Fainting goats will eat the same things as a normal goat will, for example, they will eat grass, hey, and grains.
Nope. It's genetic.
Any disease that a normal goat can get.
No, fainting goats are not endangered. They are a domestic breed known for their myotonic condition that causes temporary muscle stiffness when startled or frightened, leading to a fainting episode. They are bred and maintained in captivity by farmers and breeders around the world.
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.
Poison ivy is a favorite food of most goats.
Five months (150 days)
Fainting goats typically live between 8 to 12 years, though some have been known to live longer with proper care and nutrition. Providing them with a safe and stress-free environment can contribute to their overall longevity.
Loud noises and sudden movements
Actually, they don't. That's only "fainting goats," which I think are actually a breed...and if not, it's only that "type".
Yes, there is a breed of goat known as the fainting goat, also called Myotonic goats. When startled or excited, these goats can experience temporary muscle stiffness, causing them to freeze and sometimes fall over, giving the impression of fainting.
actually fainting goats dont acatually faint or loose consisousness they just get stiff legs and fall over. as they get older they lean to adapt to this problem and try to lean on somthing to prvent from falling over. but the name of this issue is myotonia congenita. Myotonia congenita can occur anywhere to mice to humans.