Fiber – Page 2 – Homestead on the Range

Tennessee Fainting Goat

Although best known for “fainting” when startled, the Tennessee Fainting Goat is more than just a novelty.

Cashmere

The primary use of the Cashmere goat is the production of the prized cashmere fiber. This comes from the goat’s soft undercoat.

Angora

The Angora comes to us from the Himalayas of Asia Minor. Its origins are so ancient that the details have been lost altogether.

Old English Sheepdog

The Old English Sheepdog is generally regarded as a pet and show dog today, but it has retained its herding instinct and can still work.

7 Unique Fiber Animals

Sheep are not the limit when it comes to producing fiber. Some of these alternative fibers may surprise you.

Highland

Although it makes a good pet, tourist attraction, or photographer’s model, the Highland has so much more to offer homesteaders and organic beef producers.

What is the Difference Between a Llama and an Alpaca?

Llamas and alpacas look strikingly similar. That’s why they are classified in the same family: camelids, or camel-like mammals. So how do you tell them apart?

Goat owners, if you can only buy one book on goat health, consider this book by Pat Coleby. It is guaranteed to quickly become a favorite, one you will refer to often whether you raise goats for milk, meat, or fiber. Coleby’s approach in Natural Goat Care to goat care is unique, based on the principle thatContinue reading “Natural Goat Care”