Care and Feed
 Reindeer are ruminants, and as such obtain only 20% of
their protein requirements directly from their feed, the other 80% is
obtained from beneficial bacteria which uses the animals feed as a
nutrient source.
The feed must remain in the rumen long enough for
this process to happen, fiber aids this process.
Feed that is too finely ground (a pelleted ration) or
lack of fiber in the diet will allow very little protein to bypass the
rumen, and a large portion cannot and will not be used by the
animals.
Therefore, we recommend a ration with pelleted minerals and vitamins,
and rolled cereal grains is best, along with pelleted alfalfa pellets.
 Provincial and state regulations may play a
part in fencing requirements.
We encourage all potential buyers to
check with their local authorities before purchasing animals.
Some types of handling facilities you may
want to consider are:
For more information on handling facilities
and equipment, please feel free to email us.
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