I have not tried dying fiber yet as I like the idea of all my projects being as natural as possible, but may consider Koolaide dye if I choose to experiment in different colors. After months of research, demonstrations and preparations we finally brought home 3 adorable angora doe kids. I knew when we picked these little ones up that they where well taken care of and I had no worries of bringing home any sick animals. It makes me so happy to see animals loved and cared for like this, as they should be, in the manner in which they deserve. Angora Goats are thought to have originated from the Ankara region of Turkey.
Mohair is resistant to shrinking and stronger than wool.
The younger the goat the softer the fiber. They are docile, very friendly and quite personable. I love to sit with them while they eat and run my hands through their soft beautiful locks, picking vegetable matter here and there and fantasize how wonderful it will be spinning this gift from these special animals. My husband built a beautiful goat shelter for them. Strong, sound and able to withstand any storm, a shelter any animal would feel safe in.