Stirling Ridge Alpacas

18 YEARS & 20.8 micron, CF 95%

DUNCAN of Stirling Ridge

Nice boy! And in very good shape for his 18 years. I've been using him often to spit-check my bred girls and he definitely is able to breed. Just used him in 2020 with Finneana to lengthen her fine staple. If bought, we ask that you give him some TLC in the way of extra nutrition to keep his weight up: alfalfa or chow.

Here are his 2019 EPD results:
AFD, value .444, likely to give cria a higher fiber diameter than average, ranked 88.9%
SDAFD, value +.171, likely to give cria a less uniform fleece than average, ranked 90.7%
Spin Fineness, value +.596, like to add to SF, ranked 91.8%
%F>30, value —2.102, likely to produce cria with less micron >30 than average, ranked 48.9%
Mean Curvature, value —.11, likely to lessen curve, ranked 65.6%
SDMC, value -0.057, likely to lessen the standard deviation of curve, not ranked
%Medullation, value +1.315, likely to add some medullation, ranked 86.8%
TOP 19% in Mean Staple Length, value +1.306, likely to add to staple length
TOP 1% in Fleece Weight, value +1.105, likely to add to fleece weight
Birth Weight, value +.246, likely to add to birth weight
Not too shabby for a 17-year-old!

If you buy Duncan, we will bring him to WSU for a breeding soundness exam and an updated health check. That is included in his price. If he doesn't check out, you don't buy, and no money will be exchanged. Or you will be given a full refund if you have paid. Promise!

Click to see a copy of the CONTRACT for a herdsire breeding. If you are interested in purchasing Duncan, click to see a STUD PURCHASE CONTRACT.

Duncan has packed nearly 12 lbs. of dense fleece on his compact frame in his earlier years. Now 17 years old, he's still shearing heavy. His histogram is very decent for his age. There's no doubt about the improvement he's made on the girls he's been bred to by putting LOTS more crimpy fleece and a very pretty head on each of his babies.

We are very pleased to say that Premier Alpacas (of Absolute and Rubio fame) has used Duncan. Their website stated they have "incorporated these noteworthy bloodlines in our breeding program" of which Duncan is one. That is a huge compliment. Thank you!

Duncan's qualities in a nutshell:
CALIGULA genetics in dark fawn
Handsome head: short-muzzled, triangular
Compact at 150# and 35 inches at withers
Very proud and erect
Respectful and easy to handle
Shears HEAVY fleece weights
Improves fleece character, micron, shear weight
Early maturity (heritable trait)

Awards

Second place, Northwest Alpaca Showcase 2005

1st place in conformation of his composite class of 6 of which one was from Snowmass.

The judge noted Duncan's "deep jaw, nice earset, solid bone, pleasing proportions, and very proud presence."

Offspring

SOLD! Stirling Ridge HAZELNUT ARI# 30432833   D.O.B. 8/28/2006 (14 yrs) Huacaya, Female| Dark Fawn, 1/4 Peruvian, 1/4 Bolivian, 1/2 Chilean, Proven Sire: DUNCAN of Stirling Ridge Dam: NWA, Ltd. EBONY An amazing price and not a thing wrong with her; we are REALLY motivated to sell some alpacas to make room in the barn. Trying to downsize! Add $25... Stirling Ridge Alpacas - Moscow, ID Sold

Fiber Boy/Companion Stirling Ridge IAGAN ARI# 30432802   D.O.B. 5/14/2005 (15 yrs) Huacaya, Male| Dark Fawn, 1/4 Peruvian, 1/4 Bolivian, 1/2 Chilean, Non-Breeder Sire: DUNCAN of Stirling Ridge Dam: NWA Ltd. Ebony His 2020 histogram surprised us! Iagan is a dark fawn boy out of a true black dam with Zorro PC G188 and Caligula genetics. His background has lots... Stirling Ridge Alpacas - Moscow, ID Price: $400 Companion or FIBER boy

Updated 10/15/2020