This little female came as a double surprise! First, there were no signs of an impending birth when we gave mom, Calliope, a check late one morning, but there was Elli just few hours later. Next, HER COLOR! We were definitely NOT expecting that dark color like her sire, since her dam is classic grey and MidKnight Rider has produced some really nice grey crias.
Elliquence looks like a mini version of MidKnight Rider...but with gorgeous medium brown fleece, a black nose and ears. She was grey from the knees down at birth, but that has blended into medium brown now. She exhibits nice lock structure and her density is more apparent each day. We can't wait to see how this girl grows up!!
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*October 2021 Update*
WOW--has Elli packed on some fleece in the past month! Her density is becoming more apparent, even with her lock style being a little more flat with twisted ends. Elli is a petite girl and I fear that she is putting so much energy into her fleece that she is forgetting to keep growing! She is a darling, so curious and full of energy..one of my favorite personalities!
SPRING 2022--Elli is turning into one amazing little girl! Her fleece keeps getting more and more dense over time and she is starting to look like her sire did as a youngster (when he won his championships.) For a smaller female, she has got a TON of fleece. Her lock structure has changed....AGAIN....and she has developed some very nicely organized locks, just full of LUSTER. She has a gorgeous mahogany/red brown color now. Oh my!
**May 2026**
Elli gave birth to her first cria...a gorgeous mahogany male with dark ears, much like his momma. Unfortunately he suffered an injury to his eye (and possibly head,) during or shortly after birth, which led to his demise. While we are saddened by this happening, we got to see a glimpse of what Elli is able to produce, and that is exciting for her future in our herd.
