Tennesee Faintng Goats are real !
I first came across tennesee fainting goats when I was in California at the Old Faithful Geyser - which was a bit odd in itself as the lady on the desk said it's nice to see you here again (I'd never been there before !)
When I first met my little friends
Anyway they had these REALLY CUTE little Goats and I want some !If you clap your hands near them they just fall over sideways !
It is (I think) a heart condition and a sort of protective reaction to shock.. have a look at the vdeos and you'll see what I mean ....
If you are holding a cup of coffee then put it down or forever have sticky keys on your keyboard....
Fainting Goats
are rather like supernatural beings - you don't believe in them till you meet one !
The story I was told is that an Irishman first brought them over the mountains into California and said that he found them in Tenessee (hence Tenessee Fainting Goats.
I know there is a Tennessee (Sorry I can't spell it properly but I try my best ..) Fainting Goat Association and I have this truly Wonderous vision of a Faining Goat Rodeo or the Carnival of The Fainting Goats.. how would they judge them - the fastest one to hit the ground while running ?
Akthough I find them both incredibly cute and funny at the same time, I do wonder what they are like as pets.
Anyway enjoy the videos ! I did ...
The story I was told is that an Irishman first brought them over the mountains into California and said that he found them in Tenessee (hence Tenessee Fainting Goats.
I know there is a Tennessee (Sorry I can't spell it properly but I try my best ..) Fainting Goat Association and I have this truly Wonderous vision of a Faining Goat Rodeo or the Carnival of The Fainting Goats.. how would they judge them - the fastest one to hit the ground while running ?
Akthough I find them both incredibly cute and funny at the same time, I do wonder what they are like as pets.
Anyway enjoy the videos ! I did ...
Fainting Goat Blogs
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- Fainting goats are a rare breed. They are also known as wooden legged goats, nervous goats and Tennessee fainting goats. They have a genetic condition that causes their muscles to go stiff.,
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Fainting Goats
next week the incredible Farting Duck
A fainting goat is a breed of domestic goat whose muscles freeze for roughly 10 seconds when the goat is startled. Though painless, this generally results in the animal collapsing on its side. The characteristic is caused by a hereditary genetic disorder called myotonia congenita. When startled, younger goats will stiffen and fall over. Older goats learn to spread their legs or lean against something when startled, and often they continue to run about in an awkward, stiff-legged shuffle.
Oh look its fallen over .....
Must have stood too close to the Farting Duck
Fainting Goat books !
Fainting Goats and Other Weird Mammals (I Like Weird Animals!)
Amazon Price: $21.26 (as of 12/04/2009) 
Fainting Goats & Malted Milk - SIGNED
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Falling Freddy the Fainting Goat (Animal Underdogs) (Animal Underdogs)
Amazon Price: $27.07 (as of 12/04/2009)
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- WeddingZazzle WeddingZazzle Apr 29, 2009 @ 12:18 am
- That is too funny. Thanks for sharing!
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Aug 23, 2008 @ 6:03 pm
- 5 Stars and Favored!
The Three Billy Goats Gruff stopped by your lens and liked it so much that they are sending you a virtual Cup of Coffee to hang on your wall. We will be sure not to faint as we cross the bridge.
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