LOL - I am sorry, but I HAVE to ask this

[hoggie]

OK. For all those out there who are into Fainting Goats.

A couple of nights ago i watched a quiz programme on tv. There was a question about Fainting Goats (about their use a sacrificial goats in herds). After the question the quizmaster gave over an extra piece of information.

Namely that as Fainting Goats get older, they learn to lean on something so that they don't fall over?

Sorry but this made me laugh and I jst had to ask if anyone knows if this is true.

Please :baby04:

hoggie

[BethW]

LOL. I can just see it now...a goat thinking to himself: "OK, now don't forget if something startles me I have to go lean on the fence...FAST...before my legs go all weird and stiff and I fall over."

I can't imagine it's true, but I'll defer to the goat gurus on this one.

[hoggie]

You're with me Beth - it had me in fits of giggles. But it sounded weird enough that it COULD be true if you know what I mean

hoggie

[BethW]

Originally Posted by hoggie

it sounded weird enough that it COULD be true if you know what I mean

Hah! Which is exactly why I'm not about to say it's not possible!

[Oldntimes]

I have herd from a friend that raises fainters that yes as they get older they do learn to steady themselves better so they do not fall over as easily or nearly as much. But as far as leaning on something??? well how in the world would they predict a scar LOL!!!!!!!!!!! got me on that one :baby04:

[KSALguy]

i could be wrong but i am pretty sure the first documented case of fainting goats was in tennesse and in fairly recent history as well so i dont think the sacrificial aspect is as relevant for the good of the heard

[thatcompchick]

Nah, I just think as they get older they get better balance - you would not believe how FAST my older goats can pogo stick (run while stiff!!!) Mine are on hillside pastures so they do still topple quite a bit.

Andrea
www.arare-breed.net
www.faintinggoat.net
Huge New 2008 Fainting Goat Calender - www.cafepress.com/faintinggoat

[hoggie]

Originally Posted by thatcompchick

Nah, I just think as they get older they get better balance - you would not believe how FAST my older goats can pogo stick (run while stiff!!!) Mine are on hillside pastures so they do still topple quite a bit.

Andrea
www.arare-breed.net
www.faintinggoat.net
Huge New 2008 Fainting Goat Calender - www.cafepress.com/faintinggoat

OMG now I really have got the giggles. The image that conjures up of goats "pogoing" around the pasture

hoggie

[Goatsandsheep]

My DD showed a fainter this year and when she walked him with her boer goat he always walked touching the boer so he could balance if he got startled. If it was just him walking he walked close to you. He learned that my DD would catch or stead him in the ring if he got stiff so if you just lead with his collar he would walk away and not have to touch you when walking. He when to a pet home with his boer buddy. One of the lady on are fair board just loved him but also his buddy for watch out for him. Even when they where run in the ring for exercise the boer would stick close to fainter. His balance did get better the older he got and he would do the pogo or rock horse run is we called it. G&S

[thatcompchick]

Originally Posted by hoggie

OMG now I really have got the giggles. The image that conjures up of goats "pogoing" around the pasture

hoggie

<BIG GRIN> You know, when you are cleaning up after poop all day, it's great to have a giggle!

Go take a plastic goat toy and rock it back and forth - that's what it looks like - will get some on video for my site when I get a chance

Andrea
www.arare-breed.net
www.faintinggoat.net
Huge New 2008 Fainting Goat Calender - www.cafepress.com/faintinggoat