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Angora goats prized for their luxurious fleeces will be among
the breeds on show at the Royal Welsh Smallholder and
Garden Festival in May.
Angora goats, prized for their luxurious fleeces, will be among the animals popular as income generators for smallholders that will be on show at this year’s Royal Welsh Smallholder and Garden Festival in May.
Mohair prices have remained good for a number of years and although subject to fluctuation always provide a reasonable return against the costs required to keep these beautiful animals in a fit and healthy condition.
Like all farm stock Angora goats require a considerable amount of time and effort to manage and care for if they are to produce mohair of high quality. Exhibitors at the Festival will be ready to advise smallholders and others who might be considering diversifying, or adding Angoras to their enterprises, what expertise is required and what pitfalls to avoid.
The theme in the Angora section of the Festival will be a Goat to Garment display by the British Angora Goat Society covering the complete range of fleeces from the finest kid to adult mohair and the crafts demonstrating the various ways in which the fleeces are turned into standard garments and articles.
The two-day Festival takes place on the Royal Welsh showground at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, on the weekend of May 15 and 16. The Angoras and the fleece competition will be judged on the Saturday morning and the classes will include those for both male and female goats of all ages. The two sections will provide the public with the opportunity to see the fleece off the animal and the many ways in which it may be utilised.
Among other varieties of goats on display will be Pygmy goats and Peter Mercer, chairman of the Pygmy Goat Club, will give a talk on the subject at the event’s popular Speakers Corner.
Pygmy goats originated in Africa and are smaller than other goat breeds ranging from 16 to 23 inches in height at the withers and weighing from 40 to 60 pounds. They provide a respectable milk yield for their size, however, and are reasonably cheap to keep.
Throughout the weekend of the Festival exhibitors will be pleased to discuss Pygmy goat breeding with visitors, especially those contemplating keeping these delightful animals. Some exhibitors may have stock for sale although intending buyers need to consider all the aspects involved in goat keeping and should listen carefully to advice before making up their minds. Young stock can vary in quality so make sure you buy the best animals available.
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