The end of an era..... We sadly said Good-bye to our beautiful Maxx after he suffered a seizure and stroke on February 5, 2023. Although his time with us was cut short, we are so grateful for his presence on our farm. He truly was one in a million! Personality, presence and a genuine joy to be with! Such a special boy....we will not forget you!!! **September 15, 2023--Maxx's last cria was born ON HIS BIRTHDAY!!! He is a stunning little dark fawn male and we could not be happier!! This was a bittersweet/joyous occasion all rolled into one. We are looking forward to Maxxson's future in our herd!!** ______________________________________________________________________ Maxx MacGyver is back home on the East Coast!! We are so pleased to announce that this gorgeous boy is now residing with us at his new forever home, Honey Maple Farms!! What an exciting opportunity this is to have him join our herd! Maxx has certainly been around and has the ribbons and banners to show for it! AND he has the most beautiful fleece...check out his pictures! *As described by his previous owner* Maxx is one in a million! You have to see this guy to believe him! With each of his SIX championships, judges have repeatedly commented on the high quality of his luster & density that put him above the rest in his class. Check out the photo of his lustrous fleece (use sunglasses!) His lock structure is amazing, as cool & greasy as it gets. His fleece is already burning up the show circuit!! Maxx has all the great combined characteristics of his sire, multiple award-winning, 7x Herd Sire of the Year, Macgyver and the beauty & outstanding locks of his dam Angelinn, a rare Rufino daughter. Maxx is extremely upright with the attitude and characteristics of the champion he's already proven to be. ___________________________________________________________ At least 5 of Maxx's offspring have taken top awards in both halter and fleece, including 4 Color Championships, and fleece awards for Judge's Choice, Best Hand, Best Luster and Best Lock Formation!! . This guy is a fleece machine...and it really IS all about the fleece! Maxx STILL has top 1%-2% EPD's in 3 categories at 13 YEARS OLD!!! We know he's got the looks, but we are sooo anxious to see what he can do for us in terms of fleece production! While we recognize that Maxx is a well-seasoned herdsire....we believe he still has a few good crias left in him and we would love to add to his legacy here at Honey Maple Farms!! Maxx has the best personality and we hope that he will pass that trait on to his crias as well!!

QueLada is another example of the perfection we are finding in our Zeus/QueLinda cross. Both parents pass on their desirable genetics in both correct conformation and high luster fleece with lovely locks. Zeus has unquestionably retained his style and grace as did QueLinda who was rated SUPERIOR in the 1993 Importation records. We learned this matriarch recently passed away after a very fruitful life. She will be remembered with much admiration for her gentle nature and beautiful offspring. Another trait that appears to be heritable and that we are breeding for here at ATV is a gentle temperament and QueLada has the sweetest of dispositions. QueLada produced a beautiful female cria on July 23, 2008 sired by Our Accoyo Ricardo that is a Peruvian Santiago son bringing new genetics to our foundation herd with QueRicci. In 2009, she produced a high luster and beautiful medium fawn male that is sure to be a winner that will soon be going to Colorado. We liked him so much we rebred QueLada to Hugo for her 2011 cria, Que-2 (K-2) born July 20th that is very nice, looking similar to his full brother. QueLala, her 2010 offspring produced a 3.7# prime fleece at her first shearing when she was 11 months. We bred QueLada to Pacific Pride and she is due in May. She appears to produce color when bred to color and Pride's kids are exceptional.

Jubilation of ATV: The Elite Suri Herdsire with Unparalleled Genetics A Proven Producer of Exceptional Fleece Jubilation of ATV is a true standout in the Suri alpaca world, boasting exceptional EPDs and a proven track record of producing offspring with superior fleece quality. Genetic Powerhouse Top 1% EPDs: Jubilation's EPDs (Estimated Progeny Differences) are truly remarkable, ranking in the top 1% in four critical categories: AFD (Average Fiber Diameter), SDAFD (Standard Deviation of Average Fiber Diameter), SF (Spin Fineness), and %F>30 (Percent of Fibers Larger than 30 Microns). This exceptional achievement solidifies his status as an elite Suri herdsire. Ultra-Fine Fleece: His offspring consistently inherit his exceptional fleece traits, showcasing luxuriously soft, uniform, and low-medullation fiber highly sought after by fiber artists and discerning breeders. Consistent Quality: Jubilation's low SDAFD ensures that his progeny will consistently produce high-quality fleece with minimal variation in fiber diameter, adding to their appeal for both hand spinners and commercial processors. Superior Spinning Potential: His top 1% SF ranking indicates that his offspring are likely to produce fleece that is ideal for spinning into the finest, most luxurious yarns. Balanced Traits: While fleece quality is paramount, Jubilation also exhibits strong rankings in Mean Staple Length (MSL) in the top 15% and Fleece Weight (FW) in the top 25%, ensuring that his offspring will produce ample quantities of this exceptional fiber. Proven Offspring Retained Crias: All of Jubilation's crias from the dam SSilkens ARENDELLE have been retained for their exceptional fleece, a testament to his ability to pass on his elite genetics. Notable Offspring: SSilkens Persephone, Lincoln of SDAA, SSilkens AND A 5 6 7 8, and SSilkens D'Artagnan are just a few examples of Jubilation's progeny that showcase his ability to produce alpacas with dense, well-structured, and lustrous fleece. True Black Genetics: Jubilation carries the rare True Black allele, demonstrated by his offspring SSilkens Lincoln. This offers breeders a unique opportunity to introduce this sought-after color into their Suri herds. Champion Lineage Jubilation's impressive pedigree includes the multi-award-winning herdsire DDF Accoyo Tourbillion and the outstanding DDF Accoyo Esperanza, further solidifying his genetic strength. Both his sire and dam have achieved multiple championships and awards, showcasing their exceptional conformation and fleece quality. Conformation, crucial for an alpaca's health and breeding success, is meticulously judged in the show ring, focusing on traits like a level topline and correct leg angulation. Jubilation of ATV exemplifies these desired traits with his sturdy, well-balanced frame, ensuring his offspring inherit not just superior fleece but also structural soundness.