The Guernsey Golden Goat is a breed of dairy goat used primarily for milk production. This is a rare breed of goat from the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the Channel Islands.
The exact origin of the Guernsey Golden Goat is unknown, but since goat bones have been found in dolmens (a type of megalithic tomb) on the islands as early as 2000 BC, it is likely that the breed began to spread. develop into its current form. time. It is believed that the ancestors of this breed were goats of the Oberhaslian and Syrian breeds.
The breed was developed from landraces crossed with Anglo-Nubian and Swiss breeds between 1920 and 1950 (according to ansi.okstate.edu).
The first documented reference to the Golden Guernsey in its present form dates from 1826, when “golden goatwas printed in a guide.
The Golden Guernsey goat was first introduced to the UK in 1965 and the result is a subspecies known as British Guernsey.
Was found English Club Golden Guernsey was formed in 1965, which later became Guernsey Golden Goat Society. Learn more about this breed of goats below.
Characteristics of the Golden Guernsey Goat
The Guernsey Golden Goat is a beautiful, medium-sized animal. As the name suggests, goats are golden in color with shades ranging from pale blond to dark bronze.
The coat length of Guernsey Golden Goats is highly variable, being smaller and finer than other British dairy goats. Males are sometimes horned, but most of the population is not.
The minimum height of an adult deer is about 71 cm, and for females – 66 cm. The minimum weight of Guernsey golden males is 68.18 kg, females – 54.54 kg. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Advantages
The Golden Guernsian goat is a breed of dairy goat. Mainly used for milk production. But for meat production it is somehow good.
Special Considerations
Guernsey Golden Goats are very obedient and friendly. They behave well, like most other dairy goats. They say dollars have an unusual smell.
They are pretty good milk producers. But their levels of milk production are lower than those of Swiss dairy goat breeds.
Golden Guernsey goat’s milk contains more fat and protein. Their milk contains about 3.72% milk fat and about 2.81% protein.
Golden Guernsey milk is excellent for making cheese. On average, they produce about 3.16 kg of milk per day. See the full breed profile of the Golden Guernsey goat in the following table.
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| Breed name | Golden Guernsey |
| another name | everything |
| Purpose of the breed | Milk |
| Breed size | medium |
| Bulls | About 68.18 kg |
| doe | Approximately 54.54 kg |
| horns | Males are sometimes horned, but most of the population is not. |
| climatic tolerance | All climates |
| coat color | Golden with shades ranging from pale blond to dark bronze. |
| Suitable for Stall Fed | Not sure |
| scarcity | Ordinary parts |
| Country/place of origin | woolen sweater |
