After shearing is completed, raw mohair fleece from an Angora goat will need to be scoured. Scouring the fleece removes oil and dirt so that the locks can be used for spinning, weaving, felting, or other projects. Here are two options for washing raw mohair for clean, shiny, usable fiber.
You can make a dip in your own bathtub feel like a trip to a fancy spa, all you have to do is add some homemade bath soak to the water. This recipe for ultimate relaxation uses Epsom salt, Himalayan pink salt, powdered milk, dried flowers, and essential oils. With this indulgent bath soak, you can pamper yourself and nourish your skin at the same time!
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To keep an Angora goat happy and healthy, they should be sheared every six months. The equipment and supplies needed for clipping mohair from an Angora goat are shown and discussed. Techniques for shearing an Angora goat on a stand are illustrated.
If you’re into DIY skincare, try making your own deodorant. You will be surprised at how easy it is to make a non-toxic paste for deodorizing your armpits. With just 4 ingredients, this simple deodorant helps absorb perspiration and fend off odors, without all the chemicals!
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If you want to have a successful kidding season, planning and preparation for breeding your does should start well in advance of exposing them to a buck. Provided here is a checklist of calendar items for the care for your does in the months before and after being bred. An example management calendar is provided to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and healthy kids.
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A simple and enjoyable way to get rid of dry skin on your hands or body is adding a sugar scrub to your handwashing or shower routine. Sugar scrubs are gently exfoliating and moisturizing at the same time. They are also quick and easy to make. Try this recipe for a luxurious four ingredient sugar scrub.
Before you bring home new livestock, there are a few housekeeping tasks you should have completed. If you follow this checklist, you will ensure the safety of your new animals and minimize the likelihood of them contracting pathogens from the animals housed there previously.
Smell fresh all day with this homemade body spray. You can get the fragrance you want, without all of the harmful chemicals, when you make your own post-shower spritz. Customize this recipe with your favorite scent and apply to the skin for fast-drying odor protection.
On our farm, the goats earn their keep. Not only do they pay for their own feed, but they financially support other animals and projects on our homestead. Here are a few creative ways that we generate income with our herd of goats.
Using this recipe, you can make a smooth, moisturizing lip balm with just five natural ingredients. To tint your homemade lip balm, choose from either mica or organic beet root powder. Your lips will be truly kissable with subtle color!