Herschel and Zeus Tug-of-War
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…
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Twin Ducks Debut at Sanctuary
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…
Reconstruction of Outbuildings 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…
Jennies at the Water Cooler
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…
Kisses From Rufus
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…
Homecoming for Rufus
Rufus, one of our precious wethers, just came home from the vet after spending an entire week recovering from a bout of acidosis. Rumen acidosis happens…
Herschel and Friends: Donkey Snack Time
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…
Callie & Mocha Share Late Afternoon Meal
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…
Rowdy Jules and the John Donkey Line-Up
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…
Nestle Goes Home to Mommy
Our precious gelding Nestle is about nine years old now and he's been a real comfort to his mommy BonBon who's dry-lotted and on a special diet. At…
Hummingbird Nest In Scrub Oak
Whilst in Coryell County TX on a weekend jaunt, we were fortunate enough to see a live hummingbird's nest. We visited friends but social distancing was…
Ewe Priscilla uses Mare as Scratching Post
Priscilla the Dorper ewe is uncommonly friendly for her kind. Many years ago she had an accident while being loaded into a livestock trailer. She smacked…