Tatton Park farm welcomes rare Golden Guernsey baby goats

Tatton Park’s farm team are celebrating after Golden Guernsey goat Emily gave birth to two little kids over the weekend.

Having been nearly wiped out during the Second World War, the arrival of the female kids is a major milestone in securing the breed's future.

Farm manager Jayne Chapman said: “We are delighted to welcome Emily’s two new Golden Guernsey goat kids; they are an exceedingly rare breed so it’s great to be adding to their numbers.

“Emily is a farm favourite who takes part in Knutsford May Day every year, we are sure her two new little girls are going to have her friendly and outgoing personality and will be skipping around the pen and meeting the visitors every day.”

Visitors are being asked to come up with names for the kids (Image: Supplied)

Tatton Park’s farm has had Approved Conservation Centre status from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust since 2007.

The arrival of two new goat kids at the farm is a significant boost for the conservation of the Golden Guernsey breed, listed as a 'minority' on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's watchlist.

Not only do they help increase the population but their arrival also enhances genetic diversity, crucial for the breed's long-term viability.

Farm assistant Hannah Booth holding one of the two new baby goats (Image: Supplied)

To mark this special occasion, the public are being invited to help pick names for the two little goats.

To have your say, visit Tatton Park’s Facebook or Instagram.