We are blessed to have two businesslike animals, Lulu and Red, they are the anchors of our farm.

These two animals are remarkable, each in their own way. They are affectionate, loyal and intelligent. They are businesslike, focused and serious.

Neither one plays, races around in circles, causes any kind of havoc or trouble. In the morning, Red keeps the sheep in their place, Lulu marches quietly to get her hay for the morning. Lulu stands guard over the sheep all night – donkeys are very good guard animals – and red never takes his eyes of the sheep.

Neither animals can be bribed – not for good, not for anything else. They each have their work to do and do it faithfully, without drama or chaos. They make the farm run.