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    hinny
    /ˈhɪni/

    noun

    • 1. the offspring of a female donkey and a male horse.

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  2. cantercraze.com › what-is-a-hinnyWhat Is A Hinny? Definition, Characteristics, Breeding ... -...

    Dec 20, 2023 · A hinny is a hybrid of a male horse and a female donkey, with traits of both parents. Learn how to breed a hinny, its appearance, temperament, and uses, and the difference between a hinny and a mule.

  3. animal-world.com › hinny-vs-muleHinny vs Mule: Key Differences (With Pictures) | Animal World

    Feb 19, 2024 · A hinny is a cross between a male horse and a female donkey, while a mule is a cross between a male donkey and a female horse. Learn how to tell them apart by their appearance, personality, training, health, and suitability.

  4. www.bayequest.com › hinny-vs-muleHinny Vs Mule: 11 Key Differences and Similarities Explained

    Jun 14, 2024 · A hinny is a hybrid animal from breeding a male horse (stallion) with a female donkey (jenny). Hinnies often have horse-like traits in their bodies and limbs. However, they inherit some characteristics from donkeys, making them generally smaller and more donkey-like in appearance compared to mules.

  5. www.askdifference.com › hinny-vs-muleHinny vs. Mule — What’s the Difference?

    Mar 30, 2024 · A hinny is the offspring of a male horse (stallion) and a female donkey (jenny), whereas a mule comes from a male donkey (jack) and a female horse (mare). This difference in parentage impacts their physical and temperamental traits.

  6. www.animalwised.com › the-difference-between-an-ass-donkeyThe Difference Between an Ass, Donkey and Mule

    Oct 25, 2023 · Hinny: does not refer to a donkey or an ass either. It is the hybrid between a female donkey (a jenny) and a male horse (stallion). Genealogically, it is more difficult to reproduce a hinny in comparison to a mule.

  7. www.hoofinhorse.com › hinny-vs-muleHinny vs. Mule: What's the Differences? - Hoofin Horse

    May 17, 2024 · A hinny is the offspring of a stallion and a jenny or jennet (female donkey). They are generally smaller than mules. But, you can tell apart a hinny by its thicker mane, stout legs, and hooves that take after the donkey mother.

  8. a-z-animals.com › animals › comparisonHinny vs Mule: Are They Different? - A-Z Animals

    Jul 16, 2024 · A hinny is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey, while a mule is the offspring of a female horse and a male donkey. This leads to their personality and appearance differences, but it also means they are typically born without the necessary chromosomes to mate.

  9. loveyouhorse.com › mules-and-hinniesMules and Hinnies: Understanding Differences & Similarities

    Jun 23, 2024 · A hinny is the result of the mating of a male horse (stallion) with a female donkey (jenny), whereas a mule is the child of a male donkey (jack) and a female horse (mare). There is evidence that these hybrids have existed since ancient civilizations, having been produced for thousands of years.

  10. pangovet.com › pet-breeds › horsesHinny: Info, Pictures, Care Guide & Traits | PangoVet

    Aug 26, 2024 · Hinnies are produced when you breed a horse stallion with a female donkey. They are less common than mules and tend to be slightly different from them. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, diet, health, and more.

  11. www.treehugger.com › difference-between-donkeys-and-mulesWhat's the Difference Between Donkeys and Mules? - Treehugger

    Aug 29, 2024 · Mules are bred from male donkeys (Equus asinus) and female horses (Equus caballus)—a female donkey that breeds with a male horse, rather, produces a hinny. Hinnies are not as common.