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Guernsey
Origin
Guernsey, Channel Islands
Type
Dairy
Size
Medium
Weight
1,000–1,700 lbs
Color
Fawn and white
Temperament
Docile and gentle
About Guernsey
Guernseys hail from the island of Guernsey in the English Channel and are famous for their golden-colored milk, rich in beta-carotene, high butterfat, and protein. Nicknamed 'The Royal Breed,' they produce this rich milk on 20 to 30 percent less feed than larger dairy breeds and reach milking age earlier than most. Their gentle temperament and moderate size make them one of the most recommended family milk cows for homesteads, especially for hand milking.
Key Traits
- ✓Golden beta-carotene rich milk
- ✓High butterfat and protein
- ✓Feed efficient
- ✓Gentle for hand milking
- ✓Early maturing