Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary

04/25/2025

Looking for a unique and unforgettable experience? Book a private tour at Greener Pastures and meet our incredible residents, like Wildfire, Kiko, Chevy and Dinkey! Get up close and personal with our residents, hear their rescue stories, and see the difference sanctuary life makes. It’s a wonderful way to connect with animals and support compassion!
Email us at: [email protected] to inquire about booking your private tour today and make meaningful memories!





04/24/2025

Our sweet donkey gals relaxing after breakfast. Izzy and Hazel are rarely more than a few feet apart and are very close friends. They seem comforted by one another’s presence.

Donkeys form very close emotional bonds with their friends and mourn deeply when there’s a loss. We’re grateful they have each other. 💚








04/16/2025

After breakfast in their stalls, our resident horse family comes to the gate to see what’s going on in the barn. Today they are curious about an area we set up for our hen Millie, who isn’t feeling well. Don’t worry guys, Millie is getting lots of special care. 🧡









04/15/2025

Two for Tuesday! Tina and Checkers enjoying some morning vibes 🖤☀️🤍.

I read that an 8 year old chicken is the equivalent of an 80 year old human! If that’s true, then Tina (in front) is amazing for her age! Checkers would be about 40 or 50 🐓🐓😃.









04/11/2025

They’re HERE!!!! Thank you everyone who purchased these auto waterers for the horses, goats, sheep and donkeys! We have already started to install them and they work great! Such a relief to know that they won’t run out of water and we don’t have refill them by hand. THANK YOU SO MUCH! 💚😃💦



04/10/2025

Lennon is the sweetest boy 💗🥰 He gives good hugs and loves to be touched, brushed and talked to. He also likes to be in on the conversation and the snacks! Lennon is a love bug. *fun fact- Lennon snores! 😄



04/09/2025

Lambda is getting some support during hoof trimming. She did so great!
Hoof trims are crucial for sheep health and welfare, preventing lameness, infections, and mobility issues.

Overgrown hooves can cause pain and difficulty walking, leading to lameness and reduced mobility, impacting the sheep’s ability to move freely. 

Untrimmed hooves can trap dirt and debris, creating an environment conducive to bacterial growth and infections like foot rot, which is a serious and painful condition. 

Regular trimming encourages proper hoof growth and prevents the hoof wall from growing excessively, which can lead to uneven wear and other foot problems. 

Good job Lambda! 😃💗🐑👏🏻




04/07/2025

Spring is very much here and we’ve had lots of interesting animal visitors! Song birds, swallows, herons, hawks and snakes too. 👀😃🐦‍⬛🪺🐍


04/05/2025

UPDATE🥳 We have exceeded our water trough goal‼️ We can’t thank you all enough! We are so thrilled and grateful for your support💓 If we receive too many, we’ll return the extras so those folks will be refunded. Again, THANK YOU

Help! Our current auto-water feeders that our horses and goats drink from leak and need to be turned off after filling. They are cracked, rusty, and just don’t work or properly anymore!
They cost about $60 each and are not in our operating budget to cover the cost. We are reaching out to you in hopes that you will donate 1, 2, or all 5!
See the Amazon link in the first comment. Thank you!

03/31/2025

Is breakfast ready yet? Wildfire and Felicity peek inside the stall to see if we’ve made any progress getting their hay prepared. 😊

03/29/2025

Birds sunbathe to regulate body temperature, maintain feathers, and get rid of parasites. Plus, it’s social and it feels good!

Birds are endotherms, like humans, and can regulate their own body temperature. 

The sun’s warmth helps spread oil produced by a gland at the base of their tail, which helps keep feathers soft and flexible. It also helps spread preen oil throughout feathers, which helps keep them soft, flexible, and water-resistant.

UVB rays help produce Vitamin D3, which helps with calcium absorption. There you go, more than you ever wanted to know about sunbathing fowl. 😌🐓🐓☀️🕶️

03/28/2025

03/27/2025

Yes please! Starlit gently takes a carrot from dear friend, Becca. Thank you for helping out Becca 🤗💞🥕🐴

03/21/2025

This silly horse is notorious for his shenanigans. Stealing tools and tipping over wheel barrows are all in a days work!

03/12/2025

Lovely Tina is the Matriarch of the chicken coop. At 8 years old, she is the Alpha and is the dominant hen in the flock. This prestigious position isn’t just about flaunting feathers; the role comes with the responsibility of the safety and order within the flock, finding and allocating food and stopping squabbling among others.

Tina was rescued from a factory egg farm in Utah where the owner had stopped feeding and watering the hens to let them die. At two years old they are considered “done” and therefore useless.

Today, Tina is loved and treated with kindness. She often stands here under the giant rooster near the big egg. Perhaps it’s her throne? We love her very much 🖤

03/11/2025

Parli is a getting some love from Sophie, one of our awesome volunteers. In general, sheep are more skittish than goats are, so it takes a little time to gain their trust.

If you’re interested in volunteering send us an email!

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03/04/2025

See our page on The Giving List to learn more about what we do and how you can help!

If you like stories with humble beginnings told straight from the horse’s mouth, then look no further than the story of the nonprofit Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary. It’s a heartwarming tale featuring all sorts of tails, that started with one woman’s dream to save neglected and abused factory...

02/27/2025

Quirky is a bit revved up lately. Longer days cause a hormonal response triggering breeding behavior. He’s even less interested in eating!

Quirky is paying extra attention to his lady friends and showing off by puffing out his feathers, fanning his tail, and strutting while gobbling and making other vocalizations. Soon he will start performing his elaborate mating dance!

For now he’s taking a break in the shade.