Lost Creek Sierra
ILR # 300239
female b. 05-02-2024
Hi Trl The Duke x Slate Peak's Aurora
Sierra is a full sister to Pequop and every bit as athletic. We had repeated the pairing in hopes of producing a stud quality male as a backup for Duke, but nope, we got a female.
We initially expected Bindi and Sierra to remain together. Bindi had instantly decided that newborn Sierra existed to be her Very Best Friend, and we'd never seen two juvenile llamas so attached to each other. But that must have been a one-way relationship — the next year, Sierra ditched Bindi for newborn Tukwila! Once separated from Tukwila, Sierra totally forgot about her fascination with "the baby". So Sierra is not actually part of a package after all!
Sierra is breeding quality and we'd have been happy to add her to our small breeding herd. It wasn't an easy decision, but for a host of reasons, we've decided we will retain her full sister instead.
Sierra is a good prospect for packing or for breeding Classic llamas with the caveat that she is not going to appeal to those who desire very tall llamas. Sierra also has a bit of the "guard" outlook, and is typically the first to sound the alarm at unauthorized "stuff".
All that being said, we ultimately want Sierra to find a home where she is happy for life, even if she won't use every aspect of her diverse potential.
Sierra will be available once she's physically and more mentally mature. We would consider letting her go earlier to a qualified home and the right situation.
Sierra is a Spanish word for jagged mountain peaks. Look at Sierra's jagged markings, and you'll understand!