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Did you know?
The Rare Breed Survival Trust has five criteria for rare breed Goats, based upon how many registered breeding females (called nannies) are left.
Anglo Nubian Goat
How rare are they?
The Anglo Nubian Goat is not under threat and not classed as rare.
Where does the Anglo Nubian Goat come from?
The Anglo Nubian Goat was created in the UK at the end of the Nineteenth Century. It was developed by crossing goats in England with those arriving on Ocean Liners from the East; the goats were used to provide fresh milk during the voyage.
Goats are amazing. Children did you know?
Goats are very agile creatures and in some cases can jump over 5 feet high.
Why are they at Odds Farm Park?
Whilst not rare, the long hanging ears are only found on Anglo Nubian Goats are unusual for children to see on a day out. The Anglo Nubian Goats are also renowned for creating the best tasting and highest quality goats milk.
How would children identify them?
On a day out to Odds Farm Park, children can identify the Anglo Nubian Goat by their height (they are one of the tallest breeds of goat) and their long pendular ears. Many colour combinations are found which give some Anglo Nubian Goats very attractive mottled, marbled and tortoiseshell coats.
Bagot Goat
How rare are they?
With between 300 and 500 breeding nannies left, the Bagot Goat is classed as ‘At Risk’ by the Rare Breed Survival Trust. At Odds Farm Park and we have one of the largest registered herds in the country.
Where does the Bagot Goat come from?
Dating back to the 1300’s, the Bagot Goat is one of the oldest known registered breed of goats in the UK. They are believed to have been given to Sir John Bagot by King Richard II, following his return from the crusades.
Goats are amazing. Children did you know?
Goats do not have any upper front teeth and are extremely picky about what they eat! Coffee was first discovered when goat herders noticed the animals acting very energetic after nibbling on coffee beans!
Why are they at Odds Farm Park?
The Bagot Goats are all part of an active breeding program and every year, Odds Farm Park actively pairs males and females to ensure their kids have healthy blood lines.
How would children identify them?
Children can identify the Bagot Goat at Odds Farm Park by their striking appearance. Long haired, their heads and fore-quarters are black and the rest of them are white. In addition, they have curved horns that sweep backwards in a twist. They shouldn’t be missed on a day out with the kids.
Royal Golden Guernsey Goat
How rare are they?
With around 1,500 breeding nannies registered in the UK, the Royal Golden Guernsey Goat is classed as a Minority Breed by the Rare Breed Survival Trust.
Where does the Golden Guernsey Goat come from?
The exact origin of the Golden Guernsey is uncertain, though it is believed that they have French, Syrian and Maltese ancestry. They arrived in the UK in 1965 from Guernsey and the first reference to them on The Channel Islands is from an 1826 tourism guide book.
Goats are amazing. Children did you know?
Granted the Royal title in 2024, the first livestock breed in recent history to receive such recognition, it is prized for its high-butterfat, protein-rich milk ideal for cheese and yoghurt.
Goat’s milk is easily digestible and is higher in calcium and vitamin A and less allergenic than cow’s milk. Anything you can make with cow’s milk, you can also make with goat’s milk and, worldwide, more people drink milk from goats than any other animal!
Why are they at Odds Farm Park?
All of the Golden Guernsey Goats at Odds Farm Park are in a breeding program. Golden Guernsey Goats are also very quiet, docile and friendly goats for children to meet on a day out.
How would children identify them?
As its name suggests, the goat is golden in color, with shades ranging from pale blond to deep bronze. They are smaller and more fine-boned than other British milking goats, and there is great variety in coat length. Being so friendly, children will love meeting them.
Pygmy Goat
How rare are they?
The Pygmy Goat is not classed as a rare breed.
Where does the Pygmy Goat come from?
Pygmy Goats originated in the Cameroon Valley in West Africa and were imported during the 1950’s to European Zoos. With their cute appearance and friendly personalities, their popularity grew and they were quickly acquired by private breeders. In 1982 the UK’s Pygmy Goat Club was formed.
Goats are amazing. Children did you know?
Goats are very social creatures and were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans around 7000 B.C. Domestic goats can now be found worldwide.
Why are they at Odds Farm Park?
Pygmy Goats are the smallest type of Goat in the world. Combined with their friendly and fun personalities, they are especially cute for children to meet on a day out.
How would children identify them?
With adults measuring between 40 and 50 cm, their small size makes it easy for children to spot on a day out. Their coat can vary in colour and length and they can have horns.
Rare Breed Survival Trust Criteria
The Rare Breed Survival Trust has five criteria for rare breed Goats, based upon how many registered breeding females (called nannies) are left. This criteria varies for each type of animal.
Critical
Less than 100 breeding nannies left
Endangered
100 to 200 breeding nannies left
Vulnerable
200 to 300 breeding nannies left
At risk
300 to 500 breeding nannies left
Minority
500 to 1,000 breeding nannies left
Want to meet more of our farmyard friends?
Read all about The Animals we have at Odds Farm Park and view our Animal Contact Advice before your visit.
