Donkeys are not only self-appointed security guards, they are very big helpers….and a little nosy! Like all of our residents…the donkeys too have a past…a story….”a place at the table”…and a future. TicTac was a stray and very feral from repeated abuse and a lack of proper socialization. Lizzie came to us wild…untouchable, highly mistrusting, and extremely frightened. Today, they … Read More
Donkeys Sunning
While our horses dozed under their misters, and our foals frolicked, danced, and played in their turn out. Their mothers nibbled on hay, and with an increasing latitude, watched their off-spring test the boundaries of acceptable distance. Our donkeys avoided the shade and napped in the sun. They migrated throughout the day snoozing and sunning themselves in the warmest spots, … Read More
The Girls
“The Girls” enjoy their daily enrichment with “Miss Sandy”. It sure is hard to believe that these adorable and ultra loving donkey’s use to be untouchable! Today we find them curious, affectionate, and down right charming…..a very long way from fearful, abused and threatened. They thoroughly enjoy being brushed, babied, and having daily visits from the Red Riding Hoods who … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #151-Lizzie
We are just getting to know her, she just arrived with her little foal Joey. While there are so many things that we do not know…we know that she is an excellent mother. She is protective of him, and very nurturing….yet she is not overly indulgent…quick to give him a gentle kick with her right hind to communicate her displeasure. … Read More