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AlpacaNation Q&A with Crazy Acres
Jody & Judy Grack
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7851 240th St E, Lakeville, MN 55044
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952-461-4225
AlpacaNation: How long have you been in the alpaca business?
Crazy Acres: We purchased our first animals in 2007.
AlpacaNation: How did you become interested in alpacas?
Crazy Acres: Jody was on vacation in 2006 and visited an Alpaca farm out in Maine.
AlpacaNation: How did you decide on your farm name? Is there a special meaning behind the name?
Crazy Acres: Life is best when it is "Crazy" and our life is crazy when you add a handfull of bassets and a couple of barn cats to the number of alpaca that live on the farm.
AlpacaNation: What is your greatest achievement or favorite memory since you started raising alpacas?
Crazy Acres: Moving the animals in to their new barn. It was wonderful!
AlpacaNation: What advice would you give to those just getting started in the industry?
Crazy Acres: Do your research, make a business plan and a budget and then double it.
AlpacaNation: What unique challenges do you face as a small, mid-size, or larger breeder?
Crazy Acres: Name recognition, no one knows who we are and good old experience, but we are getting more of that every day!
AlpacaNation: Any embarrassing moments you would like to share?
Crazy Acres: I actually thought drying Alpaca Pooh in my basement was a good idea, only at Crazy Acres.
AlpacaNation: What steps did you take to prepare for raising an alpaca herd?
Crazy Acres: I researched alpacas and visted several farms. I made purchases from farms that had woudl be willing to not only sell me the alpaca but who could also be my mentor. There is a lot if things even research can't prepare you for and it is wonderful to know that help is only a phone call away.
AlpacaNation: Do you have a favorite Alpaca? Why is it your favorite?
Crazy Acres: Each animal has it's own personality and I do have several favorites.
Noelle - She is so food motivated, if you feed her once by hand she remembers you and always checks you out for a treat the next time you vist.
Misty Gray - She has the most beautiful big black eyes, they just mesmorize you!
Vuitton- Have you looked her her? I just want to squeeze her!
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