by Teresa Perleberg | May 1, 2020 |
Our flock continues to grow lamb by lamb as the Lambing season winds to a close. Lambing is exhausting but fills me with hope and optimism in the way only new life can do. Lambing also makes me nostalgic for the early days. There was a time, many years ago, where we...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 2, 2018 |
Like all the best things in life, great craftsmanship is simple. A chef can’t prepare world-class delicacies without pure ingredients. Farmers can’t yield a plentiful harvest without sowing robust seeds. And crafters can’t create beautiful designs that can be passed...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 25, 2016 |
38 baby lambs and only one ewe left to go, we are very nearly finished with this lambing season. It has been an exciting month here at Bear Creek with nice healthy lambs and excellent mommies. Only one mom seemed indifferent to her new lamb, but has since come...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 6, 2016 |
Baby Lambs We started lambing here at Bear Creek on April 1, and as of today (4/6/16) we have 20 lambs. It has been a busy but fun few days here. I am happy to say that there hasn’t been any complications. I have had to help a few into the world but all...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 24, 2016 |
I look forward to shearing day every year! (except for the year the sheep got into the cockle burs) We shear in March every year right before the lambs are due to arrive. Sheep shearing is exciting for several reasons but my favorite is getting my hands on the wool...