Echo Acres

Echo Acres, fainting (myotonic) goats, Lake Lillian, MN, is located in western Minnesota near Minneapolis. It is owned by Renee Anderson, who has been raising fainting goats for several years and registers her herd through the American Goat Society with routine health screenings.

Goats are raised outdoors on rotational pastures and receive daily handling to support calm temperaments and ease of care. Renee Anderson follows a natural husbandry approach, providing balanced nutrition and regular hoof and dental care. Growing up on a family farm, she emphasizes a low-stress environment and early socialization with children and other livestock.

Many families note the goats’ sturdy build and gentle nature, making them reliable additions to hobby farms and homesteads. All breeding stock undergo DNA tests to screen for the myotonia gene and caprine arthritis encephalitis, ensuring strong maternal lines. The fainting trait gives these goats a unique character but does not compromise their health or their value in dairy or show rings.