Sunday, April 3, 2011

Fiber on the hoof

This is Kami, my Nigora. She is shedding right now and I am able to get a lot of wool each day. Doesn't she look funny? All I have to do is brush her to get that wonderful fiber.










For those who don't know, a Nigora is a cross between a Nigerian Dwarf goat and an Angora goat. You can get different grades of wool with Nigoras. Some have to be sheared, too. I was fortunate to get one that sheds. You can read more about this breed here.  http://nigoragoats.homestead.com/FleeceInfo.html

The next critter that will blow his coat here will be Max. That ought to be interesting. I have never seen a Great Pyrenees shed before.


Linda
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4 comments:

  1. LAApril 3, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Have you started spinning it yet???

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  2. LindaApril 3, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    No, not yet. I want to wash it first.

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  3. BonnieApril 3, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I didn't know that Max would shed. How interesting. You will have to show us the spun wool when done.

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  4. bettyjApril 5, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    If its dog har you need, I can supply you free of charge!
    lol
    betty

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