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This morning Norma gave birth to a little spunky ram. We named him "Soggy" for he was born in the barn leanto which was full of water due to the recent thaw. He may have come into a wet world, but Mama cleaned him up real nice. And now he's in a comfortable dry bed. Welcome Soggy to Bear Valley Farm. 
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 Hooray, our first lamb has been born. Say hello to "Bruno" born to December early in the morning January 29th. He is a healthy and spry little ram who's going to have to brave some extremely cold temperatures in the next few days. We've got several heat lamps for him. Also, to update Grandma Sheep''s condition -- SHE HAS FULLY RECOVERED! Thanks for all your prayers.
Grandma stopped eating and drinking a few days ago and she is getting weak. We're doing all we can for her--giving her fluids, B12, electrolytes, and trying to support her systems as best we can. Pray for her.  Winter came early to the Bear Valley this year, but the sheep still can reach the pasture grass out in the hayfield.  Today we had to say farewell to two very special rams, Smokey and Willy. They are the last of this year's lambs, and it was very hard to say goodbye. I spent some extended time with them before we loaded them on the trailer.  Today we introduced six new chickens to the coop. Sharon wanted more brown egg layers so that's what we got. We expect it will take several days for the newcomers to find their place in the flock. A new pecking order will have to be established. So far, the fighting has been minimal.  We had our first snowfall this morning. Wow, winter is upon us already. We have just a few more days with Willie and Smokey. I'm glad they got to experience snow.  Hooray! We found Oreo a home today in Raymond, WI. We are so excited. He will be added to a small flock of mixed breed sheep. When Oreo arrived at the buyer's farm he was very excited to see the new sheep. When we lowered the trailer ramp, he bolted out and ran to them with glee. I'm so glad for our handsome ram. Have a great life being a sheep, Oreo!   All our farm animals love pumpkin snacks. When we threw them over the fence, the sheep and goats came a running. Even Daryl gave the pumpkins a sniff or two.   Bear likes to play "Duck Duck Duck" (basically "fetch") Here he is with both prizes.  |