Goats
Tristen's Goat Lola
We ended up with our herd of Pygora and Angora goats by chance, when a friend brought home several from a slaughter sale. They wanted the dairy goats mixed in with the group, but had to buy them all to get the ones they wanted. We visited and fell in love with their sweet curls and loving personalities. Though they were horribly malnourished and covered in lice, we bought them anyway, as we were certain they would die if not given some much needed vet care, nutrients, supplements, and better quality hay. It was a rocky start, but they slowly turned around and are now a healthy, silly group of goats. All have names and we love them dearly. Angora and Pygora goats are easier on fences and have a gentle nature about them. They are wonderful pets for children. Angora goats produce beautiful, soft, shiny curls called Mohair. Pygoras are a cross between Pygmy goats and Angora goats and produce three different types of fiber.
Type A is a long lustrous fiber averaging 6+ inches in length. It draps in long ringlets and has no guard hair. The fiber is very fine mohair, usualkly less than 28 microns. The handle should be silky, smooth and cool to the touch.
Type B is a blend of fibers with characteristics of both mohair and cashmere fleece. It is usually curly and averages from 3-6 inches in length. There should be luster and the handle should be soft and airy. The fiber should test on average below 24 microns.
Type C is a very fine fiber, usually below 18.5 microns and can be acceptable commercial cashmere. It must be at least one inch long and cane be between 1-3 inches in length. It has a matte finish and a warm creamy handle. It must show crimp. A course guard hair is present.
Angora and Pygora fiber has many uses, including handspinning into yarn, felt embelishments, and hair for dolls and wigs to name a few.
Type A is a long lustrous fiber averaging 6+ inches in length. It draps in long ringlets and has no guard hair. The fiber is very fine mohair, usualkly less than 28 microns. The handle should be silky, smooth and cool to the touch.
Type B is a blend of fibers with characteristics of both mohair and cashmere fleece. It is usually curly and averages from 3-6 inches in length. There should be luster and the handle should be soft and airy. The fiber should test on average below 24 microns.
Type C is a very fine fiber, usually below 18.5 microns and can be acceptable commercial cashmere. It must be at least one inch long and cane be between 1-3 inches in length. It has a matte finish and a warm creamy handle. It must show crimp. A course guard hair is present.
Angora and Pygora fiber has many uses, including handspinning into yarn, felt embelishments, and hair for dolls and wigs to name a few.