Dovetail Farm

Dovetail Farm raises Fainting (Myotonic) goats in Townley, Alabama, in northern Alabama near Birmingham. It has been breeding these hardy farm companions for more than a decade, registering stock with recognized goat associations and conducting routine health screenings.

Its herd rotates through well-drained pastures and shaded shelters to support strong hoof health, and kids are gently socialized from birth to encourage a calm temperament. Breeder Leslie K Draper draws on family farming traditions to maintain balanced nutrition and hand-milking practices. Many of its goats exhibit the distinctive steady gait and friendly disposition that have made fainting goats valued for both homestead management and agricultural education.

Visitors often note the serene farm atmosphere and the approachable nature of the herd. All breeding stock undergoes caprine arthritis encephalitis and caseous lymphadenitis screenings to support long-term herd health. A restored timber barn provides a milking parlor and sheltered kidding pens where each newborn receives individual care.