M yotonic Goats are an American Heritage Breed that was first described in Marshall County, Tennessee in the 19^th Century (hence their other name Tennessee Fainting Goats). An itinerant farm hand brought several goats with him with an odd tendency to stiffen when startled. When he moved on a year later, the goats remained behind.

Since that time, Myotonic Goats have been maintained to protect other livestock (when attacked, the goat goes down, gets eaten, and the more valuable animals get away), as pets, and for their meat. 

Myotonic Goats have a neuromuscular disorder described as myotonia congenita. This syndrome can also be found in other mammals like dogs and humans, where it is referred to as Becker's or Thomsen's Disease.

This myotonic syndrome produces a higher meat-to-bone ratio (3:1 instead of 2:1) and a thicker musculature with a more tender nature that has earned myotonic goats a place on the Slow Food Ark of Taste.

As pets, myotonic goats are poor climbers (easily contained) and have a wonderful disposition. They tame easily when fed and handled regularly and can be very loving pets.

Myotonics come in a beautiful range of colors (the classic being black & white), all sizes, and lengths of coat. They are a landrace, composite breed and the only real criteria they must meet to be a myotonic is to have the myotonia gene and the right earset.

Our breeding program is oriented along two lines:

All of our goats are pasture-raised, allowed to forage on scrub that encourages good health. The aromatic bramble they prefer helps maintain good health, minimizes parasite loads, and gives our goats a shiny coat and delicious flavor.

All of our animals are registered as premium fainters with the International Fainting Goat Association (IFGA) and/or the Myotonic Goat Registry.