Practical Angora Goat Raising (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. P. Bailey And Sons

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484539124 ISBN 13: 9780484539128

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Practical Angora Goat Raising offers practical steps for building a successful Angora flock.

Aimed at beginners, this guide draws on long experience to present essential points in breeding, feeding, kidding, and care. It covers the Angora goat’s history, how to choose animals, and how to manage health and by‑products, with plenty of real‑world detail.

This edition presents a clear, methodical approach to raising Angoras in a way that helps readers make steady progress. You’ll find guidance on gestation, weaning, marking, and the care required to keep goats productive through seasons and markets. It emphasizes selecting for the traits that matter most for mohair quality and meat yield, while addressing common diseases and daily farm practices.

• How to select breeding stock to improve fleece fineness and overall structure
• Practical schedules for breeding, kidding, and managing a flock
• Strategies for maintaining mohair quality and meat value
• Health care basics, including lice control, parasites, and routine checks

Ideal for readers new to Angora farming or looking to improve an established operation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484539124
• ISBN 13: 9780484539128
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 104