Lulu is our most serious donkey. Simon is an affectionate ham, a sucker for attention and carrots, Fanny is quite sweet but shy and sometimes moody. Lulu is our lead guard donkey, vigilant, serious,  she cannot be bribed or deterred, like Red. Her Achilles Heel is that she cannot resist getting her ear rubbed, like most donkeys. Maria gave her a good ear rub, donkeys love this, they lower their heads and their lower lips quiver, a sign of great pleasure. Simon waits patiently for his turn.

Donkeys ears are soft and sensitive, and they can never reach them. They melt when they get their ears rubbed, even the very serious Lulu.