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Donkeys, Mules and Camelids

Guides, how-tos and checklists on donkeys, mules and camelids. 24 guides published so far, more added regularly. Need a supplier, vet or service? Try agriculture.directory.

Donkeys and Mules

• American Mule Donkeys: Breed ProfileA cross between a jack and a mare.
• Andalusian Donkey Donkeys: Breed ProfileA gray Spanish donkey.
• Catalan Donkey Donkeys: Breed ProfileA large Spanish donkey.
• Cotentin Donkey Donkeys: Breed ProfileA French donkey.
• Hinny Donkeys: Breed ProfileA cross between a stallion and a jenny.
• Mammoth Jack Donkeys: Breed ProfileThe largest donkey.
• Miniature Donkeys: Breed ProfileSmall, gentle and sturdy, with a loyal following and a short list of show classes.
• Miniature Mediterranean Donkey Donkeys: Breed ProfileA tiny donkey from the Mediterranean.
• Poitou Donkeys: Breed ProfileA rare French donkey with long hair.
• Standard Donkey Donkeys: Breed ProfileA medium donkey.

Llamas and Alpacas

• Bactrian Camel Camelids: Breed ProfileThe two-humped camel.
• Dromedary Camelids: Breed ProfileThe one-humped camel.
• Guanaco Camelids: Breed ProfileA wild Andean camelid.
• Huacaya Alpacas: Breed ProfileThe fluffy, crimpy-fleeced alpaca, raised for fiber and loved for its calm nature.
• Llama Camelids: Breed ProfileA large camelid used for packing and fiber.
• Suri Alpaca Camelids: Breed ProfileAn alpaca with long, silky locks.
• Vicuna Camelids: Breed ProfileThe wild camelid with the finest fiber.

Bison, Yaks and Other Livestock

• Bison Animals: Breed ProfileThe American buffalo.
• Elk Animals: Breed ProfileA large deer raised for meat.
• Emu Animals: Breed ProfileA large flightless bird.
• Fallow Deer Animals: Breed ProfileA spotted deer raised on farms.
• Ostrich Animals: Breed ProfileThe largest bird.
• Water Buffalo Animals: Breed ProfileA large bovine used for milk and meat.
• Yak Animals: Breed ProfileA shaggy animal from the Himalayas.