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Tag: Fiber

Tennessee Fainting Goat
April 4, 2018July 22, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Tennessee Fainting Goat

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

Cashmere
January 24, 2018July 21, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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
January 11, 2018July 21, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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
August 23, 2017July 26, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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
July 14, 2014May 3, 2022 hsotr The Farm

7 Unique Fiber Animals

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

Highland
February 26, 2014October 7, 2022 hsotr The Farm

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?
November 4, 2013September 1, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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?

Natural Goat Care
October 17, 2013September 10, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Natural Goat Care

If you can only buy one book on goat health, consider this book by Pat Coleby. It is guaranteed to become a favorite, whether you raise goats for milk, meat, or fiber.

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