Dinner Bell for Shepherdess Cowgirl
Our sweet sorrel mare "Cowgirl" loves her dinner routine. She usually lounges within earshot outside the barn over by the stock tank. When she hears her…
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The Donkey Way of Talking
Donkeys have no trouble getting their point across. You just have to learn what they are saying. Here, at the beginning of the video, John Donkey "Nestle"…
A Rare Sight Donkeys Sharing
What a pleasant surprise to see some of our John Donkeys chowing down together on some coastal hay this morning over at the hangar barn. It is rare for…
Swainson's Hawk Glides Gracefully
What a wonderful pause to watch the beauty of this raptor in flight. On a day with a stiff breeze, this magnificent creature can waft effortlessly for a…
Goats Chase The Next Feed Bucket
Oh these goats are so hilarious. When it's feeding time, I usually go down the line of feed buckets to first distribute carrot nibs and then follow-up…
Donkeys in the Mist
What do donkeys do at 5:00 AM? Well, they hang around waiting to be fed and bide their time by grooming one another. Here, Zeus (right, foreground) and…
Barred Rock Glenda Gets Snuggle Time
One of our Barred Rock pullets "Glenda" is the runt of the flock. Poor little girl lost her right eye as a chick and she's been kind of shy and skinny…
Jules The Feed Room Bandit
Jules The Feed Room Bandit Jules, who is the leader of the John Donkey herd, just can't seem to get enough food. He's super spoiled. Here we are at the…
Donkeys Say: "Lettuce Eat Now!"
Donkeys Say: "Lettuce Eat Now!" Well we are sure you've heard "coo coo for cocoa puffs..." Now the sanctuary John Donkeys are coo coo for lettuce…
Cowgirl Gets Her Treat
Cowgirl Gets Her Treat Our sweet shepherdess mare "Cowgirl" just loves her routine. At meal time we call out to her and she runs into the barn. I tell her…
Such a Good Girl Callie!
Such a Good Girl Callie! As most friends of the sanctuary know, the Jenny "Callie" has had trouble the past few years with bruises and abscesses in her…
Paula the Purring Pullet
Paula the Purring Pullet Immature hens (pullets) are such a joy to raise. Depending on the species, they can be downright cuddly and affectionate. Such is…