Mules ( what do they eat )

[boykin2010]

Do mules eat grass on pastures like sheep and goats. Compared to a donkey do they eat more or less? Do they require more hay like a horse or do they usually just eat grass. I am thinking about getting one as a livestock guardian for my sheep and i need some info. Thank you

 

[lorieMN]

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mules are like horses,,they are eguines,,and amount depends on the animal..some draft mules get pretty big so campared to a small pony mule,,they eat alot..just be careful when getting the mule for gaurding,,some that havent been raised with sheep will actually kill sheep.

 

[boykin2010]

ok thanks for the response turns out the mule is no longer for sale anyway...

 

[Baymule]

Mules are NOT guardian animals. The donkey side takes a twist and a lot, not all-don't want to offend mules that have tolerant lovey personalities- mules really want to stomp the breath out of intruders. And that could mean a newborn lamb, goat, calf........ My mule hates dogs and small varmits, even deer. Small animals are open season for playthings. Then she takes another twist and is fascinated with small children and loves them. Who knows what lurks in the mind of a mule?