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Show SHOULD MOT MATE TOD SCON For Best Results, Angora Goats Must Be Allowed to First Attain ' Full l.iaturity. Angora goats of both sexes will sometimes mate when fh e months old and often at six months, but from the fact that they are at this age but a month or two from meaning time, and 9re not nearly full grown. It Is obvious that they should not he permitted to mate. They reach maturity when about 10 or IS months old, and they ought not to mate before that time. If mated enrl'er the kids will not be so strong or so well developed. They re In their prime when two or six years old, but with proper feedln? In winter they have been known to ! treed regularly until 15 years old. ! The avern-e life of a goat Is about J 12 y as. There sKonhl I e no tendency I tP Vr does until they are very old, ordi ss tl.ey bring extra good ki;!s. |