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Pepsi is a fainting goat. Fainting goats have a hereditary genetic disorder called myotonia congenita that causes them to abruptly fall over when they’re startled. (It’s painless. But hilarious.) The story goes that this trait was bred into them so that they could be placed with flocks of sheep as bait–predators would hone in on the frightened–and thus fallen–goats, giving the valuable sheep time to escape. Or so the story goes. Fainting goats are slightly smaller than the standard goat and are classified as meat goats, though they aren’t generally raised for meat because they’re also a threatened breed.
Mostly, they’re raised for entertainment.
See YouTube videos here and here.
Right now, Pepsi is in Tennessee.
But next month? Pepsi will be here.
Let the fainting begin!!!
Note to add: Pepsi is a boy! (Sorry, didn’t mean to leave that out!) He will not be wethered. We are looking for a girl…….
Posted by Suzanne McMinn on April 17, 2009
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So I come here and find delightful Pepsi – what a cute name, and what an adorable goat. Diane, my daughter (http://loessismore.blogspot.com/), has always wanted one. I can’t wait to tell her to check your blog! How did you decide on having one? OMG, Clover will be in clover with a goat to startle!!! And poor Coco – will she be worried whenever Pepsi falls over? It will surely entertain Annabelle and the kids.
I think Miss Jacob looks wicked because of her fantastic double set of lovely curving horns – I know you’ll win her over eventually.
Can’t wait to learn more about Pepsi. And are there any announcements yet on Clover’s, uh, hopeful condition?
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Wow.
I’m up at 3 am with my foster daughter. She’s a baby, so it’s ok. In fact, she slept for 4 hours straight tonight! I’m in shock from so much sleep!
Pepsi is adorable and I can’t wait to hear about the adventures that will ensue when she arrives!
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Pepsi looks like a fun addition to the gang! What a ride you’re taking us on Suzanne!!!
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Wait til you get more & you have several “fainting”. The kids would die laughing at these goats. Boy..told my husband that we need a couple of goats but he is busy working on our fence so now would not be a good time to bring up more animals and possibly more fencing..Bless his heart…I told him that I would be more than glad to help when I retire in 3 years & counting down. Everyone have a great weekend….Saturday is shearing day for my alpacas & llama…
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BTW, my mom is in Spencer right now!
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Good Luck with Pepsi! I can’t wait to hear about his adventures with your gang.
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Interesting days ahead, thanks for sharing your wonderful life with us.
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Also, I think your chickens need some knitting shawls, shown here…
http://redshirtknitting.com/?tag=chicken-shawl
I’m not affiliated with this blog, but got the link from Mason-Dixon Knitting. I immediately thought of you.
Cheers!
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gwen
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Suzanne @
http://sugarloafcottage.blogspot.com
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Pepsi is cute, love his markings!
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All of our girlie goats have flower names…the buck is Romeo, whatelse!
I am sure Pepsi is going to be a delight, regardless of his name. Wonder if he likes cookies?
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The Retirement Chronicles
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I saw a video of them fainting. At first I couldn’t stop laughing. But then I felt a little guilty for laughing because obv. the sheep are scared. And, being scared is no fun!