541-933-1832

timberviewfarmOR@yahoo.com

 

Located in the beautiful Mohawk Valley,

east of Springfield, Oregon

 

 

 

 


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Renting Reindeer or Leasing Reindeer for Displays and Promotional use in Oregon

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Antlers for Sale -- Framed Hoofprint Keepsake

Join us as we take you on a journey to learn about reindeer and what makes them one of the most unique

animals in our world!

our reindeer are available for:

  • Rental Displays

  • Long Term Leases

  • Field Trips

  • Educational Outreach Programs

  • Seasonal Atmosphere

  • Tree Farms

  • Media

  • and so Much More!

 

Family groups are also welcome to come up to the farm to view the reindeer to learn about what makes them so unique. This is a great way to spend more time with relaxed reindeer in a natural setting.  Not only do the children enjoy a great farm experience, but they get the opportunity to see that reindeer really do exist!!                                                                                                                                          

Contact us to book early; as you can imagine the reindeer are very popular during the holiday season!    It is never too early to reserve your date.

(541) 933-1832  or timberviewfarmOR@yahoo.com

 

 

A bit about reindeer:

Did you know reindeer can reduce the temperature in their legs, bringing that heat up to their bodies to conserve their body heat?

Did you know their antlers grow from the tips? And that females as well as males grow antlers?

Reindeer antlers drop off once a year.  Antlers grow rapidly.

Reindeer go through many changes during the year. From the change in their antlers to their coat density and color, they are constantly changing for the next season!

Frosty - one antler on, one off

Jingle Bell - antlers re-growing- currently in velvet

Things to know before visiting the farm:

The farm is a Bio-Safe Facility which means on or off the farm we observe cross-contamination safety measures.

No petting or touching of the reindeer is allowed to protect the reindeer from cross-contamination from another species, such as cattle, horses, sheep, goats, cats, dogs, pigs, birds, etc.

But!

We do have a clean reindeer hide, & antlers so kids (and adults) can touch parts of a real reindeer!

Although our reindeer are very tame and enjoy being around people very much, they are animals, and as with any animal safety measures are taken to ensure all have an enjoyable experience. 

 

Prancer1 yr old -  Rudolph 2 yrs old

 

 

 

Reindeer shown above part of a Mongolian herd, 2003.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Do reindeer really exist?

A. Of course they do!! Really! In fact, reindeer and their cousins, the caribou are the only living species of hoofed animal which exists around the whole northern hemisphere above 60 degree of latitude.

 

Q. How long have reindeer been around?

A. Rock-carvings indicate that stone-age hunters caught and tamed reindeer to use as decoy animals (for hunting) as early as 5000 years ago.

 

Q. Where else can I find reindeer?

A. Reindeer live in the lower 48 states, throughout Canada and are still a viable, working animal in Scandinavian countries, Mongolia, Russia, and Alaska, where groups of people depend on reindeer to survive.

 

Q. Are Reindeer really Caribou?

A. No, they are not!  Reindeer have the scientific name of Rangifer Tarandus Tarandus and Caribou have the scientific name of Rangifer Tarandus Grantii.  Caribou are wild in nature and could not tolerate captivity.  Reindeer are quite comfortable around people and in being contained in small areas, such as a display pen. Caribou also have longer legs, longer faces and breed and give birth at a slightly different time than Reindeer.  They are cousins in that they have many similarities, but they are separate species.  For more information on how reindeer are different from caribou you can read more at: http://arran2.blogspot.com/2007/06/reindeer-or-caribou.html

 

 

Check out our New Merchandise!

Jingle Bell - 5 yrs old female - Summer 2005

Award winner - Largest antlers on a Female Reindeer

You'd never think so, but Reindeer antlers do start out small!! Sugar Plum at 6 mths with Heather & Kyle

 

Rental RATES for daily displays

 

if your town hasn't included reindeer in  their winter event planning, tell them about us!

scheduling for another fun display year in 2012 - call now

If the date you want to book is marked "booked" on our calendar below, or the date you would like isn't shown, contact us anyway.  We may, if possible, adjust our schedule or open new dates to accommodate your needs.  We'll do what we can to fill your request if it is at all possible. There are only so many days available though, so booking early is critical for daily rental availability. Booking begins early each year (we're talking before our current season ends, current client's rebook)  so if you have a date in mind for your event, we can't stress enough to book early in the year.

Our reindeer only travel within Oregon.  Basic daily rental display, lease pricing and general details for renting or leasing reindeer are listed below this calendar

2012 calendar

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday
        Nov.1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 -

WOODBURN COMPANY STORES 12-7pm

 

19 20 21 22 - Thanksgiving

23 -

GATEWAY MALL SPRINGFIELD

8-1

LOCH LOLLY CHRISTMAS FOREST - NORTH PLAINS, OR REINDEER ON DISPLAY DURING OPEN HOURS UNTIL 12/5

NOV 24-

BEAVERTON TOWN SQUARE

10-5

25 -

PEACEHEALTH RIVERBEND

10:30-2:30

 

OAKWAY CENTER 4-7pm

 

26 27 28

29-

MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC CLUB  4:30-6:30 PM

30 - Oregon Gardens

 

DEC 1 -  

DENNIS' 7 DEE'S GARDEN CENTER POWELL 10-5PM

Oregon Gardens

 

 

DEC 2 - Oregon Gardens

 

 

3 4 5 6

DEC 7- DENNIS' 7 DEE'S - LAKE OSWEGO 10-5

 

DEC8

DENNIS' 7 DEE'S GARDEN CENTER -CEDAR HILLS 10-5

 

 

DEC 9

 

 

 

10 11 12 13

DEC 14

 

 

Dec 15 -

 

 

16

 

17 18 19 20 21

22

23

24 25        
           

 

don't delay - - contact us now to reserve

your date for the 2012 holiday season!

Short Term Displays -

Reindeer displays are ideal for anyone looking to draw a crowd to their holiday event!  When our reindeer arrive, out of nowhere, people seem to appear before we are even out of the truck.  By the time we have the display panels set up, there is always a crowd gathered.  The funny thing is, most of the crowd doesn't know exactly why they are excited and what they are waiting for!  Then the doors to the trailer open and out jump the reindeer!  The ooohs and ahhhs can be heard throughout the crowd over the bells that our reindeer are wearing.  That excitement and anticipation is one of the many reasons why our reindeer are so popular at holiday events.  Reindeer are like unicorns - many people want to believe in them, but since they haven't seen them, they don't think they actually are a real species and they have a mystical quality.  Are they really reindeer?  They can't believe it!  We've had people spend hours around the pen just looking at them over and over and asking us questions about these unique animals.

 

 

 

Our displays are custom designed to work with your event, although we do have some animal/people safety rules that always apply.  We'll work with you to provide an outstanding addition to your event!  We display only throughout the state of Oregon.  We can recommend other reindeer owners for displays in other states.

 

We hope you understand when we say that reindeer are not petting zoo animals (see antlers in photos for one of the reasons why).  For safety to your clientele and our animals, the reindeer must remain in their display pen for the duration of the display time.  Photos can be taken through the display panel grid.

 

 

 

 

Each display is quoted individually depending on display requirements, time and day we have the reindeer on display & specific client requests.

We can take your request to bring a particular reindeer for your event, but can not guarantee that reindeer will be available, as the one you ask for may already be reserved by another client, or in the case of injury, out of commission.  We do our best to honor your request, but please understand if we can not.  The good thing is that all our reindeer have great personalities and no matter who arrives, your crowd will not be disappointed!

 

Basic charges:

$750 is the absolute minimum charge (not including mileage) for 2 hours or less of basic display with no special requirements for the display location.

$925 is the minimum charge for 4 hours of display, not including mileage.

$225.00 per hour after the 4 hour minimum is met for additional hours of display up to 7 hrs.

$1,750 is the minimum basic day rate for 8 hours of display (not including mileage) with no special requirement charges added.  

**Additional charges may apply to your display request.

Indoor displays or displays that are located further than 100' from truck/trailer unloading area - add $200 set up charge.

On years when available, reindeer calf petting station - add $150 for full day/$75 for 4 hr booking (facility must provide hand washing stations).

10% discount on day rate for back to back display date bookings (example- Sat/Sun full days).  Discount applies to full day rate only; mileage and any additional charges are added after day rate is calculated. 

 

Mileage charges for travel time is at $3.00 per mile, round trip.  30 mile credit each way is allowed per trip.

 

Display includes 2 reindeer, 15' x 20' containment pen, reindeer handler to answer questions, set up, clean up, liability insurance for the reindeer and a great holiday experience!


You
provide safe, flat display site cleared of all debris, *tent or overhead shelter if required by weather for your clients to enjoy viewing,  **appropriate parking close by for our truck/trailer (within sight of display area), *** lighting for night displays around pen (see below for more info on appropriate lighting), security personnel for keeping your crowd back from the reindeer as they are transported back & forth from pen to trailer, & ****advertising and onsite signage for event.

 

* - we use a small pop-up for keeping our equipment out of the rain.  This pop-up is not intended for use by people viewing the reindeer at your event.  If you wish to have a cover for your crowds please arrange to set up your tent before we arrive with the pen and we will set up our pen along side of your tent structure.

** - we use our truck to store excess equipment rather than clutter up our display site. So we are never out of sight of our animals while they are in the pen, parking must be within eyesight range so we can grab what we need quickly and not leave the display site unattended.

*** - for safety, lighting needs to be hung from above instead of coming in from the side of the display pen.  When lights shine in to the pen from the side, the animals and handler are blinded, which creates an unsafe situation. 

**** - Attendance will increase greatly if you advertise that the reindeer will be at your event.  Reindeer draw in crowds like you would not expect if you just let people know they will be at your event.  If your intent is to increase sales we suggest placing the reindeer display pen in an area where your customers must walk through your store or venue to reach the reindeer area.

 

 

Our display pen is 15 feet x 20 feet.  We will not display in an area that requires less room than we consider comfortable for the safety of our reindeer.  Display area must be relatively flat so pen can stand securely. Grassy areas are not a good surface for set up unless you don't care about how it looks after the display, as reindeer have very large hooves and will tear up the grass. Grass must not have any chemicals (fertilizers etc) added 60 days before the reindeer are to be on that surface. Responsibility for covering and protecting inside flooring is our clients.  Our pen has metal poles and reindeer have sharp hooves.  For inside venues we suggest laying down a tarp, then sheets of 3/8" plywood before we arrive and put down our tarp.  Our tarp is not sufficient to protect inside floors.  Walkways to and from an indoor venue must be protected also.  Ask us what works well for these areas.

 

 

 

Leases -

Minimum lease -10 days. Basic lease price is $4,000 for a 10 day period.  Depending on additional requests or setups, this price may change.  Client provides approved pen and shelter setup.  We also lease for longer terms - contact us for specific pricing.  Two reindeer per lease.  USDA license must be obtained or currently held and in good standing by facility where reindeer will be on display during full lease timeframe (we can assist with info on obtaining a USDA license) or you must provide one person we can train to oversee reindeer care while they are on site for the length of the lease.  Facility for reindeer housing & display can not have been used for sheep or goats anytime prior to reindeer being on the same area.  6 foot fencing/pen with sturdy shelter must be provided, as well as assigning at least one person in charge of care & feeding that we can train on care & reindeer facts to share with your viewing audience.   We require a person stay in a trailer or camper at the pen site overnight.  We deliver, pick up, provide feed and food/water containers, decorated halters, bells, lead ropes.   Veterinary care must be locally available and Vet notified of reindeer in the area during lease time.

 

 

**Field Trips -

$6.00 per child and non-chaperoning adult (under 3 free) ; $48.00 minimum charge for group.

Includes close encounter interactive reindeer education & hot chocolate.

Approx. 20 children or less per group with the reindeer at one time for farm field trips.  Chaperones are required for farm field trips - 1:5 ratio chaperone/children for 3-5 yrs; 1:8 ratio for 6 yrs & up.

Tables and chairs provided if you would like to bring your snacks to enjoy after fun with the reindeer.  Photos with reindeer in background possible.

**Field trips are scheduled around off-farm rental display calendar and can be very limited depending on how our traveling schedule is. 

 

Family Trips -

$10.00 per car - 1/2 hour viewing (on family day only viewing is limited to 1/2 hr per family; outside of family day you have as much time as you would like) and learning about reindeer.  Hot chocolate provided on family day.

Please call ahead (541-933-1832) to see what times & days the reindeer will be available to view.  During holiday season family viewing times are extremely limited.

Other -

  • Commercials & print advertising - call for quote.

  • Special pricing structure for rentaling reindeer on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day & New Years Eve/day display requests. Please call, tell us your plans and we'll work up a quote for you.

  • Antlers for sale: Variety of sizes and pricing.   A few sets are collector quality with larger than average size & multiple tines.  Prices start at $10 per tine for under 24 tines and $1,200 for 25+ tines unmounted.  Mounting kits available.  We rarely have small sets available as our reindeer grow very large racks on both the males and females.  Occasionally we do have single sides available for sale due to damage on the other side, but this is rare.
  • shown - Collector's set of 2005 First Place female antlers currently available, with Safari Int'l score of 538.  Approx. 4' x 4' in height/width - $2,000 unmounted

  • 17 tines total both sides - $170 (unmounted) + shipping

 

Autographed hoof print and photo

Each photo is an original hoof print (imprinted from your requested reindeer - we ask them nicely:) and includes a photo and message from your choice of reindeer. Handmade and customized per each request, limited quantities.  We suggest ordering early in the year to avoid disappointment as Christmas approaches and we run out of time to assemble.

Includes a photo of Vixon, Rudolph, Dasher, Frosty, SugarPlum, Twinkle, Prancer, Blitzen or Comet. 

$45.00 (framed) plus shipping***

***12/17/12 last date for ordering for Christmas delivery using rush shipping.

Each framed hoof print/photo is custom, and may vary in design from those shown below.

Reads "Believe in the Magic of Reindeer" and is "signed" by reindeer of choice

In Memory of

Jingle Bell

4/25/2000 to 7/28/2008