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.
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”) - BG
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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.
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GOLDEN GUERNSEY, SWIND Vincente - GG
We are over-the-moon excited to be the new owners of one of the last living GOLDEN GUERNSEYS in the US! SWIND Vincente was once a resident of the only farm to ever import Guernseys, in New York. Now he lives here in good 'ol Alabama, where he will live out his years doing his favorite things - making more Guernseys and munching hay and forage. As you can imagine, his offspring will be pretty special so we may not be selling any this year, and if/when we do, the application process will be intense.
WorthItFarms Lookout (“Mt. Man”) - BG
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.
Blessings Chip - HB2
Chip 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 coming 4th freshener for 2023 and in her prime. She 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. Buttercup is bred to Chip for March 2023 babies that will be HB1 registerable.
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! Rhea is bred to Chip for March 2023 babies that will be HB2 registerable.
HigherGround Chanterelle- HB1 (88%)
A Spring 2021 doeling out of Marigold and Jacaranda, Chanterelle is a coming 2nd freshener for 2023 and has shown wonderful mothering instincts. She was born to make milk and isn’t slowing down when others are! Updated pic coming soon. Chanterelle is bred to Chip for March 2023 babies that will be HB2 registerable.
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 is also a coming 2nd freshener for 2023 and was a great mother with a very nice udder. Updated pic coming soon. Belle will be bred to our surprise GOLDEN Guernsey buck, SWIND Vincente, for Summer 2023 BG registerable babies.
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. She is bred to Jac for May 2023 HB1 registerable babies.
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, very nice milking goats. Her grandfather is Jac and great-grandfather is Vincente, so she will be bred to Lookout for Summer 2023 BG registerable babies.
Sheepcreek Vie - HB2 (94%+)
Vie arrived already bred to JestBecause Marshall for early 2023 babies. She is a quiet, shy girl that we’re still getting to know. She sports a deep body and correctness in every direction. Her mother is an ADGA Reserve Grand Champion. She was disbudded before we got her but her babies will not be.
Sheepcreek Artie - HB2 (94%+)
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Artie arrived already bred to JestBecause Marshall for early 2023 babies. She is a also a quiet, shy girl that we’re still getting to know. Dark gold with roaning, she flaunts what her mama gave her. Did we mention that her mother is an ADGA Permanent Grand Champion? She is also POLLED (naturally born without horns) and will produce offspring that are about 50/50, polled/horned. Her horned babies will be keeping their horns.Sheepcreek Ladybug - HB1 (88%+)
Little Lady is bred to WorthItFarms Lookout for May/June babies. She is super long haired, fluffy, giraffe polled, and a sweet, curious girl with impressive lineage with lots of Golden Guernseys in close relation. |