Things You'll Need
- Reindeer Owners and Breeders Association website
- Money to buy a reindeer and maintain his or her growth and health
- Enough land to raise a reindeer
Instructions
Contact the Reindeer Owners and Breeders Association, or ROBA. They can let you know what to expect when raising a reindeer and tell you about breeders who have reindeer available for sale.
Email or phone the breeders you are interested in to find out about the reindeer calves they have for sale.
Decide how soon you want to take possession of your reindeer. Some breeders will allow you to take the babies at a young age if you are willing to do the bottle feeding yourself, while others prefer to wait until the calf has weaned from his or her mother.
Find out from the breeder what you will need to successfully raise your calf to an adult reindeer. He or she will be able to recommend dimensions for a reindeer pen, optimum diets to feed your growing calf and how to protect your new pet from chronic wasting disease.
Take possession of your reindeer calf and plan for Christmas celebrations featuring your new friend!