About Guernseys

Guernsey goats are a rare breed in the United States, with few numbers and even fewer breeders. Actually, there are only 30 farms registered with the Guernsey Goat Breeders of America in the United States, and we are one of them, and the ONLY breeders in Alabama. The Guernsey dairy goat was developed using genetics from the rare Golden Guernsey Goats, an official dairy breed registered with the British Goat Society. The Guernsey dairy goat is medium in size. The ears are erect and often set slightly lower than Swiss breeds and carried horizontally, or forward in what is termed the “bonnet” position when viewed in profile. Ear tips can be slightly upturned. The ears must not be pendulous. The nose should be either straight or dished. See more about the breed at Guernsey Goat Breeders of America.
The reason we chose Guernseys for our homestead is because of their natural hardiness, and their tendencies to be parasite resistant and feed efficient, productive milkers, as well as extremely docile and quiet. The bucks are even less smelly than other standard breeds, if you can imagine that! That beautiful, long, golden coat is a bonus.

Our Standards

Just like the rest of our animals, our goats are raised holistically and fed non-GMO, corn/soy FREE feed as a supplement to forage and hay. And just as nature intended, the babies born here always keep their amazing horns to help with temperature regulation among other things. Because of their docile nature, not ONE of them has ever used their horns against a person. We have bred these goats up from scratch with solid Swiss foundation does and Guernsey bucks in accordance with the British Goat Society standards and we are proud of the offspring every single year. Our focus is first and foremost on hardiness and parasite resistance as well as feed efficiency. Quality milk along with correct udder structure and production (while still being feed efficient) is also top priority. Breeding animals should be strong and capable. Most of our goats give us twins every year and are still able to share milk with us humans. We do not separate the babies from the mamas like most dairy goat farmers, as we feel it is important to provide a stress free environment for the animals to aide in avoiding health issues.

BGS Registered Guernsey Herd Sires

Verandas Jacaranda (“Jac”)

Jac's father is a real deal GOLDEN Guernsey. He sports luxurious long locks of golden hair and a massive set of horns on a correct and strong body. If you'd like to get on our waiting list for any available offspring to advance your program, please contact us.

Surprise Coming Just In Time for Late 2022 Breeding!!!

We are over-the-moon excited to be the new owners of one of the last living GOLDEN GUERNSEYS in the US! More information will be released after his arrival in December!

WorthItFarms Lookout (“Mt. Man”)

Lookout is our youngest buck. Both of his parents are absolutely gorgeous goats, with long and wavy, almost curly, golden locks. They also both come from very strong dairy lines. If you'd like to get on our waiting list for any available offspring to advance your program, please contact us.

Blessed Chip
Chip is our newest 2022 addition for Fall breeding. He sports a pedigree from some seriously nice Guernseys and is being cherry picked to breed specific does to advance the breed up program for the future. If you'd like to get on our waiting list for any available offspring to advance your program, please contact us.

BGS Registered Guernsey Does

HigherGround Buttercup - FB (75%)

Buttercup is a 3rd freshener this year and in her prime. Buttercup is a light gold colored, well put together girl. We call her “Butter” because her udder is smooth as butter and she is our easiest milking, high producing girl.

​HigherGround Rhea- HB1 (88%)

A Spring 2020 doeling out of Sunshine and Boudin, Rhea is absolute perfection, just like her mama was! Dark gold, moderate framed, and just beautiful. She has the makings of herd queen one day, for sure!

​HigherGround Chanterelle- HB1 (88%)

A Spring 2021 doeling out of Marigold and Jacaranda, Chanterelle was a 1st freshener this year and has wonderful mothering instincts. She was born to make milk and isn’t slowing down when others are! Updated pic coming soon.

​HigherGround YellowBelle- HB2 (94%)

Belle is a dainty and delightful, dark-gold with roaning, long-haired girl with a super quiet, laid back disposition. She was also a 1st freshener this year and was a great mother with a very nice udder. Updated pic coming soon.

​WorthItFarms Ginger - BG (99+%)

Ginger is a super special girl! She was not “for sale” when we found out she would be coming to live her life out at Higher Ground, but was rather specifically placed with us so her original farm could keep up with her and possibly get a Jac/Ginger daughter one day. Ginger is 6 years old, but is in great shape and likely has several more breeding years ahead of her. She is absolutely beautiful and sooo sweet! She also has a wonderful, butter soft udder and gives excellent quality milk.

​WorthItFarms TaWee - HB1 (88%)

Tata came to us as a heavy milker in her second year of production without re-breeding and she easily gives 1/2gal+ from 1x daily milking. We will breed her to Jac this Fall because she’s a beautiful girl that pairs so nicely with him and we can’t waste an opportunity to hopefully get some nice offspring in order to further the Guernsey breed. Otherwise, I’m convinced this girl would make milk for the rest of her life without re-breeding.

​Sheepcreek Skywalker - BG (99%+)

“Sky” is a beautiful doeling bred by our good friend Jinece, of Sheep Creek Farm, in MO. This girl comes from a long line of correct, nice milking goats. Her grandfather is Jac so she will be bred to Lookout for 2023 babies.