Our precious “Hotlips” the Chinese Goose just loves attention. When it comes time to feed the critters at the hangar/barn, she is front and center — sticking her head through the fence and honking for attention. Here she is parading back and forth waiting for me to put my hand through to pet her on… Continue reading Hotlips Honks for Hugs
After feeding time, the John Donkeys will often use their feed tubs as a tug-of-war play toy. Here, Herschel (on left) and Zeus are both holding on to one of the tubs. They were doing this for about five minutes until I disturbed them. As soon as they saw me approaching, they dropped the tub…… Continue reading Herschel and Zeus Tug-of-War
A local family friend dropped off two ducks a few weeks back that were being picked on by dogs. The dogs were nipping at the ducks and pulling out feathers. Of course this was stressful for the ducks so our friends decided to bring them to the sanctuary. We decided to put them in… Continue reading Twin Ducks Debut at Sanctuary
We are happy to report to all friends of Lucky Glider Rescue & Sanctuary great progress on the rebuilding of shelter outbuildings here after a tornado touched down in early July. As some of you are aware, a horrendous storm wrecked several outbuildings on the sanctuary property. One shed was turned up-side down and it… Continue reading Reconstruction of Outbuildings at Sanctuary
The Jennets down at the East barn and pasture are really attached to one another. That’s Callie the skewbald one and Mocha, the dark brown one. These two are inseparable and will do whatever it takes to be in one another’s line of sight. It is their habit to congregate around the stock tank… Continue reading Jennies at the Water Cooler
We are happy to report that Rufus the wether is back to his old self again after fighting off a bout of acidosis a few weeks back. This is the same goat who demands attention at feeding time and blocks our path when we go out to pitch hay. Here he is snuggling up and… Continue reading Kisses From Rufus
No matter where the John Donkeys are on the sanctuary property, they are always looking for a handout. They love to be fed even if it’s a very small amount. Here comes Herschel, Jules, Nestle, Kharma and Zeus – sauntering up to the small pen behind the chicken house. Nestle is AWOL from looking after… Continue reading Herschel and Friends: Donkey Snack Time
It’s been a year since we switched-up the feed grain regimen for the jennies Callie and Mocha. They were getting a common “all stock” type of feed along with some oats before that. But that old diet contributed to them being overweight. Over the winter they lost plenty of weight and started to look good,… Continue reading Callie & Mocha Share Late Afternoon Meal
Five of the eight donkeys at the LGRS sanctuary are geldings. Four of the five live in a wrap-around pasture with access to the new barn on one side, and a covered loafing area on the far side. When the John Donkeys congregate at the gate for breakfast or dinner, it’s usually in this order… Continue reading Rowdy Jules and the John Donkey Line-Up
