Angora Goats

	Angoras have a docile temperament and the goats at Crookabeck are handled regularly. Visitors can see and feed the goats.
The goats are clipped twice a year for their beautiful soft mohair. The mohair grows approximately 1" per month and a large doe will produce 6-8 kilos of fibre per year. About 30% of the weight of fleece is lost as grease and dirt during the scouring process which is necessary before the mohair can be combed and spun. The kids and young goats produce the finest fleeces which are spun, knitted and dyed into warm, soft, comfortable socks.
	Mohair, being 35% warmer than lambswool is one of the world's most luxurious fibres. It is soft and light to wear, yet very hard wearing and is fire retardant. The yarn dyes to brilliant colours.
The stud Champion male, Nantucket, has won the championship at Major shows. Zanzibar, the founder member of the group, flew from Canada to London Heathrow in 1991 and has bred kids every year.
Nantucket, our stud champion male	Zanzibar, with her family in tow...

The goats are a useful addition to the farm as they are very efficient at eating weeds such as docks and thistles. Breeding stock are occasionally available for sale.

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