Royal Golden Guernsey Goats
Sara lived in Guernsey for 3 years as a child and had these lovely goats then. So when they got their own land it was no surprise as to what was top of the list to keep and breed at Puck Pitts Farm!
The four boys you are likely to meet are Olly (or known as Uncle Olly as he looks after the youngsters), Cromwell, Bill and George. The last three were born here in March 2026. All are wethers (castrated males). Cromwell and Bill were raised by Sara as their mum didn't want to know. This meant lots of early mornings, late nights and mixing numerous bottles for 3 months! They don't do wet weather so in these cases they will probably be hidding in their stables.
Now the 2026 kidding is over, we are taking a break from breeding so there won't be any for sale going forward.
History
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.
During the Second World War when Guernsey was occupied, Miriam Milbourne saved a small herd of Golden Guernsey goats by hiding them for several years.
In 1965 the Golden Guernsey was exported to Great Britain and the English Golden Guernsey Club, later to become the Golden Guernsey Goat Society, was formed.
On 16 July 2024 the Golden Guernsey goat breed was granted a Royal title by King Charles, becoming formally known henceforth as the Royal Golden Guernsey goat.
It is the first time in recent history that the protected title has been granted to a livestock breed. The title will apply to all Golden Guernseys in the Island and elsewhere in the world. Royal titles are granted sparingly, on the advice of the Cabinet Office with strict standards applied.
The Royal Golden Guernsey goat is listed as AT RISK on the 2024-25 Rare Breeds Survival Trust watchlist. https://www.rbst.org.uk/
https://www.
