New Baby reindeer to my herd

Do they ever "call" to each other?

 

Beautiful, beautiful, video, BoHoKaren!! What a happy greeting!!!

 

Nice video Karen, They looked very surprised to see her. What a fun welcome she received.

 

Caviar, the only time you hear a vocal noise from a reindeer is a "honk" from a calf or grunting from mother in the first few weeks after birth (Summer) if they get separated. Apart from that, they make a clicking noise (tendon rubbing on bone in foot) to keep herd together in blizzards etc. Any vocal noise would loose body heat - obviously not a problem in the UK but that is one of the wonderful ways these beautiful creatures have adapted to cope with Very cold climates.

Today's video starts with me "hiding" behind a branch to get far enough away from Hector for some footage, then ends with me backing away while he chases me for a head rub.... must stop this before he has BIG antlers (that should stick forwards too) next year. There are practical issues with very tame reindeer!!!

 

Great video Karen
Hector looked quite annoyed that you wouldn't hold still and be a head scratching post for him lol. (He's only a little bit spoiled rotten huh Karen? LOL). I can see how that could be a major problem if he's still trying that when he grows his next set of antlers... I definitely wouldn't want him sneaking up behind me, that's for sure

 

Just a thought for today....

Despite the babies having been separated from their mothers' for nearly 3 months, for weaning and then the rut, it is lovely to see that now the herd is back together, babies and mothers usually graze side by side.
It looks as if family bonds are strong in a reindeer herd.

 

Awwwwwwwww
Enjoy the calm before the storm Karen, lol. Baby watch, birthing and then Hector's rut are all gonna be here faster than you can blink!

 

Happy New Year to you all and Thank You for following, year round...
We have day to day management to come (training, worming, inoculations and there is always the traumas that aren't expected) but our hopes for 2016 is "up to" 4 calves.. all depends if my girls "liked" Monty. 2 proven mothers', plus 1 first time (my unicorn, Ana) and Mischa my wonderful reindeer girl who has had really bad luck so far... BUT 3rd time lucky... This year she WILL have a baby to tend, even if she can't feed it - (if I am hand rearing, 2 hourly feeds round the clock and I will be driving you crazy, posting to keep me awake :0 !!!! )...

 

Happy New Year Karen, I wish you much success with your herd in 2016.

 

Keeping fingers crossed for four HEALTHY and beautiful baby reindeer with tender, loving mamas! (Then will come the thoughts of where to put them all, lol!)

 

Happy New Year Karen Thanks for all your posts...Can't wait to see the new babies

 

Scary thing is, I have lots of space (acres) to increase my herd but not enough of me to exhibit elsewhere.
Could employ other to help.. but only seasonal and would need more vehicles and trailers.... but only for 4 weeks of the year...
or if I breed more I need to sell babies..... it's a difficult one!!
Don't ask me yet - I don't know

 

Happy New Year to you and the reindeer! Waiting excitedly to see new babies!

 

Karen - You provided us all with an adventure...into the land of reindeer! I thank you for this wonderful ride...LOL
I wish you, your family and of course the herd....a very healthy & happy New Year!

 

It can be an absolute roller coaster Brooke - I have laughed and sobbed my socks off on the same day...
Let's just hope it's all smiles this year... but life just isn't like that!!!

Hugs and kisses to all who follows post and we (the reindeer) really hope your wishes come true... let's all work towards our goals and we'll reach them - if we really try!!! xxx

 

Wishing you and the reindeer "All the Best" for 2016 and beyond! I am hoping with fingers crossed Mischa will be a healthy, happy mother this year and I am not sure I could sell my babies either..that would be a real tough decision to have to make! But until then lets all just watch and enjoy the months to come! Thanks for the posts!

 

A little DIY in the paddocks today, was hampered by Hector.
The saying "don't bend over your toolbox" comes to mind!
Someone said they hoped all this seasons (expected) calves were like Hector... NOOOOO!!!
Pictures are after I distracted him with branches, to get up close and personal with!!!

 

Maybe we should all wish you little girl reindeer and not little boys?

 

Boys certainly can be precocious but Hector has obviously captured your heart (and ours...Little Lotte too)

 

He may be a handful - but he is so gorgeous!