Apr. 24, 2008 - Introducing...our new FAINTING GOATS!!
Last week, I received 2 belated birthday presents. My birthday was last summer, and I was given a coupon for 2 fainting goats. I've wanted fainting goats for a long time!!! (For Mother's Day I received 6 guinea chicks that are still alive, well and L O U D!!!--I love 'em!!)
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.
Because they are easily startled, and because we have been watching Pride and Prejudice and Little House on the Prairie lately, we have named them: Mrs Bennet and Harriet. Both of those characters are easily overwhelmed and overly emotional. LOL
Mrs Bennet is pregnant and we're not sure when she's due. Probably around June. Harriet is supposedly bred too, but doesn't look "with kid" yet...
Here is a picture of our two new farm additions:
Comments
Apr. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Petersonclan
GREAT NAMES!!! I love it. One of our favorite quotes here is Mrs. Bennet's, "Oh have you no respect for my nerves?!"
Apr. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by imasharp
I want to come see them. Invite me down some Mon - Wed. LOL Or, I could just invite me. I would love to see you and the kids. I never see anyone anymore. Do your kids remember me?
Christy
