I've been downsizing goats for a couple years now and the current herd of does are all (mostly) bottle babies that I kept more for their personalities or my love for them than anything else. I primarily sell my goats for pets to people who just want a couple fun, friendly goats in their backyard and are willing to learn how to give them the best care they can.
Fainting goats are the BEST GOATS. Obviously I am a little biased as fainters are the only goats I have owned since 2006. They don't jump, as jumping makes them faint. They don't try and get out of fences, as they are a little afraid of what might be on the other side. They are quiet & they have great personalities. They are easy kidders and great mommas. They are parasite resistant and hardy goats that handle our MN weather.
Another fun fact about fainters is that they are made out of 99% sugar. This is why the slightest sprinkle will send them running for cover, before they melt. All fainters take this danger quite seriously and will knock down old ladies and babies to get to their shelter, so make sure they have a clear path to a good shelter with protection on at least 3 sides to keep them out of the rain, wind, snow etc. (okay, this may not be a fact... but you never know... it might be, you did read it on the internet and EVERYTHING on the internet is true)
In all seriousness, fainting goats don't ask for much, but they do need a good shelter, hay, grain (sometimes, not always) and basic care like hoof trimmings and occasional deworming. They need a GOAT more than anything else in the world though, and for this reason, I will never sell a single goat to someone without goats.
Fainting goats are the BEST GOATS. Obviously I am a little biased as fainters are the only goats I have owned since 2006. They don't jump, as jumping makes them faint. They don't try and get out of fences, as they are a little afraid of what might be on the other side. They are quiet & they have great personalities. They are easy kidders and great mommas. They are parasite resistant and hardy goats that handle our MN weather.
Another fun fact about fainters is that they are made out of 99% sugar. This is why the slightest sprinkle will send them running for cover, before they melt. All fainters take this danger quite seriously and will knock down old ladies and babies to get to their shelter, so make sure they have a clear path to a good shelter with protection on at least 3 sides to keep them out of the rain, wind, snow etc. (okay, this may not be a fact... but you never know... it might be, you did read it on the internet and EVERYTHING on the internet is true)
In all seriousness, fainting goats don't ask for much, but they do need a good shelter, hay, grain (sometimes, not always) and basic care like hoof trimmings and occasional deworming. They need a GOAT more than anything else in the world though, and for this reason, I will never sell a single goat to someone without goats.
ACRES OF FUN FINDERS KEEPERS
(photo taken 4/30/2021) MGR# D5298 DOB: 2-06-18 DAUGHTER OF JEEPS AND RAGE |
ACRES OF FUN GRANITE'S GRAFFITI
(photo taken 4/30/2021) MGR# D5292 DOB: 2-04-18 DAUGHTER OF LOLLIPOP AND GRANITE |
ACRES OF FUN BONFIRE
(photo taken 4/30/2021) MGR# D9614 DOB: 1/29/19 DAUGHTER OF JEEPS & RAGE |
ACRES OF FUN SKIP TO MY LOU
(photo taken 4/30/2021) MGR# D9606 DOB: 1/30/19 DAUGHTER OF STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE & GRANITE |
ACRES OF FUN NO MORE REGRETS
MGR # D9603 DOB: 1/31/19 DAUGHTER OF ACRES OF FUN CORALIE & WHISPERING ACRES GRANITE |
ACRES OF FUN GALAXY
MGR# E1692 DOB: 2/19/19 DAUGHTER OF GREAT LAKES MYOTONICS GABRIELLE & GRANITE |
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ACRES OF FUN EASY MONEY
MGR # E1340 DOB: 2/6/2020 DAUGHTER OF ACRES OF FUN SUNDAE'S DELIGHT & GREAT LAKES MYOTONICS CHAOS |
ACRES OF FUN O-M-G (One Magnificent Goat)
AKA: MAGGIE MGR # E3141 DOB: 3/1/2020 DAUGHTER OF ACRES OF FUN MEMORY & SINK HOLLOW FARMS SABOTAGE |
ACRES OF FUN PAPARAZZI
MGR # E7894 DOB: 2/27/2021 DAUGHTER OF ACRES OF FUN GRANITE'S GRAFFITI & SINK HOLLOW FARMS SABOTAGE |
ACRES OF FUN MARGARITA
MGR # E7899 DOB: 2/17/2021 DAUGHTER OF ACRES OF FUN MY TEMPTATION & ACRES OF FUN LOOSE CANNON |
ACRES OF FUN MARDI GRAS
MGR # E7900
DOB: 2/24/21
DAUGHTER OF ACRES OF FUN GALAXY & ACRES OF FUN HAWKEYE
MGR # E7900
DOB: 2/24/21
DAUGHTER OF ACRES OF FUN GALAXY & ACRES OF FUN HAWKEYE