Re: [AlpacaTalk] Colors
Color is always a fun topic...
We have found that no matter the color, quality is
always the most marketable. And as the market is
fickle the wisest thing to do is go for what YOU like
and work to produce the best possible improvements.
Patterns can be at a disadvantage as some folks
poo-poo them as not being good for a fiber industry
but all one has to do is investigate Jacob Sheep to
learn that is far from true.
Go for what attracts YOU. Also keep in mind that
breeding for specific colors is very tricky and hit an
miss. If you have a program built around improving
rather than specific colors (though say an emphasis on
darks) you will find a higher success rate and easier
marketability.
As to herdsires, a fabulous fawn has the possibility
of producing nearly any color and a high probability
of throwing improvements. It gets down to the
specifics of what your girls need by way of
improvements. Remember the hardest thing to improve is
conformation and bites, the easiest is fleece.
Have fun!
Bluest Skies
Jennifer Powers
Aero Ranch Suri Alpacas
Browns Valley CA
--- AmyJoLabbe@aol.
> We are still getting ready to build our herd. Cant
> even call it a herd, it
> will be so small. We have decided on 6 females to
> start.
>
> Color questions...
> What color babies are
> selling best? That is if quality to quality the
> animals are identical, what
> color will sell best.
>
> Also, at some point we would like to consider
> gaining a stud or two. Are
> there more desirable colors should we have a mixed
> herd of females? So far my
> son has said he wants and all black and my daughter
> a light fawn. We are
> figuring two whites. My favorite are the greys and
> the patterned. So maybe one of
> those too. Considering all the colors, what would be
> the ideal male color in
> order to produce marketable babies and fiber?
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