Huacaya, Open (Female), Unproven | White, Medium Silver Grey

Description

Umbreon was 'lost' in the corner at our farm and we didn't attempt to breed her until 2023. She was a bit nervous about the process and she didn't take. We didn't press the issue, working with her to see if she needed help starting to cycle since we had left her open so long or if there were any medical reasons. For that reason we have her in our herd reduction sale priced as a fiber animal but we will allow the transfer of her certificate as breeder.

This is a terrible picture (apologies) but you can see she is a classic medium silver grey coloration. She has the more upright lithe body style -- 'stretchy' but balanced in frame -- rather than the barrel chested look that is en vogue in show system. In full disclosure, especially since this picture doesn't show her legs, she could use more face and lower leg coverage to be show competitive. Her fiber is very fine and uniform in ratio between primary and secondary fibers, consistent in her small amplitude high frequency crimp across staple and blanket, pretty uniform in her coloration with only those black marks on her topline that you see in the picture (no brown). If you handspin, you would love the feel of this fleece! She has a sweet personality and is curious of her surroundings though she is not a 'pet me' girl. She will come up to say hi but would rather you didn't try to pet her. She is an easy keeper with no medical issues.

I am surprised that she has not sold (maybe it is my terrible picture) but if she sticks around until next breeding season this year and I breed her, her price will go up significantly. She is only available at this price because I didn't want to go through the herdsire exposures that will be needed to get her thinking breeding thoughts last season. I can tell you her mood has already shifted since last season, so it could be as easy as a couple breedings.

She is very fine, with amazing uniformity, which is why we kept her even when we didn't have our act together for breeding and despite the afore mentioned shorter staple. I could see her paired to Ultra or Artorius -- both heavy boned and long stapled -- and producing a great cria on our farm and I know she could do the same with your herdsire. As I continue looking at her and writing her up, I start talking myself out of selling her, so if you are interested (what risk? at this price?) ask now.