{"id":124310,"date":"2022-06-09T05:45:56","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T05:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/"},"modified":"2022-06-09T05:45:56","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T05:45:56","slug":"what-is-a-hinny-good-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a hinny good for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#What_is_a_hinny_good_for\" title=\"What is a hinny good for?\">What is a hinny good for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Can_you_ride_a_hinny\" title=\"Can you ride a hinny?\">Can you ride a hinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Can_a_hinny_reproduce\" title=\"Can a hinny reproduce?\">Can a hinny reproduce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#What_is_the_difference_between_mule_and_hinny\" title=\"What is the difference between mule and hinny?\">What is the difference between mule and hinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_a_hinny\" title=\"What is the purpose of a hinny?\">What is the purpose of a hinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Which_is_better_a_mule_or_hinny\" title=\"Which is better a mule or hinny?\">Which is better a mule or hinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#What_is_the_benefit_of_having_a_mule\" title=\"What is the benefit of having a mule?\">What is the benefit of having a mule?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Why_are_hinnies_more_rare_than_mules\" title=\"Why are hinnies more rare than mules?\">Why are hinnies more rare than mules?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Are_hinnies_good_for_riding\" title=\"Are hinnies good for riding?\">Are hinnies good for riding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Can_you_ride_a_mule_like_a_horse\" title=\"Can you ride a mule like a horse?\">Can you ride a mule like a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Whats_the_difference_in_a_hinny_and_a_mule\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference in a hinny and a mule?\">What&#8217;s the difference in a hinny and a mule?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Can_hinnies_breed\" title=\"Can hinnies breed?\">Can hinnies breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Can_a_mule_or_hinny_reproduce\" title=\"Can a mule or hinny reproduce?\">Can a mule or hinny reproduce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Is_a_hinny_infertile\" title=\"Is a hinny infertile?\">Is a hinny infertile?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Which_is_better_hinny_or_mule\" title=\"Which is better hinny or mule?\">Which is better hinny or mule?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#How_do_you_tell_a_mule_from_a_hinny\" title=\"How do you tell a mule from a hinny?\">How do you tell a mule from a hinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#What_is_a_hinny_used_for\" title=\"What is a hinny used for?\">What is a hinny used for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Why_are_hinnies_bred\" title=\"Why are hinnies bred?\">Why are hinnies bred?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Why_are_hinnies_rarer\" title=\"Why are hinnies rarer?\">Why are hinnies rarer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Whats_the_difference_between_a_hinny_and_a_mule\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between a hinny and a mule?\">What&#8217;s the difference between a hinny and a mule?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Why_is_a_mules_more_popular_than_a_hinnies\" title=\"Why is a mules more popular than a hinnies?\">Why is a mules more popular than a hinnies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#How_is_a_hinny_different_from_a_mule\" title=\"How is a hinny different from a mule?\">How is a hinny different from a mule?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#What_advantages_does_a_mule_have\" title=\"What advantages does a mule have?\">What advantages does a mule have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#What_are_the_disadvantages_of_mules\" title=\"What are the disadvantages of mules?\">What are the disadvantages of mules?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-hinny-good-for\/#Will_a_mule_protect_you\" title=\"Will a mule protect you?\">Will a mule protect you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_hinny_good_for\"><\/span>What is a hinny good for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both the hinny and mule have been widely used for centuries for <b>carrying loads, transport, and agriculture and used in smaller farm work like tilling the land to plant crops. This is due to the animals&#8217; hybrid vigor, a result of crossbreeding that makes them stronger and healthier than their individual parent breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_ride_a_hinny\"><\/span>Can you ride a hinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because hinnies are often just as strong and intelligent as mules, <b>they can be used for riding or driving as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_hinny_reproduce\"><\/span>Can a hinny reproduce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The male hinny or mule can and will mate, but the emission is not fertile. Many have no sperm in the emission, others have sperm that is not motile. Male hinnies and mules are usually castrated to help control their behavior by eliminating their interest in females.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_mule_and_hinny\"><\/span>What is the difference between mule and hinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mule: The result of a donkey stallion mating with a female horse. Mules tend to have the head of a donkey and the extremities of a horse. Hinny: The result of a horse stallion mating with a female donkey. Hinnies are less common than mules and there might be subtle differences in appearance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_a_hinny\"><\/span>What is the purpose of a hinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mules and hinnies are widely used in the management of cattle in large beef cattle ranches in Brazil, which are important to the regional economy. Mules and hinnies have been used for thousands of years as <b>beasts of burden and pack and riding animals<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_a_mule_or_hinny\"><\/span>Which is better a mule or hinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hinnies are more donkey-like in temperament, in part because they are raised by donkeys. However, <b>hinnies are generally quieter, less curious, more compliant and less independent and adventurous than mules. They prefer to avoid trouble rather than confront it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_benefit_of_having_a_mule\"><\/span>What is the benefit of having a mule?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Health. Overall, mules tend to be <b>healthier, sounder and live longer than horses. This might result from hybrid vigor, the genetic superiority of crossbred animals. Mules are less prone to injuries because they&#8217;ve got a good sense of self-preservation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_hinnies_more_rare_than_mules\"><\/span>Why are hinnies more rare than mules?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fertility, sterility and rarity <b>The uneven number of chromosomes results in an incomplete reproductive system. According to the ADMS: The equine hybrid is easier to obtain when the lower chromosome count, the donkey, is in the male. Therefore breeding for hinnies is more hit-and-miss than breeding for mules.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_hinnies_good_for_riding\"><\/span>Are hinnies good for riding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hinnies have strong hooves and careful, thoughtful footing, making them <b>less susceptible to injury than mules and horses.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_ride_a_mule_like_a_horse\"><\/span>Can you ride a mule like a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hinnies are highly valued in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Portugal for <b>ranching and as pack animals. McLean says they seem to be hardier and have a calmer temperament than mules.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_in_a_hinny_and_a_mule\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference in a hinny and a mule?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mules have inherited the best qualities of both, being larger and faster-moving than donkeys but less picky about food and stabling than horses, and cheaper to keep. They will pull a cart or carry packs across their backs, and <b>can be ridden<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hinnies_breed\"><\/span>Can hinnies breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The male hinny or mule can and will mate, but the emission is not fertile. Many have no sperm in the emission, others have sperm that is not motile. Male hinnies and mules are usually castrated to help control their behavior by eliminating their interest in females.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_mule_or_hinny_reproduce\"><\/span>Can a mule or hinny reproduce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Less frequently, a male horse (stallion) will mate with a female donkey (jenny) to produce a hinny, which also come in both varieties. But while mules have turned out to be extremely valuable work animals, <b>neither mules nor hinnies can mate among themselves to produce their own offspring because of their odd origins.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_hinny_infertile\"><\/span>Is a hinny infertile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most hinnies (female donkeyxd7male horse) and mules (female horsexd7male donkey) are sterile with few reports of equine fertile hybrids. The main cause of this sterility is thought to be a meiotic block to spermatogenesis and oogenesis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_hinny_or_mule\"><\/span>Which is better hinny or mule?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hinnies  born from a jenny  are generally smaller, more docile, and hardier and are better equipped to live in harsh environments. <b>Mules  born from mares  are larger, stronger, and far more common than hinnies, and they have been used for basic farm work and transport for hundreds of years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_a_mule_from_a_hinny\"><\/span>How do you tell a mule from a hinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hinnies  born from a jenny  are generally smaller, more docile, and hardier and are better equipped to live in harsh environments. <b>Mules  born from mares  are larger, stronger, and far more common than hinnies, and they have been used for basic farm work and transport for hundreds of years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_hinny_used_for\"><\/span>What is a hinny used for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both the hinny and mule have been widely used for centuries for <b>carrying loads, transport, and agriculture and used in smaller farm work like tilling the land to plant crops. This is due to the animals&#8217; hybrid vigor, a result of crossbreeding that makes them stronger and healthier than their individual parent breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_hinnies_bred\"><\/span>Why are hinnies bred?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A mule or hinny can only be produced by breeding a horse with a donkey. These hybrids are sturdy and intelligent equines who have a longer work life, stronger hooves and greater endurance than horses. Mules and hinnies <b>tend to be more resistant to disease and live longer lives than their parents<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_hinnies_rarer\"><\/span>Why are hinnies rarer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another reason why hinnies are considered rare is that <b>the female donkeys and the male horses can both be quite choosy when it comes to choosing their mating partners. Sometimes they won&#8217;t even care to try, which is why hinnies are considered extremely rare, much rarer than mules.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_a_hinny_and_a_mule\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between a hinny and a mule?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mule: The result of a donkey stallion mating with a female horse. Mules tend to have the head of a donkey and the extremities of a horse. Hinny: The result of a horse stallion mating with a female donkey. Hinnies are less common than mules and there might be subtle differences in appearance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_a_mules_more_popular_than_a_hinnies\"><\/span>Why is a mules more popular than a hinnies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5. Mules Are More Popular Than Hinnies. <b>Mules are generally created on purpose. They are strong and comfortable enough for riding, and generally have good temperaments.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_a_hinny_different_from_a_mule\"><\/span>How is a hinny different from a mule?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hinnies are highly valued in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Portugal for <b>ranching and as pack animals. McLean says they seem to be hardier and have a calmer temperament than mules.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_advantages_does_a_mule_have\"><\/span>What advantages does a mule have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mules have <b>smoother muscles than horses. Think of a football player&#8217;s muscle build compared to that of a ballerina&#8217;s. Both are very strong, but the mule has greater physical strength for its size, and more endurance. A mule gets its athletic ability from the horse and its intelligence from the donkey.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_disadvantages_of_mules\"><\/span>What are the disadvantages of mules?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Disadvantages of Mules<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mules do have a different mindset.  <\/li>\n<li>Mules are infertile, and sometimes by the time you work out a particular mule is of exceptional quality it is too late to repeat the original cross.<\/li>\n<li>Normal horse saddles do not always fit mules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_mule_protect_you\"><\/span>Will a mule protect you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A mule can be vicious to unwanted predators. They can not only stomp them into the ground, but you&#8217;ll see them grab them with their teeth, Knight said. <b>They are very effective guard animals, as long as the mule is trained to be a guard animal.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is a hinny good for?Can you ride a hinny?Can a hinny reproduce?What is the difference between mule and hinny?What is the purpose of a hinny?Which is better a mule or hinny?What is the benefit of having a mule?Why are hinnies more rare than mules?Are hinnies good for riding?Can you ride a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-124310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124310"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124310"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124310\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=124310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=124310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}