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Chakana Blue Suri Alpaca Stud

Locality: Seville, Victoria

Phone: +61 423 547 768

Address: Kylie Lane 3139 Seville, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.chakanablue.com.au/

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25.01.2022 uW nl u This Macho is out of this world!

25.01.2022 A very reliable halter for alpacas. Check out all the colours

25.01.2022 A fabulous opportunity to learn the basics. Experience shared, with hands on learning. Great topics covered! Always learning? Book your place now

24.01.2022 Two beautiful Chakana Blue females for your consideration. Thinking of starting your alpaca journey or perhaps want to add some top end genetics to your breeding program? Both these girls are showing excellent Suri attributes. ... Future stud services,(once they’ve matured) can also be arranged. Contact Julie Blake for further details. 0423547768 PIC#3YRKU154 See more

24.01.2022 Curious and Curioser. Always learning. This is a good read.

24.01.2022 At this time of year we tend to get numerous calls about purchasing Alpacas. Here are some pointers for people looking to buy. Know WHY you want Alpacas; -Pets...Continue reading

23.01.2022 To the many impacted by the terrifying fires throughout Australia. Our heart goes out to you in such difficult circumstances.

22.01.2022 Wodonga Agricultural Show 14.3.2020 Attracting 110 entries with 21 Suris. Wodonga was a streamlined event with Julie and Joe Hofer as Convenors.... Chakana Blue/Gold Results: Chakana Blue Mastermind. - Junior Medium Fawn Male. 1st, Champion & SUPREME CHAMPION SURI. Chakana Blue Mirror Mirror -Junior White Female 1st and Champion. Chakana Blue Chemistry -Junior Brown Male 1st and Reserve Champion. Chakana Blue Time Machine -Senior White Male. 1st and Champion. Chakana Gold Tallulah -Intermediate Medium Fawn Female 1st and Champion. Chakana Gold Superstition -Junior Light Brown Male. 3rd Thankyou to; Halter Judges. -Natasha Clark -Apprentice James Wheeler Recruited Handler-Maddy Bissels

22.01.2022 We are excited to announce the co-ownership of Chakana Blue Ironman. (aptly now known as Tony) Alpacas On The Hill have purchased a half share in this upstanding young Macho to further advance their foundation Suri herd. Congratulations John.... Ironman is an extremely well packaged Suri. He carries a superb, highly lustrous fleece on a true to type, well boned frame. AND he has a true gentle nature. His genetics are top class and need no introduction. Soon to be certified, watch this space as he matures and makes his mark!

22.01.2022 Chakana Blue Mayora. Pictured at three weeks old. A pristine white fleece! Already has quite a presence, just like her Mum.

20.01.2022 The Suri, showcasing their magnificent fleece in Peru

19.01.2022 Late afternoon winters day at Chakana Blue. Boys just love to wrestle and its great exercise too Obi and Mach demonstrate their wrestling moves in this video. ... The older alpha male here, is coaching the younger male. Mach was born end of 2015 Obi, mid 2017. Note the really strong head and neck holds. The ability to drop, swivel and gain access to sensitive hamstrings and testes. A clear way to disable an opponent! If this was a serious fight it would include a whole heap of sound and blood. Males of any species will spar like this as valuable experience in case a situation arises where they should need to prove their dominance (usually always over a female) Adult males weigh in at around 70 kgs and with four legs can certainly manoeuvre with speed. Kept in male herds (of generally ten or more) the pecking order is good and the peace is generally kept by an alpha male. Male groups in small numbers is generally when difficulties can arise (and of coarse that is dependant on the particular alpacas personalities, which Ive discussed before) In the notes I will post a pic of the fighting teeth that Alpacas have. Purposefully designed for grip(facing back) and tearing ability. Obi shakes his head at the head and signals hes had enough. Grasshopper I have much love for you says Master Poe. See more

19.01.2022 Four white Hembras from Tahara have joined the herd here at Chakana Blue. We are hopeful these bloodlines will compliment our vision to adhere to the breed standard and utilise highly heritable fleece traits. Thank you Dianne, the girls are now shorn and settling in well.

19.01.2022 Dark Fawn Suri Wether. 16 months old. Halter trained. Registered with AAA. Health checked, vaccinated, vit D and mineral drenched.... Very useable fine fleece. Also have a younger light fawn male (not yet castrated) that would make a good pair. Call for further details 0423547768 PIC 3yrku154 See more

19.01.2022 A good webinar. Especially informative about overgrazing.

18.01.2022 A decisive directive from our AAA. This is heartbreaking but its the right thing to do. A state of emergency is not cause for a state of panic. Stay healthy everyone

18.01.2022 A great overall summary of the alpaca. https://alpaca.asn.au//2/08/RSPCA-overview-August-2020.pdf

18.01.2022 Farm fresh air is so good! Just look at this little cherub My Grandbaby Charlotte. So independent now at 2 years old.... Dont grow up too fast Chachi She loves our alpacas and being outdoors.

18.01.2022 For those who are on smaller farms you will understand the importance of collecting up the manure and keeping your bio security in check by using a sensible rotation program. Good paddock maintenance means healthy stock We use a Greystone paddock vacuum which works very well. However, it has a design fault that means the hose and vacuum head have no place when travelling or storing. This often leads to the hose dragging or on occasion being run over. The replacement hose i...s not cheap, so heres our solution. Well done to my clever husband It makes an enormous difference! See more

15.01.2022 Late afternoon winters day at Chakana Blue. Boys just love to wrestle and it’s great exercise too Obi and Mach demonstrate their wrestling moves in this video. ... The older alpha male here, is coaching the younger male. Mach was born end of 2015 Obi, mid 2017. Note the really strong head and neck holds. The ability to drop, swivel and gain access to sensitive hamstrings and testes. A clear way to disable an opponent! If this was a serious fight it would include a whole heap of sound and blood. Males of any species will spar like this as valuable experience in case a situation arises where they should need to prove their dominance (usually always over a female) Adult males weigh in at around 70 kgs and with four legs can certainly manoeuvre with speed. Kept in male herds (of generally ten or more) the pecking order is good and the peace is generally kept by an alpha male. Male groups in small numbers is generally when difficulties can arise (and of coarse that is dependant on the particular alpacas personalities, which I’ve discussed before) In the notes I will post a pic of the fighting teeth that Alpacas have. Purposefully designed for grip(facing back) and tearing ability. Obi shakes his head at the head and signals he’s had enough. Grasshopper I have much love for you says Master Poe. See more

15.01.2022 Word up on FLEECE for alpaca peeps. Alpaca fleece is much warmer and lighter than sheep wool It is hypoallergenic, with no lanolin No harsh scouring is required when being processed into yarn...Continue reading

15.01.2022 Our halters are hanging for the moment...... Time for some dedicated research updating our already focussed breeding program. We strive to remain current. Things like female or male births and ultimately Cria quality, affect our decisions and continually have us re assessing our direction.... Chakana Blue have alpacas for sale and are happy to talk to you about your direction. See more

14.01.2022 Chakana Blue is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Yarra Valley and are members of the Victorian Eastern Region. We are happy to discuss all things alpaca. Just give us a call 0423547768 https://ver.alpaca.asn.au... Victorian Eastern Region Boundaries The VER regional boundary starts at Albury/Wodonga and follows down the Hume Highway to Benalla. It then tracks south on the Midland Highway to Mansfield, picking up the Maroondah Highway to Merton, Healesville, Lilydale and Melbourne. Finishing along the coastline all the way to Mallacoota. The VER is a geographically diverse area, from the vineyards of the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula, to the rich soil farming districts of Gippsland. The coastal extension from Port Phillip to Mallacoota and the grandeur of the Great Dividing Range.

14.01.2022 Selecting a BREEDING PAIR. As responsible breeders with respect for the breed standard, we strive to maintain a solid base to our herd. Whatever YOU are trying to improve within YOUR herd it is wise to stick to a plan. Start by going back to the standard....Continue reading

14.01.2022 Shearing. Here we talk about the removal of a fleece that has been altered through genetics by humans. Down through the ages fleece animals have been modified to grow a certain way to please our needs. Denser, warmer and faster growing. Each alpaca has acclimatised to the weight and insulating properties that their particular fleece provides for them....Continue reading

14.01.2022 LOCKDOWN LIFT DEAL! Our working boys have now been shorn and are ready for spring Chakana Blue is offering three reduced price matings @ $500 each, to any of our certified males.... This is not a booking but rather a first in first served (pardon the pun). If you cannot travel please do not ring to confirm your interest. This deal applies to the first three female alpacas that can safely travel to our farm here in Seville East. Our current certified males are; Chakana Blue Mach 1- SW Chakana Blue Zenos paradox-LF Chakana Blue Muchacho ET- LF Chakana Blue Mixalot ET- SB All have exceptional cria on the ground Be quick to take an advantage of an advantage

14.01.2022 ActewAGL ROYAL CANBERRA SHOW 28/2-1/3 2020 Great Canberra hospitality, spacious venue and perfect weather. We both enjoyed a relaxed and prestigious Royal event.... Chakana Blue/Gold Results: Chakana Blue Mastermind. - Junior Medium Fawn Male. 1st, Champion, SUPREME Suri. Best Medium Fawn. Exhibiting all the best Suri traits this males future is so exciting! Chakana Blue Mirror Mirror -Junior White Female 2nd and Reserve Champion. Chakana Blue Heros Melody -Adult White Female 1st and Champion. Chakana Blue Talisman -Junior White Male 1st Chakana Blue Chemistry -Junior Brown Male 1st and Reserve Champion Best Brown Suri. Chakana Blue Time Machine -Senior White Male. 1st and Champion. Chakana Gold Tallulah -Junior Medium Fawn Female 1st Chakana Gold Superstition -Junior Light Brown Male 2nd Chakana Blue was also proud to be awarded Most successful Suri Exhibitor. Thank you to; Convenor-Catherine and Brendan Lukin and team. Halter Judges. -Chris Williams -Apprentice, Ariana McCauley Consistent appraisals throughout the show and caring guidance to the young apprentice. Recruited handler- Georgina Jones. A calm and gentle approach Gina connected well with Mastermind. Show Sponsors:- International Animal Health Products

13.01.2022 Chakana Blue Matrimony. 16 months old, solid white female. She has a massive well nourished fleece, loaded with lustre . Suris are really something special! Inbox for mating inquiries to Chakana Blue Muchacho, her Sire.

12.01.2022 A new addition so lustrous! Hmmmn.... that coloured saddle is compliments of Grandmas on both sides. Maybe I’ll call him Ombré?

12.01.2022 Dr Ruthanne McCaslin explains spit mouth. I have to agree that once the pecking order is sorted out, the spitting winds down somewhat.

12.01.2022 Thank you for sharing Shauna. A subject not often broached.

12.01.2022 Ten minutes into their very first halter session Chakana Blue Ironman & Chakana Blue Moonstone Two very well behaved crias at three months old

12.01.2022 A note for new buyers. As an Alpaca breeder for 10 years, I’d like to outline some observations that are worth noting. 1/ Please do your homework- ... buying any animal requires a commitment from you to care for ALL the animals needs, for its lifetime. 2/ Shop around. -Same as retail shopping. Don’t be fooled, you know the old adage, 'If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is' 3/ Don’t be afraid to ask questions of breeders. -It is important that you cross reference with more than one breeder and check up, as best as you can, their reputation. 4/ The valuable knowledge coming from the farm where you eventually purchase from is actually worth more than the animal itself . -Get a feel for your mentor stud. If you get a bad vibe or see something that you don’t like (undernourished-sick animals, unsafe fencing/yards, feral/unhandled alpacas etc) go somewhere else it’s your prerogative. 6/Just because they are high profile breeders doesn’t mean they will rip you off! -Most studs understand the market for pets, lawnmowers and herd guards. If you are wanting good genetics and help with a breeding program, once again, do your homework. You can check what studs have been successful in the show ring on eAlpaca as a public guest or join the association for as little as $50 a year. Generally, if breeders don’t have what you are after, they will head you in the right direction. Pricing is always in accordance with the quality/age of the animal and the needs of the buyer. Everyone likes to think they are a reputable breeder but like all businesses there’ll always one that will take your money and not provide any after care and support. It’s not until you need the support that you realise how vital this step is in your purchase. I wish you luck on your journey into alpaca ownership. They are beautiful inquisitive animals. Don’t forget to check out the Australian Alpaca Association website. https://alpaca.asn.au/ And here for public show results and alpacas for sale https://www.ealpaca.com.au/ And you can contact me with questions anytime. Julie- 0423547768

11.01.2022 Red Hill Agricultural Show 7.3.2020 The Mornington Peninsula Show had great atmosphere! Good crowds, mild weather, lots of friendly peers and competitors.... Oh and good coffee Chakana Blue/Gold Results: Chakana Blue Mastermind. - Junior Medium Fawn Male. 1st, Champion, SUPREME Suri. Best Medium Fawn Suri. Our young Superstar, he is something special Chakana Blue Mirror Mirror -Junior White Female 1st and Champion. Chakana Blue Talisman -Junior White Male 2nd Chakana Blue Chemistry -Junior Brown Male 1st and Reserve Champion Best Brown Suri. Chakana Blue Time Machine -Senior White Male. 1st and Champion. Best White Suri. Chakana Gold Superstition -Junior Light Brown Male. 1st and Reserve Champion. Best Brown Huacaya. Thank you to; Convenor-Jean and David Daddo and the many behind the scenes volunteers. Beautiful sashes and Supreme trophy. Halter Judges. -Natasha Clark -Apprentice Lisa Charteris. Worked well together, great team Handlers- John Price and Sarah Vaughan. Really appreciated your help. Suri Supreme Sponsor:- Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic

11.01.2022 A great publication. Particularly love p29. Oral reasonings and self education at shows by Angela Pruess. The shows are the engine room of our industry.Lets hope we can get back to them soon ... https://www.camelidconnections.com.au/Camelid%20Connections

11.01.2022 These two stunning Suri Machos are making their mark at Chakana Blue Check out some of their progeny in comments.

11.01.2022 One of those times where a picture says it all.

11.01.2022 When youve just been born and the midday sunshine is Soooo good! Text book birth from a maiden Mum.

11.01.2022 Chakana Blue Mischief and Commotion These two are hard to tell apart and are best friends already. A lovely typey stamp from sire Chakana Blue Mixalot.

10.01.2022 This little nest, blown out of the tree in the recent big winds, shows the most comfy alpaca bedding

10.01.2022 Sale Alpaca Show. 13th Oct 2019. A show team of five juniors. Chakana Blue results;... Chemistry-Junior Brown Male. 1st, Champion & SUPREME SURI! Best Brown. Mirror Mirror-Junior White Female. 1st & Champion. Talisman-Junior White Male. 1st and Reserve Champion. Best White. Eclipse- Junior Black Male 1st. Best Black. Chakana Gold results; Tallulah-Junior Medium Fawn Female. 1st. Thankyou to; -Halter & Fleece Judge- Angela Preuss. -Handlers- Tamaryn Kimber, Leah Burnett & Tahniesha Lazarus -Valued Sponsors. -Convenors- Jen McDavit & Jenny Miles

10.01.2022 Berwick Agricultural Show Colour Championship. 22nd February 2020 A mild 20 degrees, Berwick show buzzed with activity.... Always a great public presence with so many questions and photo opportunities for young and old. Chakana Blue/Gold Results: Chakana Blue Mastermind. - Junior Medium Fawn Male. 1st, Champion, Supreme Medium Fawn. And Best In Show Suri This was his debut outing. We love, love, love this MACHO! Mirror Mirror-Junior White Female 1st and Champion Talisman-Junior White Male 1st and Champion Supreme White Suri Chemistry-Junior Brown Male 1st and Champion Supreme Brown Suri Time Machine-Senior White Male. 1st and Champion. In three months fleece was pipped by his younger brother in full fleece for Supreme White. Chakana Gold Tallulah-Junior Medium Fawn Female No placing in a large competitive class. Chakana Gold Superstition-Junior Light Brown Male 1st Chakana Gold Tallulah-Fleece 2nd Thank-you to; Lynda and Nicholas Holdsworth Another great event at Berwick convened with finesse! Halter and Fleece Judges -Adrienne Clarke -Apprentice Taryan Mathews. Clear critiques with sound reasoning. Recruited handler- Daniel Boote Thanks for your expert Suri handling skills A big SHOUT OUT to sponsors:- Avonsleigh Veterinary Clinic Fibre Naturally Specialty Fibre Mill Annkea Alpacas Chakana Blue Scotch Group Alpaca Fibre Norton Livestock Handling Solutions Beaufort Animal Supplies Design Awards Discount Animal Supplies Lysterfield Eulinya Alpacas Shearing Services Auravale Alpacas Mike Snow Snowy Shearing Services The support was amazing

10.01.2022 The big boys tucking into their 5 O’Clock munchies.

08.01.2022 Seymour Agricultural Show 5th October 2019. Relaxed country show in great spring sunshine Chakana Blue results;... Chakana Blue Heros Melody Supreme Champion Suri Intermediate White Female. Mirror Mirror-Junior White Female. 2nd. Talisman-Junior White Male. 2nd and Reserve Champion. Chemistry-Junior Brown Male. 1st. Eclipse- Junior Black Male 1st Chakana Gold results; Tallulah-Junior Medium Fawn Female. 4th Thankyou to; -Halter Judge, Adrienne Clark. -Handlers, Tahniesha Lazarus, Leah Burnett. -Major Sponsor, The Alpaca Whisperer -Convenors, Ann and Rod Sales

08.01.2022 So true. Once the importance is ingrained, only then do the benefits become apparent.

07.01.2022 A well written article about pinworms. Thanks https://www.facebook.com/wormcheck/

06.01.2022 Cold south westerly winds, rain and hail. Its pretty chilly! Where did the sunshine go A few of the shorn boys have tucked themselves up close to shelter. Bellies full, happily chewing cud.

06.01.2022 Welcome to Autumn at Chakana Blue. Enjoy this video of Chakana Blue Moonstone A recent white female Cria, discovering the Autumn crunch.

06.01.2022 The Royal Melbourne Agricultural Show. 30th of Sept and 1st of Oct 2019. How exciting to have a Peruvian Judge, Rito Huayta (speaking in his native Quechuan) appraising our alpacas here at our Royal Show!... Assisted by translator José Berdejo It was a brilliant opportunity for the many breeders who exhibited this year. Showing 6 Juniors and 1 Intermediate I could not have managed without the support of helpers who I will mention in the Thankyou section. Chakana Blue was absolutely thrilled to be awarded SUPREME SURI CHAMPION and Best White overall. Intermediate female. CHAKANA BLUE HEROS MELODY. Chakana Blue results; Eclipse- Junior Black Male 1st Chemistry-Junior Brown Male. 1st and Reserve Champion. Best Brown Male Silky soft and dense with muchos lustrousity! Mirror Mirror-Junior White Female. 2nd This young female has a beautiful fine nourished fleece. Great conformation. Talisman-Junior White Male. 1st and Champion. Best White Male. Great Macho presence, balanced alpaca with lustrous fleece of beautiful style. Ezy-Junior Medium Fawn Male 2nd Chakana Gold results; Tallulah-Junior Medium Fawn Female. A large class. Obvious great competition. Judge commented on her many good traits but not so good her hairy ears 2nd. Chakana Blue Fleece results; Our only fleece entered Chakana Blue Total Obsession 1st. Chakana Blue and Gold were also very proud to sponsor the Paraders Competition. The many young competitors is a credit to our Victorian Alpaca Youth. Link in comments. Sincere Thankyou to; -Halter Judge, Rito Huayta. and translator José Berdejo. Very much appreciated the accurate critiques of our animals. -Fleece Judge, Andrew Munn. -Helpy Helpers. John Price, Leah Burnett, Tahneisha Lazarus and Lynda Holdsworth for legendary handling of our animals. And on back up Peter Hutchinson. -The many valued Sponsors. -My husband Tim, who was hard at work on a weekday providing necessary financial support -Convenors, John Harris, Jonathan Provis Vincent, Lynda Holdsworth, Rochelle Veitch and Louise Lazarus plus RASV Sarah Wooldrage. Really pleasing to see the prestige return to the Royal Agricultural Show with high entry numbers and pleasing public interest. Fantastic streamlined show

06.01.2022 Lets talk about Spit! Alpacas spit dont they? YES alpacas DO spit.... They are in the Camelid family and all Camelids spit. 1.Guanaco 2.Vicuña 3.Camels 4.Llama 5.Alpaca Now heres the thing; most all creatures have a defence mechanism. Dogs bite, horses kick, echidnas roll into a ball etc. People....hmmm a topic for another day Alpacas in general are docile flight animals. Ever heard the saying Eyes at the front, like to hunt. Eyes at the side, like to hide Alpacas are not hunters and will avoid confrontation when they can. Their only real threat here in Australia is dogs. Dogs, particularly in group packs, will chase alpacas into submission and ultimately do terrible damage, often fatal Within alpaca family herds, members will show dominance through spitting behaviour. Perhaps over close personal space or rivalry between males. On the shearing table alpacas spit due to the unknown and detesting the process. Perhaps a mother will spit at a Cria (baby alpaca) to teach herd etiquette. Spitting is also used by the female alpaca to deter the advances of a male. Amazingly Hembras (female alpaca) can tell if a pregnancy has taken from very early days. If she is not pregnant she will cush (alpacas way of sitting /laying down)in readiness to be mated by the Macho (male alpaca)but if she is already pregnant she will spit at him. There are indeed alpacas that have mastered spitting like bosses and others who never seem to adopt the action at all. We love the differing personalities of alpacas Alpacas can also kick and use a forceful shoving manoeuvre but spitting generally comes first. Their vocal ability is quite distinctive also. Including a loud alarm call which I will post about soon. The differing levels of spit. Some are just a warning air spit Then theres the dont push me spit. Or the full on Im serious stay away from me regurgitated green stomach content, pancake variety, smells putrid Its just spit, people. Part of the alpacas quirky uniquesness. And to conclude. Ive never really been spat at and not deserved it Well maybe once

06.01.2022 Good information.

05.01.2022 Chakana Blue Secret and her Mum. Now that’s a big pregnant belly Some hembras (particularly maidens) really keep us guessing right up until birthing, about whether they are even carrying a cria.... This will be Secrets second Cria. The thing is, her due date is still four weeks away! The covering Sire is Chakana Blue Mixalot ET Her Mum Surilana Confetti ET is just as big was mated to the same Macho. Both Hembras birth easily and are great Mums. Alpacas gestation is 11.5 months total.

05.01.2022 Uncertain times bring the cancellation of our 2021 National Show in Bendigo Our stunning show team are happily grazing in our muddy paddocksnone the wiser We are enormously proud of our breeding to date and look forward to some normality in the future.... Stay positive everyone

04.01.2022 So fantastic to see the youth in our alpaca industry powering ahead. Get involved at Berwick (22.02.20)and Red Hill (07.03.20)shows. Go to https://alpaca.asn.au to find out more or right here on FB at https://www.facebook.com/VicAlpacaYouth/

04.01.2022 Chakana Gold Scaramouche. His fleece is so luxurious. Dam-Lyneden Sugar Rae Sire-Softfoot Maudib ET

03.01.2022 Hooray, great results for Chakana Blue! Time Machine was awarded Champion Adult Suri fleece AND Best Pair of fleeces winning two consecutive yearsTwo beautiful exhibits. Chemistry, in a strong field of lighter fleeces was awarded Reserve Champion intermediate fleece Gorgeous and chocolatey to boot.

03.01.2022 Chakana Blue Chemistry. This young male, coming up 12 months old, is a real stand out. Very satisfying progeny from Chakana Blue Mixalot ET.

02.01.2022 Chakana Blue Chemistry. Victorian Eastern Region Alpaca of the Year! Hes 15 months old with an exciting future in front of him. A rich medium brown, solid bone and lovely temperament. ... Sire; Chakana Blue Mixalot ET Dam; Surilana Confetti ET See more

02.01.2022 A really desirable outcome! This young male (pictured here at just a day old) has all over tight coverage and gorgeous fleece style. Two light fawn parents Chakana Blue Island Treat and Chakana Blue Muchacho ET

01.01.2022 Chakana Blue Chemistry. Victorian Eastern Region Alpaca of the Year! He’s 15 months old with an exciting future in front of him. A rich medium brown, solid bone and lovely temperament. ... Sire; Chakana Blue Mixalot ET Dam; Surilana Confetti ET See more

01.01.2022 Got a minute to read about why alpaca fibre is so great? http://www.aplf.com//3/what-makes-alpaca-fibre-so-special