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Sampson
Full Name: Sampson
Gender: Male (gelding)
Character: Gentle Giant - guard, always on duty
Sampson came to the Triple-B Ranch from a nice little farm in
Sullivan County where he was receiving terrific care - but some
of the other animals (including those pesky miniature horses)
didn't seem to like him and gave him a hard time, bullying him
and hoarding the food. So he's joined
our llama family and seems to have adjusted very well. He'll
walk on a lead, hops up in the trailer without a second thought, and
quickly learned that it's safe to take grain out of a human's
hand. When the other llamas eat from your hand, it tickles. When
he does it, you'd better count your fingers when he's done! Not
really, of course, but he's a big boy
and he eats like a champ! And yet he's not the boss around here
- and will let just about any of his room-mates eat before he
does. He often takes on the role of guard - keeping an eye on
the dog, or whatever is around, while the others eat,
positioning himself between them and what he views as potential
threats. When the rest are gobbling up hay, Sampson is often
facing in the opposite direction, guarding his
herd. He and Danni often hang out together, grazing in the field
- a typical Mutt and Jeff. And one of Sampson's ears doesn't follow the other one - which
we think is just adorable.
 
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