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Some of the finest fiber comes from goats: Angora and Pygora goats produce mohair, cashmere goats produce cashmere, and crosses between the two breeds produce a fiber called cashgora. An adult angora goat can produce an average of 8 to 16 pounds of mohair each year, and a kid can produce 3 to 5 pounds. Cashmere and cashgora-producing goats produce less fiber, but it is also more highly valued.

If you raise fiber goats, you can spin your own yarn and make hats, blankets, sweaters, or other products. You can also sell the fiber to spinners or to companies that make these products, while having the benefit of these friendly creatures.

Check out Chapter 18 to find out about harvesting and using goat fiber.