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Nope. It's genetic.
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What makes pygmy goats faint?
Pygmy goats do not faint; myotonic or "fainting" goats do. They faint because of an inherited genetic disorder called myotonia. This causes the muscles to stiffen when the goat is frightened, and they remain tense for a few seconds.
What do fainting goats eat?
Fainting goats will eat the same things as a normal goat will, for example, they will eat grass, hey, and grains.
Is there a goat called a fainting goat?
Yes, fainting goats have a genetic disorder which causes their muscles to freeze when they are startled. This usually causes them to fall over. It can happen when they are afraid or excited and it is not a form of entertainment for uneducated owners and their friends.
How big do fainting goats get?
No.Domestic animals are not classified as under any level of endangerment. The fainting goat is just a breed of domestic goat.
Are fainting goats endangered?
They are domesticated; therefore no.
How long do fainting goats live?
Fainting goats live around the same amount of time as other breeds of goats, which is between 10 and 12 years. They also require the same type of nutrition as other types of goats.
What disease do fainting goats get?
Any disease that a normal goat can get.
Why do fainting goats faint and their muscles stiffen when they hear loud noises?
This is a breed characteristic of only the Fainting goats. They do this because their heart beats too fast when they are scared and faint, no harm is done to them when they do faint, they will simply get back up and begin to eat or play.
Can billy goat and fainting goats eat poison ivy?
Poison ivy is a favorite food of most goats.
How long are fainting goats pregnant?
Five months (150 days)
What things makes fainting goats faint?
Loud noises and sudden movements
Why do goats faint when they are frighten?
Actually, they don't. That's only "fainting goats," which I think are actually a breed...and if not, it's only that "type".
