ANGORA GOAT

Origin 

Preferred habitat is in the southern regions of Turkey

Size and Weight : Adult males average between 35 to 55 kilograms, while adult females weigh around 30 to 40 kilograms. They stand at a height of about 50 to 55 centimeters

Physical Characteristics

Noteworthy physical characteristics include being a small-sized goat with relatively long fur compared to other breeds. The fur is fine, soft, and woolly. They are commonly bred for their wool. They have flat heads with straight noses, slightly arched backs, drooping ears, and small horns, but lack wattles under the neck

Diet

Fresh grass, dry grass, and cereal grains

Fun Facts

- Docile and gentle, they prefer tranquility.

- Angora goats can produce up to 4-5 kilograms of wool per year, which is used in making mohair.

- Turkey, Argentina, the United States, and South Africa are leading producers of mohair wool.