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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

Texas Parks & Wildlife released the 2021 – 2022 Texas Hunting Season dates. Check them out below. You can find more information on their website.  Before you head to the lease, stop by Bear Creek Country Store for all your hunting supplies, feeds, and attractants. Game Animals Javelina North Zone:...

  Bear Creek Country Store will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of July the 4th. Happy Independence Day! Let us make this a day to remember. As we celebrate our Nation's freedom, we honor the courageous men and women dedicated to preserving it. Wishing our friends and...

Bear Creek Store is pleased to sponsor Leonard’s Annual Picnic, July 15 - 17, 2021.  Stop by Bear Creek Store's Open House on Saturday, July 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as we welcome customers in after the Parade. The Leonard Annual picnic has been a tradition since 1880,...

Water, shade, and the right nutrition can help mitigate heat stress in cattle. The weather report says it’s going to be a scorcher, and sure enough – the temperatures start steadily climbing. Cattle start grouping in shady spots. A few cows start panting to stay cool. The flies settle in....

In need of some Priefert working pens? Did you know that we can help you design them, deliver them, and get them set up for you? Stop by Bear Creek or call us today at either location! Give us a call at either of our store locations in Bells, TX at...