What's the difference between a donkey and a mule?

A donkey is its own species; a mule is a cross between a male donkey and a female horse. Mules combine a horse's size with a donkey's hardiness and sure-footedness, which makes them popular for riding and packing.

Are donkeys good companion animals?

Yes — donkeys are social, hardy, and long-lived, and are often kept as companions for horses or as guard animals for livestock. Most do best with at least one other equine for company.

How do I contact a seller?

Open any listing and use the contact details shown on the page to reach the owner directly. Horse Trade Market connects buyers and sellers — we don't act as a broker or take a cut of the sale.

Donkeys & Mules for Sale

Find donkeys and mules for sale across the United States — from miniature and standard donkeys to riding and pack mules. Browse current listings from private sellers, compare prices and details, and contact owners directly — no middleman. Filter by price and location to find the right donkey or mule near you.

3 active listings

Standard Donkey Jennet for Sale in New Germany, Minnesota — 4 yrs, 13 hh

Leisure

$3,300

Hee-hollows Josefina, Brown Donkey Jenny

Jennet

Standard Donkey · Dark Bay / Brown

4 yrs13 hh

New Germany, Minnesota

Mule Molly for Sale in Montrose, Colorado — 9 yrs, 15 hh

Trail

$4,800

Biscuit — steady Molly mule, bombproof on trails

Molly

Mule · Bay

9 yrs15 hh

Montrose, Colorado

Standard Donkey Jennet for Sale in Murfreesboro, Tennessee — 6 yrs, 10.2 hh

Companion

$1,200

Clementine — sweet Standard Donkey jennet

Jennet

Standard Donkey · Grey

6 yrs10.2 hh

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

About donkeys & mules

Miniature and standard donkeys typically cost a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars, while trained riding or pack mules can cost more. Donkeys are social, hardy, and long-lived, and are often kept as companions for horses or as guardian animals for livestock — most do best with at least one other equine for company.

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Always view a donkey or mule in person (or via a live video call), ask for a pre-purchase veterinary exam, and verify ownership before sending any payment. Horse Trade Market connects buyers and sellers directly and is not a party to any sale.

Frequently asked questions

How much do donkeys and mules cost?: Miniature and standard donkeys typically range from a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars, while trained riding or pack mules can cost more. Browse the listings above and filter by price to match your budget.
What's the difference between a donkey and a mule?: A donkey is its own species; a mule is a cross between a male donkey and a female horse. Mules combine a horse's size with a donkey's hardiness and sure-footedness, which makes them popular for riding and packing.
Are donkeys good companion animals?: Yes — donkeys are social, hardy, and long-lived, and are often kept as companions for horses or as guard animals for livestock. Most do best with at least one other equine for company.
How do I contact a seller?: Open any listing and use the contact details shown on the page to reach the owner directly. Horse Trade Market connects buyers and sellers — we don't act as a broker or take a cut of the sale.

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