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The origin of the Myotonic Goat breed traces back to the early 1800's when a farmer named John Tinsley appeared in Marshall County, Tennessee. He brought with him a sacred cow, 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 who talked to no one so whatever he knew will remain a secret forever. He eventually parted from Marshall County, due to a failed relationship, taking only the sacred cow with him. The goats were sold to Dr. H. H. Mayberry. Although, Dr. Mayberry tried to research the history, he could find no evidence of such a breed in the world. He was convinced that they were a breed because their unique traits are obviously hereditary. |
Meet "Max", one of the gorgeous kids born here at the Villa, in a faint at only 3 weeks of age. What a drama king! |
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Meet "Paul", another one of our adorable bucklings born here at the Villa, pictured here with "Max". Beautiful, loud markings and great build...aren't they two handsome boys! | Myotonia is the condition that causes Fainting goats to stiffen and/or fall over when startled or excited. This condition is caused by a combination of recessive genes. Fainting goats can show varying degrees of myotonia. The condition lasts for 10 to 15 seconds. A short time after an episode, the stiffness will disappear and they will walk and act like any other goat until it happens again. This condition only affects their external muscles, so while in a myotonic state the animal is fully conscious and aware of its surroundings. This condition does not affect their life span, typically 12 to 15 years, as they will live just as long as any other breed of goat given the proper care. Fainting goats were believed to be used as "sacrificial lambs" alongside more valuable livestock so that they would fall prey to predators rather than the livestock. This use for these unique fainting creatures led to their near extinction in 1988 when they were declared endangered and placed on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy watch list. |
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Fainting goats generally have large prominent eyes, sometimes referred to as bug-eyed or pop-eyed. Due to the myotonia, they tend to be a very meaty and muscular breed of goat. (Note: We do not sell our goats for food - don't ask!). The original fainters were said to be black & white in color, but now most any coat color can be found. They possess very laid back and gentle temperments and are quite intelligent making them wonderful pets. The does kid easily and are naturally excellent mothers. Fainting goats are easily contained as they do not climb as do other breeds of goat. They have become very popular as pets due to the fact they are easy to keep, have personalities that will capture your heart, not to mention their ability to "faint" making them quite amusing! |
Max is a fine example of the structurally correct & genetically sound kids we raise. What a handsome boy he is! |
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Meet Our Fainting Goat Herd
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~*~ Bucks ~*~
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"PAN" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Buck DOB 10/27/08 Disbudded Micro-chipped ~ * ~ Original Black & White Spotted Medium-Long Coat GOLD EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-cellent Fainter Herd Sire of our 2010 Kids Herd Sire of our 2011 Kids Herd Sire of our 2012 Kids ~ * ~ Sire: Cain's Fancy Fainters Starbuck IS1 Dam: Cain's Fancy Fainters Sophia IS1 ~ * ~ |
~ * ~ Solis Occasus Villa Ophites Aegipan SUN MGR # A6374 IFGA # H-10801-D ~ * ~ |
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"SID" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Buck DOB 1/13/11 Disbudded ~ * ~ Original Black & White Spotted Medium/Long Coat BLUE EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-cellent Fainter Our Furture Herd Sire ~ * ~ Sire: Moonlight Farms Bello MLF Dam: Moonlight Farms Gypsy MLF ~ * ~ ~~~~~~ * ~~~~~~  |
~ * ~ Moonlight Farms Sidus MLF MGR # B1567 IFGA # P-86115-D ~ * ~ Oregon Virtual Fainting Goat Show MAY 2011 Class 14a - Pee Wee Jr. Bucks: under 53 days (under 7 1/2 weeks) |
Judge's comments: 2nd Place
"This is a strikingly beautiful goat. Showing nice conditioning. Very balanced."
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"CAL" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Buck DOB 3/21/11 Disbudded ~ * ~ Red, Black & White Tri-Color Medium/Long Coat BLUE EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-cellent Fainter Our Furture Herd Sire ~ * ~ Sire: Moonlight Farms Ricky MLF Dam: Hobby Hills Sophie HH2 ~ * ~ |
~ * ~ Breezy Farms Malus Caligula SUN MGR # B2584 IFGA # H-86157-D ~ * ~ |
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~*~ Does ~*~
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"THEA" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Doe DOB 11/09/08 Disbudded ~ * ~ Solid White Thick Soft Coat GOLD EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-cellent Fainter Herd Queen ~ * ~ Sire: Cain's Fancy Fainters Willie IS1 Dam: Cain's Fancy Fainters Fatih IS1 ~ * ~ ~~~~~~ * ~~~~~~  |
~ * ~ Solis Occasus Villa Nivea Amalthea SUN MGR # A6373 IFGA # H-10803-D ~ * ~ Oregon Virtual Fainting Goat Show MAY 2011 Class 11b - Two Year Old Does: 26 to under 36 months |
Judge's comments: 3rd Place
"Nice topline and tail set. Has good muscling throughout, especially in the neck and shoulders."
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"EMMA" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Doe DOB 2/04/09 Disbudded ~ * ~ Original Black & White Spotted Medium Coat GOLD EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-cellent Fainter ~ * ~ Sire: Cain's Fancy Fainters Harley IS1 Dam: Cain's Fancy Fainters Dottie IS1 ~ * ~ |
~ * ~ Solis Occasus Villa Kara Gemma SUN MGR # A6957 IFGA # H-10800-D ~ * ~ |
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"STELLA" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Doe DOB 2/05/09 Disbudded ~ * ~ Original Black & White Belted Short Coat GOLD EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-cellent Fainter ~ * ~ Sire: Cain's Fancy Fainters Harley IS1 Dam: Cain's Fancy Fainters Oprah IS1 ~ * ~ ~~~~~~ * ~~~~~~  |
~ * ~ Solis Occasus Villa Reliquus Stella SUN MGR # A6958 IFGA # H-10802-D ~ * ~ Oregon Virtual Fainting Goat Show MAY 2011 Class 11a - Two Year Old Does: 26 to under 36 months |
Judge's comments: 1st Place
"Very nice smoothly blended/balanced goat. Her angulation in her rear legs is very nice. She has amazing muscling/thickness about her while keeping her femininity."
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"TRIXI" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Doe DOB 4/05/10 Disbudded ~ * ~ Original Black & White Belted Medium Coat BLUE EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-cellent Fainter ~ * ~ Sire: Moonlight Farms Tonto MLF Dam: Bassefield Sadie BAS ~ * ~ |
~ * ~ Solis Occasus Villa Meretrix SUN MGR # B0495 IFGA # H-25142-D ~ * ~ |
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"LEXI" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Doe DOB 4/28/10 Disbudded ~ * ~ Cream Dun Medium Coat BLUE EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-cellent Fainter ~ * ~ Sire: Moonlight Farms Tonto MLF Dam: Beechkeld 9933 (Pinky) ~ * ~ |
~ * ~ Solis Occasus Villa Pellex SUN MGR # B0496 IFGA # H-25141-D ~ * ~ |
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"PITI" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Doe DOB 8/01/10 Disbudded ~ * ~ Original White & Black Spotted Medium Coat Carries BLUE EYE Gene BROWN EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-treme Fainter ~ * ~ |
~ * ~ Solis Occasus Villa Gemina Ancipitis SUN MGR # B1038 IFGA # H-86012-D ~ * ~ |
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"DIMI" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Doe DOB 8/01/10 Disbudded ~ * ~ Original Black & White Spotted Medium Coat Carries BLUE EYE Gene 1 BLUE EYE 1 BROWN EYE Nicely Built Great Temperament X-tra X-treme Fainter ~ * ~ |
~ * ~ Solis Occasus Villa Gemina Dimidius SUN MGR # B1037 IFGA # H-86013-D ~ * ~ |
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"DIANA" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Doe DOB 1/08/11 Disbudded ~ * ~ Original Black & White Spotted Medium/Long Coat BLUE EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-cellent Fainter Our Furture Dam ~ * ~ Sire: Moonlight Farms Bello MLF Dam: Moonlight Farms Gypsy MLF ~ * ~ ~~~~~~ * ~~~~~~  |
~ * ~ Moonlight Farms Diana MLF MGR # B1565 IFGA # P-86111-D ~ * ~ Oregon Virtual Fainting Goat Show MAY 2011 Class 6 - Junior Does: 3 to under 6 months |
Judge's comments: 4th Place
"This is a very flashy little doeling with a straight topline and nice width in the chest."
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"SELENA" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Doe DOB 1/12/11 Disbudded ~ * ~ White. Light & Dark Brown Spotted Medium/Long Coat BLUE EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-cellent Fainter Our Furture Dam ~ * ~ Sire: Moonlight Farms Bello MLF Dam: Moonlight Farms Paprika MLF ~ * ~ ~~~~~~ * ~~~~~~ |
~ * ~ Moonlight Farms Selena MLF MGR # B1568 IFGA # P-86112-D ~ * ~ Oregon Virtual Fainting Goat Show MAY 2011 Class 6 - Junior Does: 3 to under 6 months |
Judge's comments: 2nd Place
"This is a very feminine looking doeling. She has nice bone in her legs, strength and muscling in her chest. Nice topline through the rump."
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"LUNA" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Doe DOB 1/13/11 Disbudded ~ * ~ Original White & Black Spotted Medium/Long Coat BLUE EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-treme Fainter Our Furture Dam ~ * ~ Sire: Moonlight Farms Bello MLF Dam: Moonlight Farms Gypsy MLF ~ * ~ |
~ * ~ Moonlight Farms Luna MLF MGR # B1566 IFGA # P-86113-D ~ * ~ |
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"DIVA" Registered MGR & IFGA ~ * ~ Doe DOB 3/02/11 Disbudded ~ * ~ Original Black & White Belted Medium/Long Coat BLUE EYES Nicely Built Great Temperament X-cellent Fainter Our Furture Dam ~ * ~ |
~ * ~ Solis Occasus Villa Pola Diva SUN MGR #B2200 IFGA # H-86134-D ~ * ~ |
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