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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.
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.
What things makes fainting goats faint?
Loud noises and sudden movements
How much does an average fainting goat weigh?
I don't know though go on a sheep and goat sight or something.
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.
Why goats faint if you scare them?
There is a specific breed of goat (the fainting goat) that "faints" when startled or scared. Their muscles just freeze. It is a self-defense mechanism - most predators would not be interested in an already-dead animal. Though many people think that it is funny when these goats faint, it is actually not good for the goats if it happens often. People really shouldn't scare them on purpose!
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.
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 goat has two names?
Fainting Goat
Can a person faint on purpose?
No, people can fake fainting, but a true faint is a physiological response.
What is the name of the goat that falls down when they get scared?
Myotonic Goats, also known as the Tennessee Fainting goat.
Can you have the symptoms of fainting without actually fainting?
yes you kind of can, if you are about to faint whist getting the symtoms of it you can then put you head between your knees to let the blood flow to your head since fainting is a loss of blood to the head, then you will have the symptoms put wont faint!
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.
Is the word faint a verb?
Yes, the word 'faint' is a verb (faint, faints, fainting, fainted), a word for the act of fainting, an action verb. The word 'faint' is also an adjective (faint, fainter, faintest) that describes a lessening of consciousness or intensity, barely discernible; and a noun, a word for the loss of consciousness due to lack of blood to the brain.
How can you faint without it looking obvious?
There's nothing not obvious about fainting
What disease do fainting goats get?
Any disease that a normal goat can get.
Why do you faint when only when your left arm gets poked with a needle?
that is not the only reason for fainting and most people dont faint from that
