Archive for the ‘News & Updates’ Category

Updated Priefert Economy Panels

Priefert is proud to announce our updated Economy Panel. Priefert Economy Panels now feature square corners instead of the traditional bed frame/rounded top corners. Additionally, they will also feature a straight leg that is balled on top and bottom. Please watch the video by clicking the link below for more details on this...

Spring at the Garden Center

It's Spring at the garden center! We're stocked with bedding plants, flowers, succulents, hanging baskets, and more! Come see our latest selection and don't forget the decorative pots and soil.

2022 Flock Talk

Join us for chick season! Head on over to Bear Creek Country store in Leonard, TX for our educational Flock Talk, on Thursday, March 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. In addition to having chicks in the store for purchase, we’ll provide educational training, Chick Box Bundle deals, and more. RSVP to...

Chicks Arrive in February!

It's chick season at Bear Creek Country Store, with chicks arriving throughout the spring!  It's our favorite time of year! See our schedule below. Remember that dates and availability are subject to change. Chicks are available first-come, first-served. Chicks are pullets unless otherwise noted.

Holiday Hours 2021

Please note Bear Creek Country Store's holiday hours 2021! Friday, December 24, 2021, Christmas Eve we are CLOSED Saturday, December 25, 2021, Christmas Day we are CLOSED Friday, December 31, 2021, New Year's Eve we will close early at NOON Saturday, January 1, 2022, New Year's Day we are CLOSED...

Tips for Raising Chickens in Winter

Raising chickens in winter can be a lot of fun. Some hens love wandering around the yard and their first snow sighting can be quite entertaining. A bird’s thick feathers are a natural protective coat. As a result, most breeds are well-equipped for winter. Here are a few tips on...

Closed Thanksgiving Day

Bear Creek Country Stores are closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. From all our families to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Cattle Mineral Tips for Winter

Check out these quick, timely cattle mineral tips for your cattle mineral program.  It can be beneficial to provide organic trace mineral sources to cows as they head into the last trimester. Trace minerals can boost colostrum quality and help in the development of healthy calves. Use a cattle mineral with Availa® 4...

5 Tips for Weaning Calves

Calves are on pasture with their dams where life is good. Suddenly, they’re faced with a plethora of stressors and challenges. Weaning calves typically includes the weaning itself, shipping, commingling, processing, a change in nutrition and – to top it off – potential swings in weather. Weaning calves are often...

Six Signs of Good Quality Horse Hay

Forage makes up between 50 and 90 percent or more of a horse’s diet. Much of the forage part of the diet comes in the form of hay. Because it’s such a big part of the ration, a good quality hay can help keep a horse healthy, while a poor...