Augusta Rose (Austin daughter) at MABA 2009 -  Augusta Rose placed SECOND PLACE (2nd) at her first showring appearance this past weekend (NOV 13-14) at Maryland Alpaca Breeders Assoc. (MABA), which took place at Westminster, MD.  She competed in Juvenile Female White Full-Fleece Halter class.  It was loads of fun as this was Mariska's first alpaca show.  

         

The Khantender Optimo - Ragged Edge Professor (Khantender's only show age offspring at this time) received THIRD PLACE (3rd) at his second showring appearance in his dark fawn full-fleece halter class at PAOBA 2009.  How exciting!  Click here for his pictures.

Photo Shoot -  May 10, 2009: Wimbledon was photographed to show off his handsome and wonderful phenotype.  Our very own Augusto's Austin (Augusto son) is his sire.  He was born on November 3rd, 2008 (Augusto's Austin X A.L. Paca's Venetia).

                     

It's a Girl! -  Tuesday, April 21st, 2009, Laurel delivered a healthy 16.3 pound baby girl cria and an IgG over 3000.  She (Augusta Rose) is sired by our very own Augusto's Austin and all white with no dark recessives.  She is fiesty, independent and very difficult to get to stand still while weighing, haha.  She has Hemingway, Caligula, Oro, and Augusto genetics.  See her fleece pictures below, the first picture is during her first week (bundles/crimp) and the second picture is during her third week (she is now very bright).  Wimbledon, our Austin male cria from November 2008, is growing up handsomely and now has a fully fleeced head and his head looks just like MiraKhan's did as a cria!  We love those heads!

 

          

         

The Khantender Optimo - Ragged Edge Professor (Khantender's only show age offspring at this time) received SECOND PLACE (2nd) at his first showring appearance in his dark fawn full-fleece halter class at MAPACA 2009.  How exciting!  Click here for his picture.

Sad News - On Saturday, December 14th, 2008, An exquisit male cria born out of Simba's Princess Kiara and by The Khantender Optimo parished at New Bolton Medical Center from peritonitis.  This little guy held much promise as his fleece was developing into astonishing little bundles of bright crimp.  This combination holds such promise that we intend to rebreed the pair.  He was assured that he would never be forgotten.

                   

Wimbledon! - Monday, November 3rd, 2008, A.L. Paca's Venetia delivered a healthy light fawn / beige male cria with a dark recessive, (Wimbledon) that is sired by our Augusto's Austin.  He is a little-heart stealer with his beautiful solid frame and phenotype.

                

Mirella Freni - Mirella received Third Place (3rd) after momentarily being placed into the second position in her White - Full Fleeced Halter appearance at VAOBA '08.

 

It's a Girl! - Tuesday, October 14th, 2008, Miss Personality delivered a healthy 16.2 pound baby girl.  She looks just like mom and exhibits some of her Sire's exceptional fleece qualities.  Her Sire is Standing Ovations from Mountain Meadow Alpaca Farm in Goode, VA and co-owned by Highland Alpaca.  After much discussion (as there always is) we have decided to name her Adelie (after the Adelie penguins of whom Jill is quite fond of).  Mom and cria are doing great!

  

National Alpaca Day '08 - Come see us on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 9am - 5pm for Alpaca Fiber Arts Demonstrations.  See www.cvalpacas.com for information about the events at the other farms scheduled for the same weekend and directions. 

Extreme Progeny Alpaca Auction - We attended the sale this past weekend (September 12-14, 2008) and had a wonderful time.  We would like to thank Debbie Hirt, Helen Humphreys and their staff for organizing such a informational and exciting event.  We would also like to thank Jim and Karen Tomaszek of SafeHouse Alpacas for producing such a nice quality female.  We look forward to her joining our herd. 

The Khantender Optimo - Khantender received Third Place (3rd) after momentarily being placed into the second position in his White - Full Fleeced Halter appearance at MAPACA '08 held in Harrisburg, PA on April 27, 2008.  The first Khantender crias will begin arriving this fall.  See his webpage for a picture.

The Khantender Optimo - Khantender received First Place (1st) in his White - Full Fleeced Halter appearance at Maryland '08 held in Westminster, Maryland on April 12, 2008.  The first Khantender crias will begin arriving this fall.  See his webpage for a picture.

Prince Tonoloway Pictures - Taken mid April 2008. Tonoloway received Third Place (3rd) in his White - Full Fleeced Halter appearance at PAOBA '08.  See his fleece picture below.

 

                

The Khantender Optimo - Khantender received Third Place (3rd) in a class of nine (9) for his White - Full Fleeced Halter appearance at VAOBA '07 held in Manakin Sabot (Richmond), Virginia on October 28, 2007.  Khantender also has his first confirmed pregnancy.

National Alpaca Day '07 -  Our thanks go out to all those who participated and attended our farm day event on September 29-30, 2007.  We extend a special debt of gratitude to all those who participated in the event and made it a success.  We also thank our neighbors and friends for their support. 

The CVAEMA Tractor Show - This event was held on August 10-12, 2007.  We would like to extend a special thanks to all those who came by to see The Spinning Booth and The Alpaca Stall!  The alpacas will see you next fall.

The Khantender Optimo - Silent Email Auction for breedings took place from July 20 - July 25th!  Thank you and congratulations to all of the bidders!

Cria Born: Prince Tonoloway - He was born on July 8, 2007.  His excellent lineage includes the likes of: Camilio, GrandMaster, Caligula, Hemingway (twice), and Oro.  UPDATE: Weight - 36 pounds as of August 12, 2007.

 

PAOBA 2007 Victories - The Khantender Optimo comes back in 2007 looking full and strong in the showring!  In his first 2007 showing, Khantender finished with First Place (1st), in white yearling huacaya full fleeced males at the PAOBA Breeder's Showcase at the Toyota Arena in York, PA on May 13, 2007.  Check out the Khantender Optimo link for pictures and info!  Simba's Princess Zariel also received high marks finishing with First Place (1st).  Check out the Princess Zariel's link for pictures and info!  The Aga Khan (Khantender and Mirakhan's sire) received First Place (1st) GET OF SIRE (his first Get Of Sire) in a class of 9 competitors at this same show as well!  Lastly, Simba of A.L. Paca's (Kiara & Zariel's sire), received Third Place (3rd) GET OF SIRE (his fifth Get ribbon)!

Mar 2007: New Info added throughout - Updated March 21st! Fleece statistics and pictures. 

Online Farmstore Improvements - Now you can buy online with credit via PayPal. Click Here

Herdsire Pictures Added - Check out the new pictures of our handsome lads, Austin and Bandito.  Click Here

Oct 2006: Nuther New Aga Khan Cria - Another Aga Khan cria was born on September 20, 2006.  It was a male, who at this time, has been called MiraKhan.  This name has meaning, because it is a miracle that he is still with us.  MiraKhan was born a full month premature at 11 pounds, showing basically all the preemie signs possible, and found hours after parturation with hypoglycemia and hypothermia.  We have been keeping a close eye on him, running tests, and thanks to some very special people at our veterinary office, he is healthy at this point.  Stay tuned for updates and new pictures.

Update: 26 NOV 06 - weight 29 lbs.

            26 DEC 06 – weight 35 lbs.

            FEB 07 - weight pushing 50 lbs

 

Below: MiraKhan Picture at 6-7 months....(remember he's one month behind schedule!)

                  

  

               

 

Below: MiraKhan cria pictures.

 

        

Sept 2006: SEPA Showring Results - The Khantender Optimo attended the South Eastern PA Alpaca Show (SEPA) at the Reading Expo Center on September 9-10, 2006.  For his second showring appearance, he won 2nd place.  Check out 'The Khantender Optimo' link for more information!

June 2006: Simba Crias Arrived- Miss Personality and Venetia have done it!  Venetia delivered on May 30, 2006, she had a female cria, medium fawn and white, Princess Kiara (key-are-a) pictured below.  Miss Personality delivered on June 1, 2006, Princess Zariel, a multi-colored brown and fawn female pictured below.  See their Daddy, Simba picture here. For more information, check out Simba, a 9-time Color Champion at AOBA Certified shows, at A.L.Pacas.  Update:  To date, Simba has won FOUR (4) GET OF SIRES!

Click Here To See The Princess Kiara Page

Click Here To See The Princess Zariel Page

Oct 2005: Aga Khan Cria - We had an Aga Khan cria born in October 2005.  It was a male, who is named The Khantender Optimo, who so far is an exquisite animal.  If you haven't heard of or seen The Aga Khan, you should check out this AOBA Certified 11-Time Color Champion!  Khantender, at his first show, won 1st place in his class at the PAOBA Breeder's Showcase at the Toyoto Arena in York, PA on May 14th, 2006.  His sire, The Aga Khan, succeeded as Reserve Color Champion at the same show this year at 45 months of age!  See Picture of The Aga Khan, courtesy of A.L. Pacas. And now, some pictures of little Khantender!

See Khantender's Page

Annual Local Events - Look for us at CVAEMA Tractor show events and the Shippensburg Corn Fest each year.  We also appear at Nanna's Treasures Open House event in Quincy (near Mont Alto, PA) annually the second half of November!

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5398 Altenwald Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268
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