The results came back from the skin biopsy which are very favourable: Below is a write up from Jim Watts, MV. Sc, Ph.D: He is a rather special male!!! Jim Watts analysis: The 14 month old alpaca, FDA Rembrandt, has high levels of fiber density and fiber length. The density reading of 67.7 follicles per square millimeter will be lower when the animal reaches mature body size, but not sufficient to alter the fact that it is a high density animal. This view is supported by the high level of secondary follicle development that has occurred - a secondary follicle to primary follicle ratio of 13.5 to 1 is exceptional for an alpaca. The primary fibers and secondary fibers are fine in diameter (means of 24.5 microns and 17.6 microns respectively) and very uniform in diameter (standard deviations of fiber diameter of 2.9 microns respectively). Note the low level of medullation (13%) in the secondary fiber population - a feature that is sought and only accompanies alpacas with a very fine and uniform fleeces. The fibers are growing in length at the fast rate of 0.55 millimeters per day.

Starshire’s Vicente is a handsome, true black macho. He has excellent fiber and conformational characteristics. He is well grown for his age exhibiting a good size, well balanced frame, and a typey head style. His 18 micron fleece has a beautiful, soft handle and is organizing within the staple with character and crimp as well as packing in the density. Vicente’s dam, Caryzma, is a champion female. She has good size frame, a calm temperament and is maintaining a 20 micron fleece at age 5. She has produced only black offspring to this point. Her sire is 20 time banner winner HRF Peruvian Challenger who boasts a follicle density of 88.75 per square millimeter. Vicente’s sire, Patagonia’s Chief is a multi - color champion with a 16 micron fleece. Vicente has settled his first females! Contact us now for introductory breedings!