Comments for Rainbow Farms Pygora Blog

Comment on The Story of Salt n’ Pepper by Terry M

Terry M — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:59:48 +0000

Mardi! Yes, I have fiber combs that my mom bought for me – truly a great gift! But, cough, I have POUNDS of this stuff….and I really like the way the calorimetry turned out so will make several batches and see how well they sell ….soft…..fluffy…….nice!

Oh, and am flying SWA – TWO checked bags! So yeah, bringing lots of stuff!!!!!

Comment on The Story of Salt n’ Pepper by Mardi

Mardi — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:25:31 +0000

Do you have woolcombs?? Great for getting out a goodly amount of neps. And you can blend on them too.

Oy, will I ave to bring the whole Fibertorium to SOAR?? I hope there is room for both of us plus our stuff!! Wheel, combs, carder, fibers, spinning stool, kniddynoddy, lazy kate…AIIIIEEEE!!!!

Comment on The Story of Salt n’ Pepper by Terry M

Terry M — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:52:41 +0000

Cinda…have you checked the PBA website for a breeder near you? I think I saw your post on Ravelry in the Pygora group – so have an idea where you are located. I would recommend you getting in touch with Jill Gallagher. She’s been breeding Pygoras forever (she’s one of the original Pygora goat breeders). Also you can check with Lisa Roskopf (Hawks Mountain Ranch) – always has a wonderful selection of goats for sale – check out her webpage, kids are being born right now!

My advice? Get at least two – they are a herd animal.
Are you a fiber person? Handspinner? Would you enjoy more of a kid mohair sort of fiber or more like cashmere or somewhere in between? A goat with a type B fleece is the ultimate for a handspinner (but that is my opinion!). All Pygora fiber has to be dehaired. You can do this yourself – expect to spend approx 16 tedious hours per fleece. You can send it to a mill: expect approx 50% yield loss. Goats with type A fleeces usually need shearing twice per year. Type B’s and C’s typically once per year.

Hope that helps!

Comment on The Story of Salt n’ Pepper by Cinda Wismar

Cinda Wismar — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:34:07 +0000

I just read your recent blog about salt and pepper. A great idea. I am interested in pygora fiber and am currently researching keeping a couple of goats myself. Do you have any advice?

Comment on The Story of Salt n’ Pepper by Jon

Jon — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:43:31 +0000

I’ve never seen a calorimetry (I was aware of the scientific term, of course) before – quite creative, as was your blending of the fibers. Though I have no skills in weaving or knitting, I really enjoy reading about your exploits.

Comment on Hmmm….more interesting posts? by Tami

Tami — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:11:13 +0000

I have an ounce of pygora that I hope to spin and enter in the Oregon State Fair. I’d love to know different ways to spin it!

Comment on A New Start by Jody

Jody — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:51:22 +0000

I luv pygora fibre and I welcome your new blog…lots of pics please!!

Comment on A New Start by Jill

Jill — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:05:05 +0000

Here’s to your ‘New Start’ – Cheers!

Comment on A New Start by Bonnie Fuller

Bonnie Fuller — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:02:16 +0000

Congratulations on the new site. Looks very sleek and funtional. Hope the orders come rolling in….wait, will you be able to keep up!!