Shearing Angora Goat- Shearers Getting Too Hot?
Q. We have a new Andis electric sheep-shearer and I got the 20-tooth goat comb for it. Everything seemed fine; the unit was clean and well-oiled, but when I tried to shear, the unit got too hot and began to smoke. I tried loosening the tension screw, but that didn't help. I got the tension so loose that the comb came off. The shears sheared the first doe very well, but after I tried them on a buck they didn't want to shear well. I'm not sure how long I should expect the combs to last before they need to be re-sharpened. Anyone out there is shearing experience? - Yes, I know how to adjust the tension, the shearers became too hot even when tension was so loose that the comb actually came off. The head was well-oiled. I didn't have this… [cont.]
Asked by angelharp7 - Fri Oct 5 21:29:48 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You need what is called blade ice. it is about 5-7 dollars a can, it lasts for over 50 goats. I have quite a few goats myself. You should not need to sharpen them that often. Maybe 1x a year if even that. I have sheared about 25 goats (nigerian dwarves and nubians) and never had to sharpen mine.
Answered by unknown - Mon Oct 8 03:03:57 2007

where can i find information about angora goats?
Q. yeah, i now its a weird question, but im doing a progect about angora goats for school and i cant find all the information i need. i need to know its origin, advantages of the breed, disadvantages of the breed, physical characteristics, the purpose of the breed and anything else i can find. so please help me.
Asked by emmygirl - Fri Sep 28 17:59:02 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. These should help www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs /alt-ag/angora.htm www.ansi.okstate. edu/breeds/goats/angora/ www.angoragoat.com /index.html
Answered by Frosty - Fri Sep 28 19:03:29 2007

What is the best kind of goat to have for both fiber and milk?
Q. I plan to have goats later in life and I am trying to find out some things. How much to buy and care for them on a yearly basis for maby 2-4 goats? I would like to get angora goats for the fiber but I would like to have goats for their milk too. How about pigmy goats? Are there angora pigmys out there somewhere? ;)
Asked by another_greeley - Fri Mar 14 00:25:32 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The breed you are asking about is called a pygora. here is a website you can go to and learn alot about them. They do milk them and get about a quart a day. As far as feed goes I have 22 currently. I spend 180 a month on feed and about 75 a month on hay. During winter I feed alot more. Summer is usually a quarter of that. I dont have much in vet bills except about 300 a year for syringes, antibiotics, wormers, other miscellaneous items. and 30 every 2 months for fecal exams. Hope this helps It can get expensive but it is very rewarding.
Answered by Richie - Sun Mar 16 05:04:43 2008

names of goat ,sheep ,camel,yak,kashmir goat ,angora in 7 different indian languages?
Q. for example from english to hindi, urdu, punjabi , bengali, gujrati , marathi, kannada etc.
Asked by sunil a - Tue Jul 21 11:45:47 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. google it
Answered by unknown - Tue Jul 21 16:09:07 2009

I just bought my first Angora goats. I want to name my farm. Any ideas?
Q. Angora goats are raised for their mohair. I want something catchy and interested. I don't want it to be spcifically for goats because my husband has a horse and who knows what's down the road. My mentor's farm name is Farmhouse Acres. I just can't put anything together that sounds good.
Asked by jillybean_561 - Wed Jun 17 22:41:45 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. capre sveglie (pronounced svayleeay) It's Italian for "cute goats." :-)
Answered by scotgirl60 - Wed Jun 17 23:14:40 2009

What do you know about angora goats?
Q. I was thinking about getting an angora goat for a pet. We have an indoor pen that's about 8 X 14 feet, and a separate outdoor pen roughly the same size. Would that be enough room for one goat? Also, what is their personality like? Are they friendly? What do they eat? Do they require a lot of grooming because of their long hair?
Asked by smile! - Fri Aug 8 18:33:09 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's really too small of a pen for a goat. Perhaps if it was an inside stall for just nights it would be fine but they need more room than that overall. Also, goats are herd animals. They don't want to live alone so you really need to keep at least two. I do not know much about Angoras as we have dairy goats but your angora will need to be sheared twice a year.
Answered by lambofgoth - Fri Aug 8 18:45:32 2008

GOING GOATY!!breeding pygora goats- or pygmy and angora goats?
Q. OK I have 2 questions. I understand that pygmy goats do not have a seasonal ovulation cycle-ie. they can get pregnant year round, what about angora goats? What about the cross between angora and pygmy? I'd like to keep and breed these animals possibly starting my own 1st generation crosses, but I cannot find any info on the pygoras specific heat cycle which will be important to a breeding program obviously. Any help?
Asked by kaitee t - Sat Nov 8 21:20:15 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This should answer all of your questions.
Answered by Richie - Sat Nov 8 23:21:58 2008

Why does my goat do this?!?
Q. I'm looking after 4 goats for a friend while she moves house. They are Angora (?) goats, the ones with wooly coats and horns. There are 2 males and 2 females (the 2 males don't cause any problems, they get on okay). But I've noticed something strange about the dominant male. We have a metal hay rack in the goat house from which they eat their hay, but the dominant male goat sometimes rams his head into it REALLY hard, so hard he's completely bent and dented the metal frame inwards so hay can hardly fit in anymore. He does it when it's got hay in so it can't be because he's hungry... They are kept in a large shed with hay, water and free access to a large run. I don't think this headbutting with his horns into the hayrack hurts him cos else… [cont.]
Asked by jockey_goggles - Wed Apr 23 16:12:30 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I wouldn't be too worried. Our bucks do crazy things like that all the time. Most of the time they'll do stuff like that to try to get the other animals to move or if they don't want to share. They also have scent glands between their horns, so he may just be marking.
Answered by D - Wed Apr 23 16:19:06 2008

How to show a Nigerian Dwarf Goat?
Q. I am getting an 8 or 9 week old Nigerian Dwarf weather in a week or two, and want to train him to be in next years 4-H goat show. I read that they are an angora breed, and that an angora goat needs to be lead by holding one horn, and under the chin, or sometimes on the side of the collar. For a 5 ft 5in girl that seems kind of hard with a 18in goat... Is there an exception for this breed, and what else do i need to know about showing Dwarf Nigerians? I will choose the best answer. Thanks!
Asked by Farming_Chick13 - Fri Aug 7 13:32:12 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. as goatgal as said. they are not an angora breed. they are a dairy goat. You show them with a collar. warning: nigerians are stubborn at first.. I have a doe "Peaches" that is commonly known as maddona.. because she is a drama queen. if she doesn't want to walk anymore in the ring.. she will throw herself down and scream. also, a 8 week old kid will be very reluctant to walk.. (on a lead, or collar that is) I must say please if you use a choke collar, which most people do. do not use a leash with it. and do not pull on it so it chokes them.. it will just make them mad. I have seen a young kid do that in the ring to a goat kid, and the kid laid down in the ring, and i had to run out there and unhook the leash, the kid was strangling his… [cont.]
Answered by unknown - Sat Aug 8 16:06:54 2009

Aggressive Goat Issues?
Q. We have a Buck Angora Goat who lives by himself on our farm. We bought him as a baby, and he is now fully grown , probably 5 or 6 years old. He isn't castrated and is fully horned. Over the years he had become more and more aggressive, more trying to play but now it has become a Dangerous problem , he will ram, butt, charge and rear as soon as you approach. I need to show him that I am the dominate one, not him. But am unsure on the safest way to do so. Any good methods that will help him and me be able to be at peace?
Asked by missponies - Mon Nov 24 20:56:47 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The best thing is to have him castrated. It will help. Goats also hate it when they are being held by the beard. Ten years ago we had a saanen buck about 375 pounds, with huge horns and a long beard. When a doe was in heat, he was dangerous. We had to grab him by the beard and flick him on the nose. Grabbing the horns is not the best thing to do, because they can overpower you before you get the chance to turn their head. So I do not suggest doing that. Bucks do not like being flicked or smacked on the nose. I have never heard anyone using mace on them though. And I don't suggest that either. You could also purchase a riding whip, that is short and has a folded piece of leather on the end, you can use it to smack the goat on the nose. It… [cont.]
Answered by anbymemc87 - Mon Nov 24 22:50:16 2008

HOw Do i get my goat to Eat !?
Q. My goat won't eat the bologney i bought for him!! I bought 300 dollars of it and my angora just won't even look at it! Help me
Asked by Sam M - Wed Apr 30 11:02:48 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. first of all bologna isn't good for a goat you should keep it out side goats eat grass and weeds and flowers as well as low hanging branches
Answered by bagon - Wed Apr 30 11:30:41 2008

Shearing llamas and goats?
Q. I have llamas and a new angora goat does anyone know how to shear them or of any good websites that would tell me how? What can I do with the fiber?
Asked by rosey - Tue Nov 6 12:24:12 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm not aware of any websites but you can do a search as well as I can. I use a big Sunbeam clipper and it works ok with just a regular head on it. I'm not sure that a sheep shearing head would be better or not. What to do with the fiber? You'll probably have to use it yourself. I've been given bags and bags and bags of llama 'wool' for nothing. The angora you might be able to sell exspecially if it's first shearing of a young animal. Try seeing if there are any fiber or spinning shops in your area. They might know someone who'd like it. You could also try selling it on Craigs list or something similar. Spinning as a hobby is on the rise but not many want to deal with raw fleece. Best of luck!
Answered by Everbely - Tue Nov 6 12:48:17 2007

Where can I get a lot of information on Pygora goats?
Q. I already have two Angora females (and a wether). To get a pygora I know that I need to breed the females with a pygmy goat but I don't know the science involved with what sort of a pygmy. The mohair could turn out to be not mohair at all if I pick the wrong pygmy male, right?
Asked by Allison - Fri Jun 22 09:49:11 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can go to www.pygoragoats.org or it tells you about them! Good Luck
Answered by ticklepickle12 - Fri Jun 22 14:48:41 2007

Balanced Goats Diet - Please?
Q. Please can anyone advise what a balanced diet would be for 2 Pigmy Angora Cross Goats?
Asked by Hatman - Wed Jan 17 19:15:44 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. get them some quality hay, a bit of oats each day and good pasture and your goats will be just fine. a salt and mineral block and some supplements will be welcome too.
Answered by chris r - Wed Jan 17 19:55:19 2007

are they cruel?
Q. So..there are clothing materials made from animals.. Fur(obviously) - from the Mink/Fox/Chinchilla/etc.. (skinned) Wool - from Sheep/goat/etc..(sheared) Angora - from the bunny(sheared) Silk - from the silkworm(killed?) Cashmere - from a certain goat (sheared) Leather - from cows/etc..(byproduct, except for croc/snake/etc leather) there may be more I didn't mention.. ..the question is, which of these are cruel? I've heard of people saying the byproduct stuff/wool is cruel, although only because of the modern ways they are made. What do you think? I'd love to hear your opinions. Thanks! an added question: if, say, you realize one of your secondhand coats is actually made of wool, would you keep it or ditch it? thanks.
Asked by Yuki - Fri Feb 15 07:33:19 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. All of these can be seen as cruel if they are produced by cruel means. For example angora may be seen as uncruel if the rabbits are simply sheaered- but you have to think about the conditions they would be kept in- probably crowded and horrible with little chance of experiencing a nice life. In my opinion fur and leather are the most cruel as they actually include trapping and killing an animal, or even skinning them alive.
Answered by kingsiggy - Fri Feb 15 07:43:20 2008