.FAINTING GOAT INFORMATION What is Myotonia? Myotonia is the condition that causes fainting goats to stiffen or fall over when startled. This condition is a combination of recessive genes. The goat will stiffen or stiffen and fall lasting 10 to 20 seconds, at which time they are fully awake and aware of what is going on around them. The fainting does not hurt them or cause any damage to their ability to reproduce or have a long lifespan. |
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FAINTING GOAT INFORMATION What is Myotonia? Myotonia is the condition that causes fainting goats to stiffen or fall over when startled. This condition is a combination of recessive genes. The goat will stiffen or stiffen and fall lasting 10 to 20 seconds, at which time they are fully awake and aware of what is going on around them. The fainting does not hurt them or cause any damage to their ability to reproduce or have a long lifespan. Fainting Goat Facts 1. Fainters have very large prominent eyes(bugged eyed) that come in brown to blue eyes 2. Fainter does are easy kidders and make excellent mothers. They can kid twice a year. 3. Fainters come in all colors,combinations, and markings. 4. Fainters hair coats can vary from short to long. 5. Fainters can have horns or be polled. 6. Fainters are not good climbers or jumpers so they are easy to keep in pens. 7. Fainters are hardy, very resistance to disease and parasites. 8. Fainters are listed with the American Livestock Breed Conservancy as a Rare Breed. Pricing Prices may vary depending on eye and coat color. Prudeaux Farms reserves the right to refuse sale. All kids will be registered with the MGR and have records of vaccinations. Does (weanlings) - $300- up Bucks (weanlings) - $230- up Weathers (castrated) - $50- up Only the best bucks will be sold for reproduction purposes. Sorry we do not ship at this time. |