SPONSOR NESTLE Nestle is our youngest donkey at Lucky Glider Ranch. This beautiful little boy was born on September 17th, 2001. His mother is BonBon, who came to the sanctuary three months into her pregnancy — but she was not showing at the time. BonBon was always front-and-center in the mornings for her daily treat… Continue reading Nestle the Gelding Donkey
This is a huge milestone for LGRS and we are so excited to share with you! We are very pleased to have been verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)! After over a decade of operating an animal sanctuary, this verification process was a big milestone for Lucky Glider Rescue &… Continue reading Lucky Glider Gets Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Thinking about keeping chickens? Hello friends! Many of you have asked about the do’s and don’t of keeping chickens here at Lucky Glider Ranch. Chickens are easy to keep and care for and make great pets. Of course, we use their eggs for glider feed and of course personal consumption as well. Here are some… Continue reading Chicken Keeping Tips
Tips on keeping goats… Hello friends and happy new year! Many volunteers and visitors at Lucky Glider Ranch have expressed an interest in goats and their care. Here are some things we’ve learned over the years if you are contemplating getting goats as pets. Fun Facts: Goats are gregarious and friendly if they are… Continue reading Goat Care at Lucky Glider Ranch
This is the time of year we prepare for harsh winters here at Lucky Glider Ranch. Over the past decade or so, we have gleaned plenty of tips and best practices on dealing with freezing temperatures. Some highlights: Consider No-Freeze water hydrants as part of your water distribution strategy. These fixtures use a weep… Continue reading Lucky Glider Ranch Winterizing Tips
As most of you know, we care for horses and donkeys here at Lucky Glider Ranch. Unlike horses, most donkeys have a real aversion to having their feet messed with. Special care has to be taken in preparing and dealing with donkeys for this frequent event. The highlights: There are three approaches to trimming donkey… Continue reading Always a Journey – Trimming Donkey Hooves
Running water at Lucky Glider Rescue and Sanctuary Something we never take for granted at Lucky Glider Ranch is running water. We use the water to fill stock tanks, clean feed buckets, hose-down critters and to wash out stalls. But keeping the water running is an ongoing challenge. Some highlights: The water meter that… Continue reading Water Distribution at the Ranch
Most folks find it interesting how we deal with predators at Lucky Glider Ranch. It’s an ongoing battle that’s time-consuming and often expensive. Here’s the highlights: * Hawks, Eagles and Owls (Oh My). Raptors were decimating our Guinea Fowl and Chicken population until a few months ago when we begrudgingly began to coop the fowl.… Continue reading Dealing with Predators at Lucky Glider Ranch
Call them donkeys, burros, or jackasses – they all mean the same thing: Love-able equines who have lots of emotion, energy and appetite. At Lucky Glider Rescue & Sanctuary, we care for donkeys in addition to horses. Here are a few fun facts about these wonderful beasts: * Donkeys are affectionate and care… Continue reading Donkey Facts
