Golden Guernsey
Breed
The Golden Guernsey is a rare breed of dairy goat from Guernsey in the Channel Islands, where it has been known for more than two hundred years. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Capra aegagrus hircus
Distribution: Channel Islands; United Kingdom
Horn status: usually polled (hornless): 30
Skin colour: golden
Wool colour: golden, from pale to reddish-brown
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What are Golden Guernsey goats used for?
Golden Guernseys are kept for their milk and are recognized as a dairy breed by the British Goat Society. The production levels are lower than what is commonly found in the Swiss breeds but the milk is higher in butter fat and proteins which make it an excellent choice for cheese making.
What is Golden Guernsey milk?
Guernsey milk contains 12% more protein, 30% more cream, 33% more vitamin D, 25% more A and 15% more calcium than the average white milk. The unique golden color of Guernsey milk comes from an unusually high content of orange beta-carotene.
What is the life expectancy of a Golden Guernsey goat?
The life expectancy for a well-cared-for goat is around 12 to 15 years of age.
Where did the Golden Guernsey come from?
Country of origin | Channel Islands |
Distribution | Channel Islands United Kingdom |
Use | goat's milk |
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Skin colour | golden |
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