Fithens Fainters Farm

Fithens Fainters Farm, fainting (myotonic) goats, Richville, MN, is nestled in northwestern Minnesota near Detroit Lakes. Taylor Fithen has been dedicated to breeding fainting goats for over ten years and maintains active membership in the American Goat Society, with annual health screenings including CAE and caprine arthritis testing to ensure genetic soundness. The herd grazes on rotational pastures surrounding the barn, where kidding pens are kept spotless and kids are handled daily to support early socialization and ease transition to new environments.

Fithens Fainters Farm goats have placed in local county fairs and 4-H events, reflecting careful selection for temperament and conformation. Life unfolds on a 40-acre homestead where seasonal chores, from haying to winter feed planning, shape a thoughtful husbandry approach that values animal welfare and resilience.