Helianthus Farm
Breeding British Guernseys and breed ups with the goal of strong, hardy, productive, and conformationally correct animals that stay true to original breed character, and dairy sheep focusing on production and udder quality.
My first Guernsey kids were purchased in summer 2022, and soon after that I started a breed up line with Toggenburg foundation does. Spring 2024 I am bringing home additional Guernseys as well as Oberhasli and PB Toggenburg doe kids to start two more breed up lines.
I am still building my herd and other than extra breed up kids I do not expect to have doelings available until 2026.
Tested herd -
Latest Johnes fecal PCR 4/4/24
Previous Johnes PCR 10/16/23
Latest CAE/OPP ELISA 4/4/24
I have never had ORF, footrot, or abscesses of any kind in the herd or on the property.
Kids and lambs are pulled at birth and raised on free choice pasteurized milk in a separate area from adult goats. I vaccinate for CD&T only, deworm rarely, and do my best to treat any health issues as naturally as possible.