There are many breeds of goats. Breeds are animals that, through selection and breeding, have come to resemble one another and pass those traits uniformly to their offspring.
Every breed of goat has their good and bad qualities. It's important to have the breed of goats that meet the needs and goals of your farm.
Myotonic (Fainting) goats are a wonderful dual purpose goat. They come in many sizes, from the tiny Mini-Fainters to the large Meat Fainters. No matter the size, they all share some common characteristics. Myotonics are a muscular breed that has a docile temperament. They are naturally more parasite and disease resistant than other breeds and can be milked. Myotonics make excellent production animals or pets. The coat can be long, medium or short and any color or combination of colors. This may be the one goat for everyone!
Myotonics are called "Fainters" because when startled or excited, they stiffen up and will sometimes fall over. They do not truely faint, as they are awake through the whole thing. The "faint" may last up to ten seconds, and then the goat walks away as if nothing happened.
Myotonic (Fainting) goats are a wonderful dual purpose goat. They come in many sizes, from the tiny Mini-Fainters to the large Meat Fainters. No matter the size, they all share some common characteristics. Myotonics are a muscular breed that has a docile temperament. They are naturally more parasite and disease resistant than other breeds and can be milked. Myotonics make excellent production animals or pets. The coat can be long, medium or short and any color or combination of colors. This may be the one goat for everyone!
Myotonics are called "Fainters" because when startled or excited, they stiffen up and will sometimes fall over. They do not truely faint, as they are awake through the whole thing. The "faint" may last up to ten seconds, and then the goat walks away as if nothing happened.
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