Brrrrr!

The sheep at the neighboring Freyer Family Centennial Farm in Pewaukee had just been sheared and were frolicking outside their barn yesterday afternoon, enjoying a little bit of sun and fresh air. It was still rather chilly, so even though they were saying "baaa" they were probably thinking "brrr."  Bet they wish they still had their warm coats!

The "head honcho" of the group is this ram:

...and the most entertaining of the group is the Siamese "Border-Cat" shepherd!

Leading the Way

Meet our early morning alarm clock, Mr. Rooster. He lives at the farm across the road, past our back tree line, but his voice carries for miles. The bossy little fellow appears to be leading the way for an obedient sheep in this photo.

During the summer, from sunrise to mid-morning, he'll crow for hours. After a while you learn to tune it out. Or, thankfully, I get to go to work!

Calling Little Bo Peep

Behind our tree line is one of the "Century Farms" that dot the area. The Freyer Family Farm currently houses chickens, sheep, and a few cows for good measure in their fieldstone barn. Their animals are so lovely. Later in the spring it's fun to watch the lambs frolic in the barnyard. These photos show a group of pensive sheep, warily eying me & my camera. Our cat, Phoebe, was also born here 13 years ago.