A very vocal Mullican Cockatoo

Black Ruffled Swan contemplating a swim in the pond

Harris hawk leaving the next tree

These two Amazon parrots were happy to share a perch in the house

One of our Mandarin ducks in full courting plumage

Our Blue and Gold Macaws

My birdwatching buddy took this unusual picture of a Roadrunner at the ranch. He was hunting for lunch. Can you spot what he has just picked out for his target?

The pond with a rare snowfall - it didn't bother the swans one bit

The Vulturine Guinie Fowl. We don't house them with the common Guinie Fowl as I'm not sure they wouldn't cross breed.

We appreciate a show off

The White Mute swan defending his hard won territory. Intruders beware!

Gwendy relaxing in her cat-safe place

Gwendy the calico cat adding her dynamics to the Thanksgiving arrangement

Kanga embracing the Easter Bunny. He is everyones' friend

Kanga playing his roll as The Cat In The Hat

Kanga thinks he should have a part in the Nativity scene

This was my inspiration to break one of my own

Wrangler giving his first ride to a friend

The riding Longhorns start out as bottle fed babies

Blackrock the Longhorn running to greet a potential petter

Our first bottle fed Texas Longhorn, at one year of age. He was on his way to becoming a fun ride

This is Wranger now living at Restoration Ranch in Texas

Wrangler, in Texas, still growing

Wrangler exchanging a greeting after a 4 year separation - It made my day

Al, Ann and Fleetwinds Mollie Darlin' CD. Mollie was just a youngster, growing into 145 pounds of the best Irish Wolfhound ever

CH MGR's Bounce-a-bout CDX, CGC Niki, as we call her, was never beaten on her way to her championship

Niki's son who was never beaten in the ring, on his way to his championship

Our first two Dobies and Min-Poodle. All super obedience dogs and great companions. Miss, the poodle, was our first Utility Dog

A first riding lesson

Our grandson on his first ride. It is nice to take it on a gentle long-eared friend

Patches, the world's most perfect mule, Granny and Ariel. The newcomer was Ariel

Grandkids on a trusted friend, Roy. He could be counted on to guild trust and confidence to beginners

First riding lesson

Ski, after his transformation. Ski is my Icelandic horse who is pure white, but I couldn't resist this fun

Stormy, the little Miniature stallion, after his make over

Ski, Stormy, and Niki - Have finally got my Dog and Pony show. Niki is the only natural one

Dad, Mom and Baby lemur - can you find the baby?

Lemur reaching for a succulent tidbit

Grapes are a special treat

Lemur up close and personal

Lemurs looking for a handout

Momma lemur with a new born on her chest. They are supported there for about 6 days and then ride on mom's back

Holly, our foundation female llama

Chebasco, our foundation sire

Grandkids and llamas - what fun

Mom and newborn

Zane Gray, only two hours old. We weigh and measure them at that time, and they also get their first gentle handling from humans

School kids love ranch tours and llama kisses

Al's first mule, Lady Bird - she started it all. We will forever be indebted to her for all the wonderful memories

Al and Nuther winning a Western Pleasure class. Yep, that is an appalousa mule

A pleasure driving class. Al beat us with his 4-up

We earned our "colors" with the High Country Hunt. Yes, we rode to the hounds, all properly turned out. Exciting days to say the least

We learned that mules can do it all, if properly trained. Patches putting in a winning performance in a trail class

One of many 1st places for Al and the "appy" mules in driving classes

Patches, taking me for a great ride and winning the Open Jumping class at Bishop Mule Days

Trail riding on Patches and Nuther, just for fun

Sophie learning about her "dog door"

Breeze, the Dobbie, and Sophie, the Pot Bellied Pig. It was a cold winter morning and the warmest place the puppy could find to sit

"Look Sophie, Santa's coming." This was a cute Christmas card sent to us from a dear friend

Sophie doing what she does best - relax. She came to us in the front seat of a red convertable. One of many sold as appartment pets, who out grew their owners expectations. We have enjoyed her here at the ranch for almost 25 years now. Many wonderful stories accompany her journey

Sophie and son-in-law Ron - she is not dead, just enjoying some petting