fainting goats

[CathyBogart]

Oh my, this is not such a good idea. If another animal is chasing them such as a fox or even a dog they faint and have no defense at all. I don't like this idea.

If you read the second article ratdogg posted, you'll see that that is exactly why the trait was reproduced in the first place. It sucks for the fainting goat, but it IS an effective defense for the rest of the flock.

[Genny]

I, too, don't like it when you see people just scare them to see them fall over, but it is neat and kinda cute. It's sad that they are used to keep the other goats safe, but they ARE keeping the other goats safe so I don't really see anything wrong with it I guess.

I LOVE all kinds of goats, but I've never been around one of this kind. Cute though

[critter crazy]

I love fainting goats and hope to own a few some day, they just arent very common around my neck of the woods.

I think there is nothing wrong with these goats, except for people constantly scaring them just to see them fall over. That would be like me constantly scaring my cat just to see it jump! They were not bred for our amusement, they have a purpose.

[Genny]

They were not bred for our amusement, they have a purpose.

yeah!