This page was last updated: March 6, 2009
*Featured Residents*
Meet "Hope" the roosterRIP sweet boy..may you run and play like you use to!
Hope the "roo" (as we call our roosters) had a pretty normal start in life. We saved him from becoming dinner on a human plate. Hope was quite a loved roo all his life and still is of course. Hope loved to walk around the property and harass visitors while they "bothered" HIS harem of girls. Hope has always loved to be picked up and loved on. He loves to lay on his back and soak up all the attention. (Most chickens like attention!)
As you can see, Hope is in a walker. Hope unexpectedly landed under the foot of a horse while outside. He seemed a bit sore afterward but was quickly back to normal. Shortly after this he began to be off balance and weak. We took him to our vet several times and were given meds to ease his pain if in any and help him with mobility. Though the medication seemed to help he was still failing. We were again went to our vet and were ready to have him humanely euthanized as we thought he was in pain. Upon dissussing this with our doctor we determined that he may not be in pain like we had once thought. From there we decided that as long as he remained happy we would make him a walker so he can stretch his legs and live a full life in our home where he loves his people! We also bring in other chickens to keep him company! We love you "Hopey!"
Meet "Goliath"(Claire trying to get "baby Goliath" into his paddock. Stubborn as a....)
Goliath is a LARGE donkey.
He is the largest of the breed. They call them "Mammoth donkeys." For obvious reasons, of course. He is about 3 years old and is so calm. (and yes, stubborn at times!) Goliath was rescued from a local horse rescue when found starving and had barbed wire wrapped around his back leg, cutting deep into it. He was taken to a vet, gelded, and treated for the injury caused by the wire.
<~Brotherly love?
After entering the horse rescue and being adopted he became a WONDERFUL kids' horse and they climbed on him, under him and did everything with him.
Claire and new "donk" resident~>
<~The "test"...Yup...he likes to learn!
It became apparent to the family that they were unable to keep this sweet boy any longer as they were about to go on a long missionary trip and the kids were growing out of him. We got the phone call and Claire vowed that she would give up her childhood dream of rescuing/adopting a draft horse if she can have Goliath. He is HOME AT LAST!! Goliath is already giving "first rides" to kids who come to the ranch and we are working with him to make him the "best host and mascot ever" to those who visit the ranch. He is such a special gift!!!
Lynard is a Sulfur Crested Cockatoo who is one of our newest residents. Lynard is a little over a year old and came from a vet tech who was going into vet school. He thought that Lynard would be happy here at Critter Pass Ranch and so far so good! Lynard is a character and hangs upside down while we look on and laugh. He has just started to say a word or two. One word he says is "Lyynnnaaarrrddd." And another is "Hi" in a whispered voice. Usually birds this age (less than 5) have not found their voices yet (to "talk," that is). But Lynard seems to have proven that if you work hard enough anything is possible! Lynard especially enjoys going to schools and being the center of attention in programs educating children about him. He is always the life of the party!
Lynard with one of his new fans!
Meet "Rooster"
Meet Lynard
Yes, Rooster is a horse. Claire and Rooster take part in the annual live nativity. This was Rooster's first year taking part in the event and he did wonderfully! Rooster is 26 years old and loves attention. Rooster was surrendered to us by a family who was unable to give him the special care he needs. Rooster has a disease called Ringbone which effects bones and joints in his foot area. It is an arthritis that can be very painful. Since we have had him at Critter Pass Ranch he has been on supplements and has improved immensely! We are thankful for Rooster as he brings joy to all who meet him. Especially at the nativity! He wore his "costume" with pride!
Meet "Copper"
This is Copper's and Ron's 2nd year taking part in the live nativity. Copper is a llama who is 9 years old. Copper has been known to carry lunches in his pack while hiking. He and the other llamas at the ranch love to go for hikes and visit the wilderness.
Rooster and Roman Soldiers
