Reindeer Rancher Will Soon Be Representing MI's 11th District

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It’s the busiest time of the year for a newly elected U.S. Congressman.

As WWJ’s Sandra McNeill reports, Kerry Bentivolio is spending his final Christmas as a reindeer rancher in Milford before he moves to Washington.

As for the song that includes ‘up on the roof-top click, click, click’ … Bentivolio said reindeer can hear the clicking sound of their tendons … it allows them to know that other reindeer are near.

“They are herding animals,” said Bentivolio.

His reindeer flew in from Alaska and said they are house-broken, “if you bring them in the house, it’s guaranteed to get broken.”

His six reindeer are hired out for parades and other events, they weigh in at between 300-600 pounds each and Bentivolio said, they are friendly, love children and a scratch behind the ears. they’ll go through about 30 bags of reindeer chow a month.

Bentivolio has been maligned over his Santa business but said he doesn’t pay attention, it’s all about the joy his reindeer bring to people.

Article includes a good video of Kerry and his reindeers:

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/19/reindeer-rancher-will-soon-be-representing-11th-district/

 

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We are looking forward to it!