Cashgora Goats

What a beautiful sunny Monday, well deserved after the weekend we had!  Snow, snow and more snow! The ground hog saw his shadow....really, what a surprise!  Another 6 weeks of winter....although at this rate we maybe looking at another 9 at least....ughhhh.

So today a few things to talk about.  First, I will be in Maynooth, February 15, 2014 from 10-4 pm at the library.  I will have knitted and woven hand made goods as well as socks, insoles and yarns made from various fibre.  I may also bring a few decorative barn boards that were made at Elmlea Farm from recycled barn boards some dating back 75 years at least!

And secondly today I am sharing pictures of some Cashgora kids.  We have had a few different breeding at the farm but this one is a breeding of our boy William, who is 75% Angora and 25% Cashmere.  He was bred to one of our registered 100% Angora females, Sunshine, and they produced two babes, Sam and Sally.  The kids are also 75% Angora with 25% Cashmere.  What is the benefit of blending these two fibres?

You take the durability of the silk like fibre of Angora(Mohair) with it's high luster and sheen and combine it with the cashmere that is also light and strong but has an excellent insulation factor.  This blends into a beautiful luxury yarn.  If you are interested in  purchasing fleece, yarn or a finished hand made item, give me a call at 705-778-2070 or email me at elmleaalpacas@gmail.com

Sunshine, Sam and Sally