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Hello,
Ours is not
a remarkable story. It is, however, the very
‘un-remarkableness’ that makes it unique because so many people
can relate to it.
You see, we,
probably like you, had heard about alpacas and were curious about
these "strange cousins to the llamas". We looked into several
business options and had even tried two different ventures. We
wanted to find something that we could do together and that would
satisfy our financial requirements, but would, at the same time
also give us the kind of lifestyle that we were looking for.
Dick had worked for
a large corporation for 35 years and knew all about the world of
corporation pressure and politics. While his job was not in
jeopardy at the time he did feel that he needed to have a plan in
mind in case the rumors of downsizing became a reality. We also
realized that the mid-fifties is not the ideal age to go looking
for employment in case the worst should happen. He wanted to be
able to retire, but we both knew that we wanted to maintain our
present lifestyle.
We first fell in
love with the beauty, grace and gentleness of alpacas. Being in a
herd of alpacas and hearing that wonderful hum for the first time
is an experience we will never forget! We began our inquiry stage
and learned so much! Upon investigating the financial
possibilities of raising alpacas and learning about how healthy
and hardy they are we were very impressed. After we consulted
with a financial advisor and tax expert we made the decision to
purchase our first alpacas in the spring of 1996. Just a few
months of raising and living with our alpacas was enough to
convince us that this was the best thing we ever did. We love
breeding and raising our alpacas and then having the fiber to sell
or use for ourselves. It is a very fulfilling process and one
that we enjoy.
We feel very
comfortable encouraging people who come to our farm to “get into
alpacas”. We know what a satisfying lifestyle raising these
beautiful animals has given us and we are happy to help other
people find the same satisfaction.
The very best way to learn about
alpacas is to visit an alpaca farm. Alpacas are easy keepers and
can be raised on small acreage. We can truly say that raising and
breeding alpacas is a very rewarding lifestyle. You are cordially
invited to visit our farm and see these gentle creatures for
yourself. Call or
e-mail
today and schedule your visit!
Is
breeding and selling alpacas for everyone? Of course not! But if
you like animals, like people, and have a desire to live a more
basic lifestyle, then it may be for you.
Foxrun Farms specializes in breeding
high quality alpacas for their fine fleece, conformation and
disposition. We are located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region
of Central New York just 25 minutes from Syracuse and about 55
minutes from Rochester with easy access to I-90. We take special
pride in offering quality alpacas with full reproductive
guarantees including a live birth through 30 days. Attractive
financing terms are available. Please contact us if you are
considering an alpaca purchase.
Inquiries
and
farm visits
are always welcome.
Our
services include breeding, boarding, brokering, marketing,
pre-purchase consulting and planning. We believe the alpaca’s
unique, incredibly soft durable fiber will ensure the long-term
viability of the North American alpaca market. Our aim is for
continued improvement of the domestic herd and to support an
alpaca textile industry that will sustain alpaca breeders well
into the next century.
Foxrun Farms Alpacas is proud to be a New York member of the
I Love Alpacas
breeder co-op. All members agree to uphold the highest standards
of customer service, support and ethics in the alpaca industry to
be able to remain a member of the "I Love Alpacas co-op".
Visit Foxrun Farms to see and touch an alpaca. They will enchant
you.
Call
(315) 626-2672 or
E-mail with questions or
to schedule a personal farm visit.
Farm Store Pictures
Schedule a Visit e-mail
Map
& Directions
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Dick and Debbie McCoy
Foxrun Farms Alpacas
10877 Slayton Road
Cato, N.Y. 13033 |
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Phone: (315)
626-2672
Toll
Free (866) 731-1249
Cell (315) 730-4252
FAX: (315) 626-6437
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