Fernhill Fainters

Fernhill Fainters, fainting (myotonic) goats, Cross Plains, TN in Robertson County near Nashville, focuses on developing healthy herds with clear breeding records and strong skeletal structure. It is registered with national associations and follows a comprehensive health program, including routine vaccinations, deworming protocols, and quarterly herd health assessments conducted by a local veterinarian.

Kids are raised in sheltered pens adjacent to open pasture, receiving daily interaction with handlers to encourage early socialization and ensure a gentle, adaptable temperament as they mature. Pastures are rotated seasonally to preserve forage quality and support sustainable land management, with access to fresh water from a spring-fed trough and shaded loafing areas.

Owner Jack Chilcutt applies decades of small-ruminant experience to selective breeding practices that emphasize maternal instincts, structural soundness and calm disposition across each kidding season. Visitors often mention the tranquil landscape framed by rolling hills and the herd’s friendly nature during farm tours that reflect the farm’s commitment to transparency and animal welfare.