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AlpacaNation Q&A with Bentwood Alpacas
Suzanne & Mark Drumm
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5344 Rt 80, Tully, NY 13159
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315-696-5958
AlpacaNation: How did you become interested in alpacas?
Bentwood Alpacas : Mark found an advertisement for alpacas in his farm magazine and handed it to Suzanne and said, "Why don't you look into this?" That led to hours of research on the internet, many visits to various local farms, and countless discussions on the pros and cons of alpaca farming for us.
AlpacaNation: Any embarrassing moments you would like to share?
Bentwood Alpacas : Actually, I think there are too many to mention. Too bad there wasn't someone following us around with a video camera at all times. We've had some hilarious mishaps in the barn. We've ridden alpacas, been spit at, run in circles trying to herd them, and the list goes on.
AlpacaNation: How did you decide on your farm name? Is there a special meaning behind the name?
Bentwood Alpacas : Along the driveway leading to our farm we transplanted a bunch of maple trees. One of them just would not stand up straight. The wind kept blowing it over and bending it and we kept trying to straighten it and stake it up. The tree has subsequently died, but the name stuck. Also, as a builder, Mark appreciates the art of bending wood. In our home we have many curved walls, arches, and pieces of furniture. Bentwood seemed like a good name for our farm.
AlpacaNation: How do you see your farm and alpaca business growing over the next 5 to 10 years?
Bentwood Alpacas : Of course we plan to have more alpacas in the years to come. We hope to continue to be successful in our breeding program. The genetics of the coloration intrigues us. We hope to have gained a foothold in the fiber processing end of the industry. I hate to see all of our good fiber just going to waste. I'd also like to help teach others what we have learned on our farm.
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