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11/12/10, 02:32 PM
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Anybody want a free mule?
One of my hay customers called up to get some more hay and asked if I wanted a free mule. It seems that sometime last night, someone deposited a 3 yr old green broke mule and a pigmy goat barn buddy in her exercise pen. She can just feed her horses so she has to move these guys on. The wife and I talked it over and decided there is no way we can take her. I suppose she'll end up on Craig's list but I thought I'd let you folks know. If you're interested and close enough to NW Ohio,give me a PM.
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11/12/10, 02:42 PM
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I'll post this on the Yahoo Mulesonly group. Someone might be interested.
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11/12/10, 02:58 PM
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I know some people here on the edge of town who have a couple of miniature horses, goats and a donkey. I will ask them if they can take them, but with things as they are economically I wouldn't bet on it. I'll try to get in touch with them this afternoon. If they are interested I will PM you. What sex is the goat?
Nomad
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11/12/10, 03:54 PM
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Better not be giving away something that might be stolen. Notify the sheriff.
Course they could be placed in the lost and found section:
Found: One 3 year old brown mule, green broke, 14.5 hands, with scraggly tail and white and black spotted companion goat. Owner can reclaim by identifying these animals.
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11/12/10, 05:06 PM
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Few years back it was happening in these parts with hogs at that time everyone had a few  If you left your lot gate unlocked you could gain from two to ten :smiley-laughing013:
Have heard it is now happening with horse's . Saw a ad while back for a saddle bridle and other gear for 250 last line of ad read must take horse too :smiley-laughing013: I'd rather have a mule an goat than a horse any day .
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11/12/10, 05:24 PM
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I've heard folks around here have to lock their trailers if they go to the auction. If it's left open, it may be occupied with a horse when you get back.
I don't mind taking free pigs and sheep - they're easier to get ready to eat than a horse.
Kit
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11/12/10, 05:30 PM
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brosil, I PM'ed you on behalf of a mulesonly member who is interested.
Sue
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11/12/10, 05:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KIT.S
I've heard folks around here have to lock their trailers if they go to the auction. If it's left open, it may be occupied with a horse when you get back.
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That's the way it's been around here at auctions for a couple of years. I'd be happy if someone dumped a mule in my trailer, but they're still selling better than horses here so I don't think it will happen!
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11/12/10, 09:12 PM
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posted too soon
Last edited by SueMc; 11/12/10 at 09:18 PM.
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11/13/10, 12:25 AM
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A few months back my DD bought a cheap mare that came with a young nursing mule.
Before she left the sale barn, 3 different people left their number with her.
They want to be called when she's ready to sell the mule.
Seems to be a demand for them around here.
Lots of the local Amish use them for field work.
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11/13/10, 03:16 AM
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Thats Strawberry, my girl
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I love mules, I really do. I had to give my last little guy away after he threw me and broke my rotator cup, right shoulder. The next day I rushed him and he kicked out two of my ribs
clean broken. He loved the wife and kids, just not me!
I gave him away for free to a woman that gave him to to a trainer, He is good boy just needs a job better than I had to offer.
Mules are not stupid or stubborn, they will protect themselves to the end.. You can run a horse off a cliff.... but between you and a mule,, the mule will be the one looking down at you!
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11/13/10, 07:02 AM
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How far are you from Willoughby?? I won't be up that way til Turkey day..... might be able to take them then -
They'd ahve a good home - I have a nanny goat so is the goat a wether?
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11/13/10, 08:59 AM
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II Corinthians 5:7
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Sounds like a mule with a character that would fit right in our place. ROFL (Anything with a mind of its own is always welcome here ... as long as it is respectful of David and I being at the top of any pecking order. ROFL)
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11/13/10, 11:37 AM
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I finally got in touch with the local lady, but she said she can't take in any more animals. Sorry I couldn't help.
Nomad
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11/14/10, 04:18 AM
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brosil,
I've PM'ed you a phone # of someone who will be in your area today transporting a horse. She would like to stop by to see the mule if possible. She has mules.
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11/14/10, 04:34 AM
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You may also want to mention this in the Equine section. I'd expect some interest/help there. Good luck!
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11/15/10, 04:29 PM
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Did you find a home for the mule and goat yet?
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11/16/10, 10:31 AM
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I already have four mules: One husband and three sons.
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11/16/10, 12:46 PM
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Folks, you'll have to pardon me but I only have internet at work and only when I'm actually there. SueMC, I've put in a call to the lady with the mule. I'm waiting for a callback. Everyone else, please stand by.
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11/16/10, 06:57 PM
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I pm'd you and am interensted, k?
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