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High Desert Farmstead

Quiet excellence, proven in fiber and spirit

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Darin and Jodi Larson

5954 Burdick Place
Kuna, ID, 83634

208-724-8563

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Aussie .38 son, proven silver grey sire

CSAF 38’s Mercury Rising

Huacaya, Herdsire (Male), Proven | Medium Silver Grey

AOA# 35318262 D.O.B. 8/24/2015 (10 yrs)

Sire:

.38 Special - Aussie .38 Special

17x Champ, 15X Champion, 2X Judges' Choice

.38 Special - Aussie .38 Special

Huacaya, Herdsire (Male), Proven, Light Rose Grey

ARI# 1389081 | DOB: 7/30/2006

Proven genetics many times over. This male is simply a cut above the rest. He has 15 championship banners and 2 judges choice awards. He has won the AOBA Nationals in halter, composite, and fleece, has been Futurity Champion & Futurity Dark Herdsire of the Year, and has won the AOA Spirit of the industry award (with his 8th fleece)!

His offspring are equally impressive winning ribbons and banners in all color classes. .38 Special is passing on his fine traits to his offspring; brightness, fi...

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| AOA# 1389081 | Light Rose Grey

Dam:

CTF/FMA Ninni

| AOA# 847122 | Dark Silver Grey

Stud Fee:

$1,500

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Mercury (CSAF .38’s Mercury Rising) is a striking Medium Silver Grey son of the legendary Aussie .38 Special. He stands on a strong, well-balanced frame with excellent bone, presence, and a notably calm temperament that makes him very easy to handle. His fleece has been recognized for its staple length, density, and commercial value, earning him multiple championships before beginning his breeding career.

Mercury’s EPDs reflect his strengths, with Top 10% rankings in Mean Staple Length (MSL) and solid fiber traits, making him a valuable option for breeders looking to combine color production with fleece performance. With grey depth on both sides of his pedigree, Mercury is a consistent producer of desirable grey and dark offspring.

At High Desert Farmstead, Mercury has proven his impact across multiple cria:

Fynn – light fawn male with strong crimp and balanced conformation.

Edison – yearling with exceptional staple length, brightness, and density.

Stryker – true black male showing promising fleece density and staple length.

Annie (Andalusia) – rose grey daughter with beautiful phenotype and color expression.

Mercury reliably passes on staple length, frame, and grey influence to his offspring, making him an asset to any breeding program focused on color and fleece quality. We currently have five females bred to Mercury for 2026 cria, underscoring our confidence in his genetics and production.

With his proven offspring, versatile color outcomes, show-winning heritage, and calm personality, Mercury continues to stand out as a premier silver grey sire.

Awards

2017 Empire Alpaca Extravaganza Walking Fleece – Judge: Diana Timmerman

2017 North American Alpaca Show – Judge: Helen Humphreys

2017 North East Alpaca Exposition – Judge: Amanda VanderBosch

Invited Class, 2017 AOA Nationals

2017 Carolina Alpaca Celebration – Judge: Diana Timmerman

2016 VAOBA Classic, Medium Silver Grey Yearling – Judge: Diana Timmerman

2018 Empire Alpaca Showtacular – Judge: Jude Anderson

2017 Empire Alpaca Showtacular

2017 NEAOBA Showtacular

2017 North American Alpaca Show – Judge: Helen Humphreys

2017 Northeast Alpaca Exposition – Judge: Amanda VanderBosch

2017 CABO (Carolina Alpaca Celebration)

2016 VAOBA Classic

2016 VAOBA Walking Fleece (no championship class)

2018 NEAOBA Alpaca Fall Spectacular – Halter, Full Fleece Grey Male Mature

2018 AOA National Show – Fleece, Grey Male Two-Year-Old

2016 Empire Alpaca Extravaganza, Medium Silver Grey Yearling – Judge: Helen Testa

2016 PAOBA Breeders Showcase

2016 MAPACA Jubilee, Light Silver Grey Juvenile

Offspring

Rose Grey, .38 Special Granddaughter

HighDesert's Andalusia Annie

ARI# 36170326 D.O.B. 10/11/2024 (1 yr)

Huacaya, Yearling Female| Medium Rose Grey, Unproven

Sire: CSAF 38’s Mercury Rising
Dam: Irish Meadows' Alhambra

Annie is a striking young rose grey female sired by CSAF 38’s Mercury Rising and out of Alhambra, a rose grey foundation female. Though still too y...

High Desert Farmstead - Kuna, ID

Mercury son with elite fleece stats

HighDesert's Fynn

ARI# 36170333 D.O.B. 7/14/2024 (1 yr)

Huacaya, Yearling Male| Light Fawn, Full Peruvian, Unproven

Sire: CSAF 38’s Mercury Rising
Dam: Macpaca's Angelic Brightness

Fynn is a striking light fawn yearling male with pedigree, fleece, and potential that make him a standout herdsire prospect. He is the son of Mercury ...

High Desert Farmstead - Kuna, ID

True Black .38 Special Grandson

HighDesert's Stryking Mercury

ARI# 36170340 D.O.B. 6/5/2024 (1 yr)

Huacaya, Yearling Male| True Black, Unproven

Sire: CSAF 38’s Mercury Rising
Dam: Mapaca's Sagrada

Stryker is a striking true black male sired by Mercury and out of Sagrada. He is developing a dense fleece with excellent character and the long stapl...

High Desert Farmstead - Kuna, ID

.38 Special Grandson, Herdsire Prospect

JDL Edison

ARI# 36321650 D.O.B. 5/21/2024 (2 yrs)

Huacaya, Yearling Male| Medium Fawn, 3/4 Peruvian, 1/8 Chilean, Unproven

Sire: CSAF 38’s Mercury Rising
Dam: KFC Illuminati

JDL Edison — Next-Generation Brightness and Length JDL Edison is a striking young male with a commanding presence, square frame, and fleece that co...

High Desert Farmstead - Kuna, ID

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Aussie .38 son, proven silver grey sire

CSAF 38’s Mercury Rising

17x Champ, 15X Champion, 2X Judges' Choice

.38 Special - Aussie .38 Special

$1,500

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