Buyer question
Are Guernsey cattle good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Guernsey cattle 4 out of 5 for beginners (good family cow).
Source: the Guernsey cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Guernsey cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Guernseys come from the Isle of Guernsey and are known for golden milk rich in beta-carotene and butterfat. They are medium sized, gentle and efficient, and many carry the A2 beta-casein gene, which some buyers seek out.
- Temperament
- Gentle, easygoing
- Best fit
- Family milk, small dairy
- Docility
- 5 out of 5 (Very gentle)
- Upkeep
- 4 out of 5 (Daily milking)
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Moderate)
What to weigh
Guernseys are less common than Jerseys, so finding good stock can take time. Like other dairy breeds they need attention to minerals around calving.