500 to $2000, depending on its age, gender, and many other factors. This does not include the cost of maintaining them, but they sure are cheaper than horses to keep. Their smaller stature also suggests that it will cost less to feed them as well. So, if you are planning to get a…
Mules are the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey and are among the first human-made hybrid animals. Mules have a history that goes long back, and they even appear in some parts of the Bible. They were primarily used as working and pack animals since they have great agility and endurance. There are records of mules helping during the time of World War 1, where they were used for carrying weights and…
Donkeys are generally animals who can tolerate hot climates. But at times, they might also suffer adversities because of the soaring temperatures. Domestic donkeys, who tend to have thicker coats, are the ones who suffer the most from this. Keeping them hydrated and letting them have access to shades are basic when it comes to keeping donkeys cool in hot weather. Read on to learn more tips on how to keep donkeys cool in hot…
Donkeys are among the animals that will not give you a hard time raising them. They tend to be low maintenance and resilient animals. Even though they are more resistant to diseases than other equines, donkeys too fall ill at times. And the top reasons that account for donkey health problems are usually related to their hooves and teeth. Read on to find out about some of the common health problems in donkeys and ways…
Experimenting with breeding techniques has been in practice since the olden times, and mules and hinnies are the results of some of those experiments. Mules and hinnies both are the offspring of cross breeding donkeys and horses. But the factor that makes them different lies in the gender of their parents. Mules are created when a female horse is bred with a male donkey, whereas a hinny is the child of a female donkey and…
Donkeys’ gestation period spans anywhere around 11-14 months, with 12 months being an average. And during the long span of time, the expecting mothers must be taken care of properly, starting with their diet. The nutrition requirements of a pregnant jenny stay the same for up to three-quarters of the pregnancy. But the last three months is the period when the fetus undergoes drastic growth, which requires the mother to have more nutritious foods. Read…
