Timberview Farm

Update on various reindeer things.
Crash, a bull calf from last year who destroyed the barn every night during his 12/1-3/6 unexpected rut is now Mr. Cuddles. So loving. We have about 6 more weeks before that changes & he goes into rut. Working to set up an area for him where damage caused will be minimal. Sadly, the antlers will need to go as soon as velvet is rubbed off in August.
Little Yule may need a new name. I noticed that he had a heart on his knee. Maybe his name needs to be Valentino? We’ve already had a bull named Cupid, so I can’t call him that. He is the sweetest boy. Dancer (his Aunt) & Joy (Mom) take very good care of him.
Sparkles is still 100% a ball of fire! She rules everyone but Joy. Joy just does not go for being bossed around. Sparkles has no fear & no boundaries. Her antlers are growing a little every day. She’ll never be a cuddler but she does like to sneak up behind us & poke her nose against the back of your calf when you are busy doing something.
Both calves are growing so fast. Yule will be 2 months on 7/5 & Sparkles will be 3 mths on 7/5.

Happy 1 month birthday to Yule & Happy 2 month birthday to Sparkles. Both growing big, getting antlers & still all legs. From the top, Sparkles looks very alpaca. She has a crinkly coat & big eyes. From the side, all reindeer.,Still opinionated & independent but has settled down & is much friendlier. Her antlers have gotten slightly taller than her hair.
Yule has a nice smooth coat. He’s still very dark. I can feel his antlers but they haven’t broken through above his hair. He is an absolute sweetheart. It seems I can’t get a bull here that isn’t super friendly. The friendly ones are the most dangerous when they go into rut. But what am I to do when he comes to me for snuggles🥰