New Baby reindeer to my herd

Fencing contractors came today, but a late start as tractor had puncture, and them their hydraulics died on it's post bumper but they are up and running again.... might finish tonight, if not tomorrow.... I soooo hope as Hector was "very playful".

Thankfully he hasn't stripped velvet but he was playing with all with his antlers (wrapping them around legs and gently pushing) and chasing Mischa around paddock incessantly (guessing she has come in season early).

Yesterday the tree pile build for Hector and girl to strip out velvet, I planned for Boris to help haul trees. I kitted Boris out with his pulling harness so that he could help us move branches for the build.

All well for about 5ft then he just gently laid down and started chewing cud... (Memories of his early lead rope training but then he used to sit on my foot, rather than move forwards)!
Picture is of Boris and my two wonderful helpers... We were all too busy laughing to take pictures of him "On Strike"!

 

He probably thought "why should I do all the work when there are humans to do it!"

 

What a beautiful harness!

 

The harness is a traditional Sami harness (made from reindeer hide but it's good they use every part of the animal).

Just had to share with you all. I have just turned down a reindeer booking.... in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam! While I would love to visit their wonderful city and they would pay all flights etc., I just couldn't put my babies through 6548 miles travelling!!! I am honoured that my little herd has a worldwide following though but I will keep their bookings closer to home. After all I can't have them exhausted for their Big Christmas Eve Flight.

 

Wow! That's some invitation!

 

BohoKaren - You and your lovely reindeer are quickly becoming famous worldwide!!!!

 

Back to "real life" ... I have "my ducks in a line"... (photo), the babies anyway.

27th is the count down till I will have to give my babies Thor and Loki their last smooch..

And the BIG kids paddock

and little Freya being impatient for feed... please give her little antler bumps a cheer! She's trying!!!

 

She got a late start but they are trying to catch up!

 

Thor and Loki's antlers sure are getting big!

 

BohoKaren - Oh my .....how in the world did you get all 4 babies to line up perfectly at the trough??? Too cute!...from biggest to smallest. LOL It looks like little Freya is rivaling Hector in the "antics" department. How glorious the grown ups look with their magnificent antlers!!! Winter is coming!

 

Wonderful photo of the four babies! Freya is going to do well; one day she will have lovely antlers.

 

That was some invitation to go to Vietnam and I'm sure it would have been quite the trip but that is a long way to go! As usual I all the pictures!! The four cuties at the feeding trough is great and you can really get a sense of the difference in their sizes! Cheering for Freya and her antlers!

 

Karen, Congratulations on your world-class invitation to Vietnam!!....And many, many Kudos to you for putting the welfare of your beautiful reindeer in first place!!

 

It's PARTY TIME... the champagne cork has popped... Just been told that my reindeer's "Wacko" Neighbour has posted on social media that she is moving!!!!
Shortly peace and serenity will return to my pastures.... I can't tell you how happy I am.
Not my image but the best to express my feelings.... Party, Happy, finally feeling relaxed!


or the best I could do is..... (Katya, troughing too much frozen/thawed fruit before the others could get a look in!)

or... I'm in a sharing silly photos mood!
Boris

Lotte

I must stop posting sillies!!!

Party, party.... handing out virtual champagne and truffles!

 

Such great news!!!!!!

 

Great news Karen!! Party Hardy!!! BTW...we LOVE Sillies!!

 

I just hope it is true, having said that, Lets Party!!those sillies, most of them look like they are singing! Probably "Oh Happy Days!" Thanks for sharing such great news!

 

Great news Karen, and the photos look as if the reindeer are very happy about it as well!

 

Wonderful news. I will keep my fingers crossed that she a) does move and b) doesn't decide to do anymore damage before she goes. Once she leaves, give my thanks to the landlord (I'm assuming that may be why she is moving). Even if he isn't responsible, it wouldn't hurt to give him/her/them some appreciation.