practice take-offs and landings, which are very import- ant skills for reindeer to have in order to carry out their Christmas deliveries! He will also practice his “click- ing” for when he lands on the roof tops. Topper will be the tiniest reindeer at the farm when you visit this year.
The Hoovers have their fingers crossed that they will be welcoming more tiny reindeer. As many as four new babies are expected to be born in the spring. If you’d like to keep an eye on all of the exciting new happenings on the farm, you can followSpruce Run Farmon both Face- book: facebook.com/SpruceRunFarmReindeer and Instagram: instagram.com/SpruceRunFarmReindeer More information on visiting Spruce Run Farm can also be found at SpruceRunFarm.com, where you can reserve your visit through the ‘Winter Reindeer Farm Tour” portal. We look forward to your visit!
Although not all of the famous reindeer visit and train at the rural Columbia County farm, you will recognize some of the reindeer names (Prancer, Dancer, Cu- pid, Vixen) when you visit. Farm visits are a new ad- dition this year. The Hoovers found that despite their travels, they were still not able to reach everyone who wanted to see the reindeer. To expand reindeer visiting options, they decided to open the farm to visitors the week of, and the week after, Christmas. “We are always excited to share the reindeer with others as they are such a magical creature. We love to watch how their Reindeer Magic brings out smiles and sense of wonder in everyone they meet. We aren’t sure if it is more fun to watch the little children or the “children” at heart when they first meet the reindeer!” During your farm visit, you’ll learn that reindeer are ac- tually a domestic animal, and have been for thousands of years. You will also learn all about antlers –when they grow, who drops antlers first and last, etc. You’ll also learn about the “special sound” that reindeer make and why it is important. You will have an opportunity to also meet the reindeer and possibly offer them treats. And you are definitely going to want to bring your cameras for pictureswith the reindeer! Thereare several locations set up for memorable photos of your visit at the farm. This year a new addition arrived on September 27th to the farm to complete his reindeer training. “Topper” is a four and a half month old, male reindeer. He is a sweet little fellow and is fitting in nicely with the rest of the res- ident reindeer. Topper, like the rest of the reindeer, will
Several of the other fuzzy farm inhabitants will be waiting to greet you as well!
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