How Well Do You Know The Pygora Goat?

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How Well Do You Know The Pygora Goat? - Quiz

It is a fiber breed that originated from crossing the pygmy goat with the white Angora goat. It can be mistaken for an Angora goat except fro the fact that it produces 3 distinctive types of fleece. So, how well do you know the Pygora goat? Take our quiz and find out now.

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1.

What's their lifespan?
- A.
  
  8-10 years
- B.
  
  10-12 years
- C.
  
  6-8 years
- D.
  
  12-4 years
Correct Answer
D. 12-4 years
2.

How heavy are their kids at birth?
- A.
  
  2 pounds at birth
- B.
  
  3 pounds at birth
- C.
  
  6 pounds at birht
- D.
  
  5 pounds at birth
Correct Answer
D. 5 pounds at birth

Explanation
The correct answer is 5 pounds at birth. This suggests that the weight of their kids at birth is typically around 5 pounds.

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3.

How heavy are the does on average?
- A.
  
  75 pounds
- B.
  
  80 pounds
- C.
  
  82 pounds
- D.
  
  85 pounds
Correct Answer
A. 75 pounds

Explanation
The average weight of does is 75 pounds.

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4.

How heavy are the bucks on average?
- A.
  
  90 pounds
- B.
  
  95 pounds
- C.
  
  100 pounds
- D.
  
  102 pounds
Correct Answer
B. 95 pounds

Explanation
On average, bucks weigh 95 pounds.

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5.

What are Pygora fibers generally used for?
- A.
  
  Spinding
- B.
  
  Mohair
- C.
  
  Spinning, spinding, knitting, crocheting, weaving, tapestries, etc.
- D.
  
  Knitting
Correct Answer
C. Spinning, spinding, knitting, crocheting, weaving, tapestries, etc.

Explanation
Pygora fibers are generally used for spinning, spindling, knitting, crocheting, weaving, tapestries, etc. This means that the fibers can be used in various textile crafts and techniques, such as spinning yarn, creating thread with a spindle, knitting garments, crocheting accessories, weaving fabrics, and making tapestries. The versatility of Pygora fibers makes them suitable for a wide range of creative projects.

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6.

How much milk can a Pygora goat make per day?
- A.
  
  3 liters per day
- B.
  
  0.5 liter per day
- C.
  
  2 liters per day
- D.
  
  1 liter per day
Correct Answer
D. 1 liter per day

Explanation
Pygora goats can produce approximately 1 liter of milk per day. This suggests that they are not high milk producers compared to other goat breeds.

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7.

What type of fleece can this breed produce?
- A.
  
  Cashmere, mohair and a combination of both
- B.
  
  Wool
- C.
  
  Cashmere
- D.
  
  Silk
Correct Answer
A. Cashmere, mohair and a combination of both

Explanation
This breed can produce cashmere, mohair, and a combination of both types of fleece. Cashmere is a fine and soft fiber obtained from cashmere goats, while mohair is a silk-like fiber obtained from the hair of the Angora goat. The combination of both fibers can create a unique blend of softness and durability in the fleece.

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8.

How thick are the fibers they produce?
- A.
  
  15 micrometer in diameter
- B.
  
  20 micrometer in diameter
- C.
  
  28 micrometer in diameter
- D.
  
  30 micrometer in diameter
Correct Answer
C. 28 micrometer in diameter

Explanation
The correct answer is 28 micrometers in diameter. This suggests that the fibers produced are relatively thick, which can have implications for their strength and durability. Thicker fibers may be more suitable for certain applications where strength is important, such as in construction or manufacturing processes.

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9.

In what color do they normally come?
- A.
  
  White, red, brown, black, gray, and a mix of all these colors
- B.
  
  Gray
- C.
  
  Black
- D.
  
  White
Correct Answer
A. White, red, brown, black, gray, and a mix of all these colors

Explanation
The question is asking about the normal colors in which "they" come. The answer choices include white, red, brown, black, gray, and a mix of all these colors. Therefore, the correct answer is a combination of all these colors, including gray.

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10.

What's their higher classification?
- A.
  
  Cow
- B.
  
  Horse
- C.
  
  Goat
- D.
  
  Fish
Correct Answer
C. Goat

Explanation
The higher classification of the given options is based on the taxonomic system. In this system, animals are classified into different levels, such as kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. The options provided, Cow, Horse, Goat, and Fish, are all animals. However, out of these options, Goat belongs to the same family as Cow and Horse, which is Bovidae. Fish, on the other hand, belongs to a completely different class, which is Pisces. Therefore, the correct answer is Goat as it shares a higher classification with Cow and Horse.

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