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Blog post #4 Are fainting goats really fainting?

These little guys are so cute! But do they really faint? According to science they have a condition called "Myotonia Congenita" a muscular issue that causes them to stiffen up, freeze and fall over. They are usually startled or scared by some source or obnoxious person or kid. People get a kick out of making them fall over again an again. So if you decide to get one as a pet, keep your demented friends away. This breed is not a common type and breeders choose them for mainly the meat. They are quite athletic after all. They really enjoy jumping from platforms to anything in a short distance as they have very short legs. These goats have a special handling tag attached to them and they do require extra care. As cute as they are, surely there is some down side? I have not found one yet except that because they are small they are susceptible to predators, so a good enclosed pen is a must. Enjoy this little clip of the little guys jumping on hay bales.



                                             

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  1. Dorian HQOctober 24, 2023 at 7:27 PM

    I never thought about them just freezing in place due to a muscle issue. judging by it being not common, i feel it would be safe to assume its a breeding trait

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  2. TravisOctober 26, 2023 at 1:04 PM

    Hi, that is strange. I never would have thought it was because of a muscle problem they have. I wonder if their condition of freezing also makes it safer for them to live in a pen because they would not be able to escape predators.

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