Deer Creek Pastures is a small scale regenerative farm in Northeast Georgia established in 2024. Nicole, a novice farmer, is growing fruits and veggies and making her first foray into raising livestock on 30-some-odd-acres. With a passion for soil health and a shelf full of books on farming by the likes of Joel Salatin and Gabe Brown, she has embarked on starting, and scaling a farm, with a lot of passion but very little practical experience. Follow along as she navigates the adventures of life on the farm in rural Georgia with her animals.
Meet the Current Crew
Weighing in at just 47 pounds, Beatrice “Bea” 501 was the first calf born at the farm! Momma Blanche delivered her without a sound 2 weeks ahead of schedule in August 2025 with no assistance needed. Bea’s name means “Bringer of Joy”. Bunny 502 was born to Betty in September 2025, also with no assistance needed, and weighed in at 58 pounds. It’s hard not to have a smile watching them hop around the pasture chasing after their moms. They have both been nursing well and growing fast. I am excited for them to be best friends just like their mommas. Bunny is still a bit skittish but Bea follows me around and loves pets and scratches.
Blanche and Betty were the first heifers to take residence (they are now both officially cows, having delivered healthy babies in 2025!). These gals, both registered Angus, were born on the farm next door in 2023 and were bred via artificial insemination (AI) for Fall 2025 calving. They wait by the gate each morning for treats and spend the hot days hiding out in the woods. They follow each other around and are the best of friends, often licking each others ears and hanging out by the water trough.
Meet Stevie (Nicks) and Whitney (Houston), my first sheep. These Katahdin hair sheep hail from a family farm just up the road in South Carolina. They’ve displayed their vocal range for all the neighbors to hear – they’re now the loudest animals on the block, beating out the local roosters and canines. They are hard at work grazing in the pasture with frequent naps under the oak tree. They’re still learning the ins and outs of electric fences.
Meet Rosemary, Elderberry, Peanut and Snickerdoodle. They hail from the mountain town of Clarksville, GA. They are an adventurous bunch, having done some exploring around the farm and challenging fences during their first week on the farm, but they seem to be getting along with the OG sheep. They represent my first foray into registered Katahdin sheep, as well as my first lambing opportunity (Elderberry and Rosemary gave birth in 2025)!
Meet Tater Tot, the first lamb born at Deer Creek Pastures to Rosemary and the first ram to join the flock. He is a large and rapidly growing boy with a sweet disposition (he will lay down for pets and head scratches). He is Snickerdoodle’s brother and loves to chase his older sister around. He had a rocky first few days but is currently thriving out on pasture.
Meet Jelly Bean (solid black ewe lamb) and Huckleberry “Huck” (ram lamb with white spot), the first set of twins born on the farm to Elderberry. They were born smaller than Tater Tot but are growing fast. They follow each other around and are best friends. Momma lets them both eat at the same time and they’re often spotted with a milk mustache.
Meet Nicole- as the sole farmer running this operation, she’s responsible for keeping the animals fed and rotationally grazed, the plants watered, and the grass in check. She’s an environmental engineer by trade with a career in sustainability that keeps her busy during the day. When she’s not refilling the water bowls and feeding treats, you can find her down by the creek, getting involved with the local agriculture community, or getting creative in the kitchen.
Our Friends in the Pasture in the Sky
While Lee Ann’s time on the farm was brief, this little ewe who was half sisters with Stevie and Whitney brought a lot of joy.
Dolly and Loretta, Idaho Pasture Piggies (IPPs), were the first animals at Deer Creek Pastures and will always hold a special place in my heart. They were raised with love and care from 40 pound piglets to over 250 pound gilts, the apples and bananas that they received as treats daily helped their growth rate. Since being processed, they have nourished family and friends, and I am experimenting with lard based soaps and candles.
Elderberry delivered the first twin lambs on the farm and was my first black sheep. She was tragically also my first case of CL on the farm and was culled as part of my journey to run a clean herd.
Peanut was a wild one. She was a purebred Katahdin and the ring leader of multiple sheep escapes. While she had zero respect for fences, I was sad to see her go ahead of getting the chance to be a mom. She was my 2nd case of CL and my 2nd cull as I work back towards a clean herd.