Five Rare Royal Golden Guernsey Goat Kids Born at Tatton Park Farm
The births represent an important boost for one of Britain's rarest livestock breeds as conservation efforts continue at the Knutsford farm.
By Chester Standard
Tatton Park Farm has welcomed five Royal Golden Guernsey goat kids, providing an important boost to the conservation of one of the UK's rarest livestock breeds.
The arrivals came just days apart, with two nanny goats giving birth to a set of triplets and a set of twins. They are the first Royal Golden Guernsey kids to be born at the farm since 2024.
Tatton Park's Rare Breeds Farm is an approved conservation centre with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust and plays a role in helping protect native livestock breeds that are considered at risk.
Farm manager Jayne Chapman said the team was delighted to welcome the new arrivals, describing the breed as exceptionally rare and saying the births would help support its future.
Royal Golden Guernsey goats are recognised for their distinctive golden coats and remain on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's watchlist after their numbers declined dramatically during the Second World War. The breed received its royal title in 2024 following a visit to Guernsey by King Charles III.
Tatton Park is inviting members of the public to suggest names for the five goat kids through its social media channels. Visitors will also be able to see the new arrivals during the farm's summer programme, which runs until 28 August.