This is an update on our farm. Since the last time we posted (about 1 year ago) we had rare breed sheep and alpacas. We decided to sell the Jacob flock and Alpacas, as we had many great farms wanting to add them to their flocks. We were very blessed to find such great homes!
Last year at SAFF (Southern Animal Fiber Fair) we sold our German Hybrids and decided to only raise Full Germans due to the higher fiber amounts each shearing. The full Germans produce about 12-16 oz of wool each shearing (with some exceptions), whereas the Hybrids produced around 4-8 oz (quite a difference!). Although, we do miss looking at their pretty colored faces, we are grateful we made the change. We currently are raising 100% German Angora Rabbits (REW), and have some litters due in two weeks.
Look for more updates and pictures of German Angoras soon.
The Stack Family
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Hi! My name is Julie Cox. I live in Arlington, TX, but I will be in Little Rock towards the end of May visiting a friend. I am a handspinner and will soon be making the transition from hobby to business with my spinning, albeit a small, money-leaking business. :-D I have an angora cross who gives a little wool, but what with ramping up the spinning, I am going to need more than she makes! So I have been looking for a German or Giant angora. Boy are they hard to find! So I wanted to ask if you thought you might have bunnies for sale in May, and how much I could expect to pay for one. I'm hoping for a buck, simply so I can name him Shearlock. My other rabbit is spayed. Thanks so much!
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