The fainting goat or myotonic goat is an American breed of goat.

The names for the goats refer to the animal’s myotonia congenita, a condition in which the muscle cells experience prolonged contraction when the goat is startled. This is not a true faint, but a muscular …

Myotonic goats are ideally blocky and stocky, and are distinct from most other breeds in this conformation. However, extreme blockiness can result in difficult kidding and poor mobility in range …

Jun 5, 2022 · BREED: Known mainly as Myotonic goats or Tennessee fainting goats, but also variously called Texas Wooden Leg, Stiff, Nervous, and Scare goats. The breed is an American landrace of …

Nov 17, 2025 · The Myotonic Goat, also known as the Tennessee fainting goat or Wooden Leg goat, is an American breed with a unique condition called myotonia congenita. This breed has garnered …

A distinctly American breed, the Myotonic goat was originally discovered in Tennessee. The defining genetic trait is a neuromuscular condition (*not* a defect) which developed naturally that causes …

Myotonic goats are also called Wooden Leg goats, "stiff leg" or Tennessee fainting goats. These are one of the few goats that are indigenous to the U.S. There are two strains of this animal. Most of those …

Jan 12, 2025 · Myotonic goats, also known as Tennessee Fainting Goats or Wooden Leg goats, are a distinctive American breed known for their unique genetic trait that causes their muscles to …

Myotonic Goats The Myotonic breed is gaining attention for its combination of meat traits with reproductive efficiency, gentle nature, hardiness and it is increasingly recognized as an important …

Feb 18, 2009 · Myotonic goats, or fainting goats, are unique for their muscle condition. Learn about their traits, care, and why they’re popular with hobby farmers.