Buyer question
How big does an Angora goat get?
Our Animal Library lists the Angora goat at does 70–110 lb (mature weight).
Source: the Angora goat page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Angora goat in the Animal Library
The detail
Angora goats come from the Ankara region of Turkey and grow mohair, a lustrous, curly fiber. They are shorn twice a year and are kept by fiber artists and producers who want a steady supply of fleece.
- Fencing needs
- 2 out of 5 (Rarely jumpers)
What to weigh
Angoras are less hardy than other goats, especially right after shearing, when a cold rain can kill them. Fleece needs care to stay clean and free of hay.