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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 !)

Tennesee Fainting Goat Videos 

Tennessee Fainting Goats

Short video of Tennessee fainting goats falling when startled. Coming soon: www.faintergoats.com

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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 ...

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Fainting Goat Blogs 

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I first heard about the Fainting Goats last week while I was on vacation. Fainting Goats are a breed of goat that suffers from a hereditary genetic disorder called Myotonia Congenita which causes their muscles to stiffen when startled. ...
We're ready to fall for the Fainting Goat
We've learned a lot about fainting goats -- also known as stiff-legged goats and nervous goats, goats whose propensity for falling down have earned them their own international society -- since we heard that an outfit called The ...
Faint and Fall Over at the goat festival in Lewisburg, Tennessee ...
7 am- 5K Goat Run 9 am- Food & Craft Booths Open 9 am- Children's Activities 10 am- World Champion Fainting Goat Show 10am-4pm- Karaoke 5 pm- Dee Reilly 6 pm- Lee Roy Parnell 7 pm- Delbert McClinton For more information visit the Goats ...
Old Faithful Geyser and the Petrified Forest
The first thing we came across was the Tennessee Fainting Goat pen. Evidently these goats are supposed to faint when frightened. I have seen videos of them online but have never had the privilege of making an ass out of myself while ...

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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.

Slightly smaller than standard breeds of goat, fainting goats are generally 43 to 64 centimeters (17 to 25 in) tall and can weigh anywhere from 27 to 75 kilograms (50 to 165 lb). They have large, prominent eyes in high sockets, and exist in as many colors as standard breeds do. Hair can be short or long, with certain individuals producing a great deal of cashmere during colder months. There appears to be no angora strain of the fainting goat. Common coat colors are black and white, however, most possible coat colors are found in this breed. Their life expectancy is 12 to 15 years.

The origin of the fainting goat is peculiar. The goats appear to have arrived in Marshall County, Tennessee in the early 1800s, courtesy of a reclusive farm worker named Jon Tinsley who was most likely from Nova Scotia. Before he left the area, he sold his goats — three does and a buck — to Dr. H.H. Mayberry, who bred them.

Fainting goats have many other names, including Tennessee (Meat) Goats, Nervous Goats, Stiff-leg Goats, Wooden-leg Goats, and Tennessee Scare Goats. They are smaller and somewhat easier to care for and maintain than larger meat goat breeds, which makes the fainting goat desirable for smaller farms. They are also raised as pet or show animals as they can be friendly, intelligent, easy to keep, and amusing.

Oh look its fallen over ..... 

Must have stood too close to the Farting Duck

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Fainting Goat books ! 

Falling Freddy the Fainting Goat (Animal Underdogs) (Animal Underdogs)

Amazon Price: $27.07 (as of 10/10/2008)

The Fainting Goats Tale

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What's Your Fainting Goat Story ? 

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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.

Posted August 23, 2008

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