Reindeer Farm

Reindeer Farm, reindeer, Palmer, AK, serves the Matanuska Valley near Anchorage. This small-scale farm follows state livestock guidelines for herd health and well-being, including regular veterinary checkups and coordinated breeding records, and the team participates in farming workshops to track herd genetics and welfare outcomes.

Animals roam spacious pastures in summer and find shelter in insulated barns during colder months. Hands-on socialization begins in early spring when calves take part in gentle handling and pasture walks to foster calm temperaments. They follow a seasonal feeding plan that mirrors natural diets, offering lichen-rich forage with balanced supplements.

Occasional educational days introduce community members to reindeer behavior and northern ecosystems. Roots on a family homestead inform their sustainable approach, and they maintain modest herd sizes to ensure each animal receives close attention to its individual needs. Care routines limit stress through predictable schedules and quiet handling.