Walnut Knoll Farm

CDF Collaborator Mac - The elder statesman of our herdsires - born on October 3^rd 2001.

Color:  Maroon…yes, Maroon.  .

Fiber Stats at three years of age:

Micron:                 22.1

SD:                          5.2

CV:                       23.6

CF:                        92.2

Stats at Four Years of Age:

Micron:                 23.3

SD:                          4.5

CV:                       19.4

CF:                        93.1

Awards:

Because of the removal of Maroon as an “official” color for AOBA, Collaborator was judged under a variety of color determinations…

June 2003 – AOBA National Fleece Show - Being judged as a Dark Brown, Collaborator’s fleece took 3^rd place in a large class.

June 2004 – AOBA National Fleece Show – Being judged as a Brown, Collaborator’s fleece took 2^nd in a class of seven

November 2005 – The Palmetto Alpaca Classic – Judged as a Brown, fleece awarded a 2^nd

January 2005 – The Sunshine State Alpaca Expo – Showing under halter for the first time and as a Black 3 year old, Collaborator was awarded 3^rd place

November 2005 – The Palmetto Alpaca Classic – Showing as a Bay Black, CMac competed against a number of 2 year old alpacas and took 1^st place in the 2 and older class

December 2006 – The Carolina Classic Alpaca Show – Three of CMac’s sons represented their dad well…earning him 2^nd in a highly competitive Get of Sire competition

Narrative

They took this beautiful maroon color off of the Alpaca Color Chart but not away from CMac   No matter what color you call him, CMac is a beauty - He stands tall and the “girls” love him.  Sometimes called pretty, sometimes simply called a stud…Ameripaca’s Big Mac has reason to be proud of his son.  Collaborator began his show career at a time when most are ending their time in the ring.  What was sometimes referred to as the twilight show tour, began as a lark, but ended with “The Man” stepping out!  His attention did wander to the fairer sex on more than one occasion; however, when it got down to performing, he was up to the task.  CMac is now settled into his life on the farm, adored by all the female alpacas and often used to stir up their passions!

CMac has performed best at his most important task…passing along championship characteristics to his offspring.  His sons, WKF Nighthawk and WKF MacGyver’s Mark, are winners in the show ring and in fleece competition.  Other “CMac creations” will soon join these two to further validate his job performance.

CMac is open for outside breedings on the grounds of Walnut Knoll Farm.  Come give him a look, see his offspring still on the farm, and book a breeding to this fine fella’.

Breeding Fee:  $1,400 (Standard Breeding Program)

Born on August 9, 2002.

Color:  Beige

Micron:                                          17.4

SD                                                   3.7

 CV                                                21.3%

Fiber greater than 30 microns            0.5%

November 2003 – Alpaca West Fest (Halter)

3^rd Place

April 2004 – Monterey Pronk (Halter)

                     2^nd Place in Class

                     Reserve Champion

January 2005 – Sunshine State Alpaca Expo (Halter)

                          2^nd Place

February 2005 - Fiber to Fashion National (Fleece)

                          4^th Place

March 2005 – Southern Select Alpaca Show Regional (Fleece)

                       3^rd of Nine  

March 2005 – Southern Select Alpaca Show Regional (Halter)

                       3^rd Place

November 2005 – Palmetto Alpaca Classic (Fleece)

                              1^st Place

No matter how you cut it, VF Legato is a winner.  Beginning with his genes and continuing with the evaluation of his presence and his fiber, Legato has done well from California to South Carolina.  When you talk of genetics for alpacas you usually begin with the sire of the offspring.  There is no better place to begin than with Accoyo 4Peruvian Legacy 6016; however, let us not forget Legato’s maternal genes…you know it really does take two outstanding alpacas to make something special like Legato.  In this case, NWA LTD Angie is the dam and brings Legato Accoyo blood direct from PPeruvian Felix G4562.  When you combine these two bloodlines you know to expect excellence…and we have it in VF Legato.  The cria that are the result of our breeding efforts with Legato are to kill for and they will be seen in the ring during this coming show season.  Legato is having a very representative showing of siring males of excellence and females that will carry his makeup to many other farms.  Legato can be viewed at our farm and can be a part of your farm’s genetic legacy if you hurry!  We will only be contracting for ten outside breedings to this fella’ each year.  We also restrict his breeding activities to the months of December to April.

Breeding Fee:  $2,800 (Standard Breeding)  Legato's outside breeding schedule will come to an end in late spring and will not pick up again until late November...If you want the best from this guy you probably need to give us a call soon to schedule.

MFI Fairbanks

Color:  White

Micron:                  23.6

SD:                          5.0

CV:                        21.1

CF:                        91.1

November 2005 – Palmetto Alpaca Classic

                              2^nd out of Five (Fleece)

                              1^st  (Halter)

January 2006 – Sunshine State Alpaca Expo

                         3^rd out of Seven (Halter)

March 2006 – Southern Select Alpaca Show (Regional)

                       3^rd  (Halter)

MFI Fairbanks came to our farm having no show experience, nor apparent training for entering the show ring.  Well, being of unsound mind, but with a game spirit, we proceeded in showing him as a three year old.  Born on September 1, 2002, Fairbanks entered the show ring for the first time at three years and two months old!  What did he do?  Well he took first place in a small class…not bad for an old man!  Since he did so well we put him with CMac and Legato to form our geriatric string for the 2006 season!   He placed highly in all events!  Of course there is a reason he did so well…after all his pop is MFI Peruvian Donovan and his granddad is none other than Accoyo PPPeruvian Augusto 6009.  While Fairbanks is a definite white, he has a good line of color in his background, and would be more than happy to share all his attributes for you.

Breeding Fee:  $750.00 (Standard Breeding)

Peruvian Bronex, born on January 17, 2005 with Accoyo blood running throughout his veins.

Color:  White

Fiber Stats:

At four months of age:

Micron:                                         18.4

SD:                                                  4.7

CV:                                               25.3

CF:                                                98.8

At two years of age:

Micron:                                         21.5

CV:                                               20.5

SD:                                                  4.4

Fibers Greater than 30 Microns:    2.7%

Awards and Honors:

November 2005 – Palmetto Alpaca Classic

                              1^st  Juvenile (Halter)

February 2007 – Carolina Alpaca Celebration

                            5^th of Nine (Fleece)

December 2007 – Nominated and Selected for Carolina Classic Alpaca Show

                              Alpaca FanFest Herdsire Walk of Fame

February 2008 – Carolina Alpaca Celebration

                           2^nd of Five (Fleece) 2 years and Older – Light

March  2008 – Southern Select Alpaca Show (Regional)

                        3^rd Fleece (2 years and older) Light

April 2008 – Palmetto Alpaca Classic

                     3^rd of Seven Fleece (2 years and older) Light

Narrative:

Bronex is just the right combination of perfect conformation, exemplary fleece, and full Peruvian genetics.  If you are looking for a link to Peruvian excellence on both sides of the family tree, then you need to examine this guy’s family.  His Sire is Magical farm’s My Peruvian Rolex, son of 4Peruvian Ajax 6004 and PPPeruvian Tafeta.  On his dam’s side you see that he is the grandson of PPPeruvian Accoyo Mr. President, another of Magical Farm’s foundation herdsires that was sold to A and A Alpacas for $155,000 at the 2002 Breeder’s Choice Auction.

During Bronex’s 2007 shearing, our shearer stopped long enough to exclaim, “Now this is an elite fleece!”  We think so as well and the proof is in his crias that now are pronking about in our fields!  Come see for yourselves, look at samples of his fleece, and then decide…you will be glad you added his strengths to your herd.

Breeding Fee:  $2,100 (Standard Breeding)

Date of Birth:  March 30, 2006

Color:  Bay Black

December 2006 – Carolina Classic Alpaca Show

                                    1^st Juvenile Black Halter

February 2007 – Carolina Alpaca Celebration

                           2^nd out of Eight Juvenile Black Halter

December 2007 – Carolina Classic Alpaca Show

                              6^th Bay Black Yearling Halter

February 2008 – Carolina Alpaca Celebration

                            2^nd Black Huacaya Fleece

March 2008 – Southern Select Alpaca Show (Regional)

                        3^rd out of Eight Black Yearling Halter

April 2008 – Palmetto Alpaca Classic  

                      1^st Black 2 yrs and older Halter

                      Black Reserve Champion Halter

April 2008 – Palmetto Alpaca Classic

                        2^nd Bay Black Fleece

April 2009 - Palmetto Alpaca Classic
                        1st Black 2 yrs and Older Halter
                        Black Reserve Color Champion Halter

 Narrative:
 

The morning WKF Nighthawk came into this world, a new day for our farm was born as well.  He provided evidence that our breeding strategies were paying off in spades!  Nighthawk and his buddies (both male and female) are a new wave in our efforts to live up to Walnut Knoll Farm’s slogan, “Emerging Excellence – Georgia Alpacas.”  An excellent blending of Chilean, Bolivian, and especially Accoyo Peruvian genetics, which combines Ameripaca’s Big Mac, Snowmass Snow*King, PPPeruvian Accoyo Augusto 6009, and Accoyo 4Peruvian Legacy 6016.  This unique blending has led to development of an exceptional junior herdsire, and promises to lead to many more from his creations. 

We do not trek all over the face of the earth to prove our alpacas to the world…we believe that the proof is in the pudding, and it is time for Nighthawk to begin his “baking” career.  We have plans for this young guy and will let you know when his services are available to outside breeders.  Do not worry, we are anxious to share this guy once he is proven…we want to see his crias in the ring making you proud of your breeding decisions! 

Breeding Fee:  $2,200

Date of Birth:  April 27, 2006

Fleece:

February 2008 – Carolina Alpaca Celebration

                          3^rd Huacaya Brown

March 2008 – Southern Select Alpaca Show

                        2^nd Brown Yearling

April 2008 – Palmetto Alpaca Classic

                        1^st Brown Yearling

Halter:

February 2007 – Carolina Alpaca Celebration

                            5^th Medium Brown Juvenile

December 2007 – Carolina Classic Alpaca Show

                             4^th Medium Brown Yearling

March 2008 – Southern Select Alpaca Show

                        3^rd Dark Brown Yearling

WKF MacGyver’s Mark was born to carry the banner of his dam and sire…and he will do it well.  With PCA Peruvian Microsoft, Accoyo PPeruvian Camilio G4561, Ameripaca’s Big Mac, Woods Edge MacGyver, and NWA, LTD Spike, he has the ammunition to do well.  Now he just has to use that ammunition to score with crias of excellence of his own.  Only time will tell, but we are holding the clock and we can tell it will be kind to Mark and to his owners…and to you if you chose to introduce him to your girls!  We know our “New Zealand team” shearer made a big statement on Mark’s fleece, his extreme attraction to Mark as a sound alpaca, and his wishes that he could take Mark home!  Well, you cannot take Mark home either, however, we are willing to share him!

Breeding Fee:  $950