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strong, nor do they show sturdy development. An- 
goras are at their best at from two to six years, and 
are not worth much after that time. Milk goats may 
be kept longer, especially if they produce offspring of 
exceptional merit. The average life of these animals 
is about 12 years. Owing to the delicate nature of the 
kids, the breeding period should be timed so that the 
young may be dropped after the warm days have come. 
13. Flock management.—Start with a few individuals 
at first and learn by experience. Don’t make the mis- 
take of getting inferior quality. A few good specimens 
will prove a great deal more profitable than double the 
ANGORA FLOCK RAISED FOR WOOL AND MEAT 
number of poor or mongrel stock. When kids are four 
to five months old, they may be weaned. Watch the feet. 
When the toes grow out and turn up, they should be 
trimmed—otherwise they become a nuisance to the 
animal, or they may get sore and cause much pain. On 
rocky land trimming is not always necessary. Footrot 
often results if goats are kept on land that is wet much 
of the time. In case of infection change to new pas- 
ture after treating with sulphate of copper or other anti- 
