Morgan Hill Fainting Goats

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North Hero, Vermont - (802) 372-3080
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Fainting Goats
Our first two Fainting goats arrived here at Morgan Hill Farm in August 2008. They were 12 weeks of age and were just the cutest little girls you ever laid eyes on! Currently we have 7 Adult Fainting goats and 2 two Boer/Dairy crosses. The Boer crosses, Eddie & Cleo, are bottle babies and will have a "forever home" here among our Fainters.

2010 saw the birth of out first Fainting goat kids. What fun we had! 7 tiny bundles of joy arrived in July. 3 doelings and 4 bucklings. All have found new homes! Oct. 2010 arrived and so did 3 new, VERY exciting goats from Woody Creek Farm in Tennessee. We have long admired Debbie Mulllins goats and just by chance, all the stars were in alignment and here they are! Hotwire is our new herd sire. He is a very handsome, well mannered son of National Champion, Woody Creek Farm Well's Hotrod. We can't wait to see what he produces for us in 2011. Bonnie & Chesney, two chunky black/white doelings, made the trip with Hotwire. When I first laid eyes on these three goats at the transfer point in Ohio, I almost had a heart attack! They were more than what I was expecting! Thank you Debbie for producing such wonderful, full bodied goats!

*Our herd is CAE, Johnnes and CL free. We have been testing very 6 months thru Cornell University and will continue on a yearly basis*

What is a Fainting Goat?
(Description from the International Fainting Association)
Their origin has been sought after by a number of people but it only traces back to the early 1800's when a farm worker appeared in Marshall County, Tennessee, with three does and a buck that fainted. It was thought by his dress that he might have come from Nova Scotia. He was a quiet man and wouldn't talk to anyone so whatever he knew will remain a secret forever. He eventually parted from Marshall County but before he did he sold his goats to Dr. H. Mayberry. Fortunately Dr. Mayberry propagated them and tried his best to research their history. He could find no evidence of such a breed anywhere else in the world. He was convinced they were a breed because their unique traits are hereditary.

What is Myotonia?
Myotonia is the condition that causes Fainting goats to stiffen and/or fall over when startled. This condition is caused by a combination of recessive genes. Fainting goats can show varying degrees of myotonia. When startled some will fall to the ground with their entire bodies perfectly stiff and rigid. Others will only stiffen in their limbs and not fall to the ground. The condition lasts for ten to fifteen seconds after which time the animal will rise and walk off stiff, still showing a noticeable degree of stiffness in their back limbs. After a short time this stiffness will disappear and they will walk and act like any other goat. This condition only affects their external muscles so while in a myotonic state the animal is fully conscious and aware of its surroundings. In no way does this condition affect their life span and with proper care they will live just as long as any other breed of goat.

Does

Island Snowflake
(Driftwood Farms Twister x Driftwood Farms Jackie)
White/w Tan doe - 1 of 3 kids
Born: June 7, 2008 - Horned
Pedigree (MGR & IFGA registered)

Snowflake is just a joy to look at! I saw this girl when she was just a day old and fell in love at first glance. Snower is very stocky and is an excellent Fainter. She'll go down so fast it makes your head spin! This girl has a long cashmere coat in the winter and skirting in the summer. Snower had 3 kids in 2011. Both daughters were retained for the herd and her wethered son was sold to first time goat owners as a pet.

Snowflake is due to kid in early April 2012. Proud daddy is WCF Gilted Gun.

Island Bobbi Socks
(Driftwood Farms Twister x Driftwood Farms Jackie)
Red & White Doe - 1 of 3 kids
Born: June 7, 2008 - Horned
Pedigree (MGR & IFGA Registered)

Bobbi is another love, just like her litter mate sister, Island Snowflake. Bobbi is always the first to greet you in the morning. Her deep little "feed me" call echo's around the farm until breakfast arrives. This fancy girl may not be tall but, she is stout as they come. She is an excellent fainter and goes down almost daily at feeding time! Bobbi has a long cashmere coat in the winter and skirting in the summer.

Bobbi is due to kid in early April 2012. Proud daddy is WCF Gilted Gun.

Full Moon Farm Island Fizzle
(7 Fainting Acres Magnum x Full Moon Farm Maria)
Black & White Doe with Blue Marbled eyes
Born: Jan. 31, 2009 - Polled
Pedigree (MGR Registered)

There is ALWAYS at least one clown on everyone's farm. Fizzle is our clown! If there's something new, she has to be the first to inspect it. If it's scary looking and loud, she'll stamp her dainty little foot, snort loudly, puff up her checks and then make the most funny noises while expelling the air! If there's trouble on the hoof or mystery in the air, you can bet Fizzle is behind it. We truly believe she was a lock picking thief in another lifetime. Anyhow, if you can't tell, she is a character and the exact opposite of her 1/2 sister Furbie. Fizzle is a proud girl with a stout build. The older she gets, the more pleasing to the eye. Yes, she has a torn ear from a monstrous Scrapie tag but, it only adds to her character. One of Fizzles 2011 bucklings, Jacque, has been retained as a future herdsire. Her other palomino colored son was wethered and sold as pet

Fizzle is due to kid to kid in early April 2012. Proud daddy is WCF HotWire.

Full Moon Farm Island Furbie
(7 Fainting Acres Magnum x Full Moon Farm Whisper)
Black & White Doe
Born: Dec. 20, 2008 - Polled
Pedigree (MGR & IFGA Registered)

"Look! The dog Fainted!"

Furbie, really lives up to her name. She is so sweet and cuddly and just LOVES, attention from anyone. She greets everyone with her soft little voice and then looks for a shoulder scratch and a hug. Furbie is 1/2 sister to Fizzle. In 2011 Furbie had twin doelings by WCF HotWire. Both have been retained.

Furbie is due to kid in early April 2012. Proud daddy is WCF HotWire.

Hillbilly Fainters Chesney DKM
(ET3 Shadow Man ET3 x Hillbilly Fainters Polly HBF)
Black/White doe - 1 of 2 kids
Born: Jan. 20, 2010 - Polled
Pedigree (MGR registered)

Chesney made the trip from Tennessee (Woody Creek Farm) with Bonnie & Hotwire in the fall of 2010. She is a very fancy doe with wonderful size and width. She is very Myotonic and we have a hard time getting her outside! There is no way you can rush her! We look forward to a long, happy, future filled with lovely kids with this girl.

Chesney is due to kid in early April 2012. This is her first kidding and we are VERY excited to see what she produces. Proud daddy is WCF HotWire.

Woody Creek Farm O'Bonnie DKM
(Woody Creek Farm Mr. Jigilo DKM x Woody Creek Farm Onyx DKM)
Black/White doe - 1 of 2 kids Born: Dec. 17, 2009 - Disbudded
Pedigree (MGR registered)

Bonnie made the long trip from Tennessee to Vermont in the fall of 2010. We are so, excited to have this fancy, friendly doe! This girl just loves attention and will give her little broken cry until someone, goes over to see her. Bonnie is very myotonic and we look forward to many happy years with her.

Bonnie is due to kid in late May 2012. This is her first kidding and we are very excited! Proud daddy is WCF Gilted Gun.

Woody Creek Farm Rosetta DKM
(Woody Creek Farm Maverick DKM x Woody Creek Farm Rose DKM)
Black/White doe - Born: Jan. 12, 2009 - Polled
Pedigree (MGR registered)

Rosetta made the trip from Woody Creek Farms (located in Marshall County TN) to Vermont in June 2011. She is a quality doe who has already produced a few kids and has a small show record. Her first Vermont kids should arrive here in the spring of 2012.

Rosetta is due to kid in late April 2012. Proud daddy is WCF Gilted Gun.

Cleo
(Boer x Saanen cross)
White/Brown - Doe - 1 of 3 kids
Born: Oct. 19, 2008 - Disbudded
(Not registered)

Cleo was the first kid to be born here at the farm. She was one of three in her litter. She was hand delivered and bottle fed so, she is a special girl! Cleo shows her Boer heritage from her sire. He dam was a Boer/Saanen cross. Cleo produced her first kids sired by WCF HotWire in June 2011. Both wethers are growing nicely here at the farm.

Cleo is due to kid in late March 2012. Proud daddy is WCF HotWire.

Wethers

Eddie
(Boer x Saanen cross)
White & Palomino - Wether - 1 of 3 kids
Born: Oct. 19, 2008 - Disbudded
(Not registered)

Eddie is just Eddie! He's the keeper of all things that go on in the goat pasture. He seems to have a love affair with Sherry (his owner) and will do anything to be with her. Let him loose and he'll follow her thru the hayfields and/or cry until she goes to give him his "special" greeting. He's quite the character. Probably due to being bottled raised with his sister Cleo. Eddie has a forever home here on the farm. He's just plain Special. (And he knows it!)

Bucks

Woody Creek Farm HotWire DKM
(Woody Creek Farm Well's Hotrod DKM x Woody Creek Farm Rose Anna DKM)
Red & White - Buck - Brown Eyes
Born: Nov. 29, 2008 - Disbudded - 165 pds.
Pedigree (MGR Registered)

HotWire, our new herdsire arrived in Vermont in the Fall of 2010. He made the trip all the way from Marshal County TN. where the Fainting Goat originated from. We are very pleased with his 'meaty' build and size. His disposition is gold and he greets us every morning with his low little welcome. He has adjusted to the Vermont weather and grows a very thick winter coat! His sire, Woody Creek Farm Well's Hotrod is a National Show Champion. HotWires first Vermont kids arrived in 2011. They were all and more, of what we expected him to produce. Spring of 2012 will see his second group of Vermont kids.

Kids due from late March - May 2012.

Woody Creek Farm Gilted Gun DKM
(Woody Creek Farm Gun Powder DKM x Well's Grace DKM)
Palomino & White - Buck - Brown Eyes
Born: Oct. 25, 2010 - Polled - 150 pds.
Pedigree (MGR Registered)

Gun joined our herd in June 2011. He came from Woody Creek Farm which is located in Marshall County TN. - birth place of the TN Fainting Goat breed. Gun is a bit shy of strangers but his shimmering gold color and sweet face always charm visitors. This youngster is growing into a very nice buck. His first kids aredue in the spring of 2012. We are excited to see how well he produces.

Bred to: Bobbi, Snowflake, Rosetta and Bonnie.

Island Jacque ISL
(Woody Creek Farm HotWire DKM x Full Moon Farm Island Fizzle FMF)
Black & White Tri-Color - Buck - 1 of 2 kids
Born: April 19, 2011 - Polled
Pedigree (MGR registered)

Jacque is a son of Fizzle & HotWire. This friendly buckling is growing into a very nice buck. He has been handled on a daily basisand loves to go for walks with 'his people'. Jacque was chosen and a future buck prospect due to his build, attitude, friendly nature, stunning color and degree of myotonia. Being polled, is just the icing on the cake. We are anxiously watching Jacque grow and hope he matures to our expectations.