We are a boutique alpaca stud located in the beautiful Mudgee district specialising in the breeding of Black Huacaya. Our aim is to produce black alpacas with fine, dense fleece and perfect conformation using the best genetics we can get our hands on!
We had been attracted to these fascinating animals for some time before purchasing our first animals in 2005. We started out with just one female and her male cria, and thus began our steep learning curve.
Knowing that we are limited in relation to stock numbers with our 25 acres led us to make a decision to specalise in one colour, and we ultimately decided on the challenge of beautiful Black.
Over the last couple of years we have ventured into the show ring, with impressive and encouraging results, and this adds another enjoyable dimension to our "hobby"
Alpacas are such a dream to farm, they are gentle, curious and intelligent, and with padded feet they are kind to the environment. Alpacas don't challenge fences, and are easy to contain. Each year we make temporary runs from paddock to shed for shearing, and this is often done with coloured plastic ribbons and a few star pickets. Some of our animals are easily lead on a halter by our children, aged 5 and 3.
Here at Ravenswood Alpacas, we test every animal's fleece annually. Each animal's histogram is available, and in some cases the the previous years' fleece is also available for your inspection. Please dont hesitate to contact us with your requirements.
Latest News
1st February 2012
We are gearing up for another busy show season, starting with Gulgong on 17th & 18th February 2012, followed by Roayl Canberra 24th - 26th February, then Mudgee on 2nd & 3rd March. This means its halter training time........some are better than others!
This also means its Fleece preparation time. We plan on showing the fleeces of Nero, Buffalo, and Nevaeh see below!
6th December 2011
We are pleased to announce after a recent trip to Victoria, we have been able to introduce Leajay My Nightmare genetics into our herd!
20th November 2011.
Shearing over for another year. Fleece samples taken, eagerly awaiting the results....We were assisted this year by Rochelle & Craig Spencer of Whispering Winds Alpacas, Cooks Gap near Mudgee.
Sarina being shorn
1st November 2011
Due to shearing not being done untill later in the month, we decided to shear our potential show team earlier, with the aim of ensuring that our animals have the required fleece length by showtime. Our little grey Girl Nevaeh really impressed us!
Nevaeh, Gryphon, and Phoenix, prior to shearing
Tynan, hoping thats it for another year
1st June 2011.
We have now registered for GST, and have an ABN: 14024020119. All prices have been adjusted, and now include GST.
Mudgee Show 5th March 2011.................WOW.
Animal Class results as follows.
Springfield Park Buffalo, 1st Male 6 - 18m all other colours
Reserve Champion Male Huacaya 6 - 18m.
Ravenswood Nero 1st Male 18 - 24m all other colours
Ravenswood Mirabai 2nd Female 6 - 18m all other colours
2nd Sires Progeny (Rondul Park Black Jasper)
Fleece Results as follows.
Springfield Park Buffalo 1st .......Male 6 - 18m (Fawns) .
Champion Male Huacaya 6-18m
Supreme Champion Huacaya Fleece.....
Ravenswood Nero 1st Male 18-24m Black
Champion Huacaya Fleece 18-24m
19th February 2011
Show season begins!! Whilst we recognise that Gulgong show is a small agricultural show we are still impressed with our results. The four animals we took all came home with ribbons.
Springfield Park Buffalo, 2nd male 6 - 18months (all colours) -
Buffalo also went onto win Reserve Champion Male (6-18 months) -both his and our first Broad Ribbon!!
Ravenswood Imogen, 2nd Female 18months and over all colours.
Ravenswood Nero,2nd Male 18months and over all colours
Ravenswood Mirabai (with Springfield park Victoria), 1st Sires Progeny (Rondul Park Black Jasper); this was particularly satisfying as there were 4 groups of Sires Progeny being judged in this class....and Jasper was the only black. Judge Daryl Bishop said that the fleece of these two animals was so alike it could be packaged and sold as one..."the blacks were clear winners in this class". This result reaffirms that we made a good decision with our first stud male who continues to impress us with his offspring. Go Jasper!
15th February 2011.
The show season is fast approaching. Come see us at our local agricultural shows,
Gulgong 19th Feb, or Mudgee 5th March.
We will also planning to attend the following AAA acredited shows -
Royal Canberra Show 25 - 27th Feb
Bathurst 6th - 8th May.
