Breeders of mediterranean donkeys, toy cattle, miniature horses and ponies
and
miniature mules.
Grawood Miniature Farm is situated in Carrick, Tasmania, Australia. Carrick
is a quaint historical village 15 minutes from the Launceston Airport
and 1 hour from the Devonport Wharf.
This is a hobby, therefore we will remain focused on our aim - breeding
perfect miniatures.
Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys
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These delightful additions to the Australian scene range in height from 28"-32", however the maximum allowable height for registration is 36". The original imports to America were from Sicily, Sardinia, England and Ireland, but have been in America for approximately 35 years. The first imported Miniature Mediterranean Donkey from America to Australia was our Sorrel Jack Riverside's Sparky Magnito of Asspirin Acres. We now boast a herd of 10 Miniature Mediterranean Jenny's. Our Junior Jack Chateaus Millennium Romulus was also the first imported Miniature Mediterranean jack from New Zealand to Australia. |
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One of our first jacks has now been exported to New Zealand. These little Donkeys are the ultimate of paddock pets - loving, approachable and easy to manage. Possibly the most exciting stage of our breeding program was the importing from Texas USA our current 28" Jack. Hickory Hill Cocoa Bean is a stunning little Jack with a superb head and faultless conformation. His sire Merry-go-rounds Firebug has possibly the best sorrel bloodlines in the USA in his pedigree. His Dame Aka Kate boast the tiny Jack Pottowanomie Zoo Carlos in her bloodlines. Hickory Hill Cocoa Bean is the
smallest mature mediterranean donkey in Australia
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| Mules are hybrids - the result of a cross
between male Donkey (Jack) and a female horse (Mare) Male mules are
called Johns and female mules are called Mollys. A mule has the conformation
of a donkey and the disposition of a horse. Mules are known to be
sterile. All mammals must have an even number of chromosomes to reproduce
successfully. Horse have 64 chromosomes, donkeys have 62 and mules
have 63. Nobody knows when the first mules came on the scene , but
records show they have been around for centuries. Mules are mentioned
in Egyptian scrolls, Arabic writings, and the Bible. |
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At Grawood in early Nov 2005 our
first Mini Mule was born - the proud parents Paterno (Miniature
Mediterranean Jack 30") and Goldie (Miniature horse 30")
and the baby is a beautiful palomino John Mule who measured a mere
19" at birth . Later this year we hope to have another 7 baby
mules born from mini mares 34" and under. The colours will
be very interesting , palomino, skewbald, bay, spotted and gray
mares have been mated to Paterno.
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Mule
Visit our sales page to view
any stock available for sale. Else enquires directed to
Colleen Nott
Grawood Miniature Farm
P O Box 83, Carrick,
Tasmania, Australia, 7291
Phone: (03) 6393 6513 (Australia)
Phone: +61 (3) 6393 6513 (International)
Email: info@grawoodminiaturefarm.com
"NEWS" line
The American Donkey and Mule Society Inc recognizes a
regional Affiliate for Australia.
The contact person for the Australian Affiliate is Colleen Nott.
Colleen Nott
Phone: (03) 6393 6513 (Australia)
Phone: +61 (3) 6393 6513 (International)
Email: info@grawoodminiaturefarm.com