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Additional Comments: This is Spot and he will be avaiable on May 31, 2009. We have a breeding farm of Fainting goats... They are a type of meat goats. Here is why they are called Fainting Goats. Animal Description: The Myotonic Goat, one of the few breeds native to the United States (although some sources trace them back to Turkey or India), is known by several other names. Tennessee Peg Leg, Texas Wooden Leg, and Tennessee Fainting Goat, to name a few. They are somewhat of a novelty as a pet, as they "faint" at the slightest stimulus. The phenomenon, known as "myotopia" is a product of recessive genes which causes the muscles to undergo a prolonged state of contraction which causes the goat to become stiff, and temporarily fall over or pass out. The Myotonic Goat is becoming increasingly popular as a pet, although it is still primarily bred for animal husbandry. These goats are quite social and it is a good idea to have more than one for this reason. They don't jump or climb fences and will eat just about anything, which makes them easy to care for. Myotonic Goats are good dairy goats. Myotonic Goats can be cross-bred with other breeds, but it is highly discouraged for fear of compromising the integrity of a breed which is considered to be rare (only 10,000 in existence worldwide) and is a high conservation priority. |
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Company / Facility: Critter's By The Creek - Lots of fainting goats and horses on 27 acres. |
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| Call Sue or Tracy at: 513-876-2042 or 513-919-6297 | tracycrabtree@hotmail.com |
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