by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 11, 2023 |
Felting Corriedale Wool I have been asked many times over the years what my favorite wool is in regards to needle felting. I had mainly used Romney wool since that is the breed of sheep we own, so I didn’t feel like I really knew that answer. We have...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 20, 2020 |
As you no doubt know by now, I love my sheep. The short story is, the sheep came to live on our then cattle farm as a birthday gift for my daughter, who was becoming quite the knitter. What started as a flock of four registered Romney ewes has become a flock of...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 9, 2016 |
Sheep Guardian We have been raising sheep since 2005 without a sheep guardian and this year, 2016, is the first time we experienced coyotes killing our sheep. We raise beef cattle here at Bear Creek as well, and have lost a few calves to coyotes over the years....
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...
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