The Life of Animals | Angora rabbit | one of the usual animals we are familiar with its very funny and unique also has various types, this time from the type of angora cat, this one has fur that is very much that his body full of fur, want to know? The following report
German angoras are rabbits descended from original imported German stock bred for commercial wool production. They are known for their gentle sweet temperament and high wool yields. German angoras have typically produced up to 60 oz. of wool per year. However, as new importations have occurred in the last several years, new stock with higher wool yields have been brought to the US. We now have animals in our barns that have ancestors with annual gross wool yields in the 2200-2800 gram range. That's about 75 to 98 oz. of wool per year.
Bungalow Farm is pleased to announce that Bungalow Farms Furrari, is the first German Angora in North America to be tested at over 2000 grams per year. In March, 2008, Furrari was judged under IAGARB standards and received 97.5 points out of 100. Her tested wool weight over a 90 day period was 513 grams (18 oz.) or 2052 grams annually.
At Bungalow Farm, we practice selective and intentional breeding using the set goals established by the IAGARB standard of perfection. We strive to improve on body type, wool production and texture. Most of our animals are IAGARB registered meaning they have been tested and have met the Standard of Perfection. However, there is always room for improvement. Using breeding stock that is registered, consistency and excellence is our focus.
Members of the International Association of German Angora Rabbit Breeders (IAGARB) are using these new lines to improve existing stock in the United States. Currently, members are able to register animals with IAGARB. Registration is awarded on the basis of individual merit. Each rabbit to be registered must be performance tested and evaluated by an IAGARB judge.
Bungalow Farm's Furrari, winner of the the IAGARB 2008 Highest Wool Production Award with 2,052 grams German Angoras are sheared, not plucked as they do not release their wool as other angora breeds. Plucking, over time, can result in higher guard hair production and lower wool yields. Sheared angora is just as easy to spin and makes a well constructed yarn.
Angora wool is often blended with other fibers such as wool and silk to provide texture and warmth. Spun alone, it makes a wonderful luxury yarn. It can be dyed as raw fiber or as yarn. Prime angora wool is defined as wool of uniformly-long length with no second cuts. It is free of matts and stains, and longer than 2.5 inches. It is an excellent choice for fine, regular yarns of any ply.
