Garlock's Fainting Way

Garlock’s Fainting Way, fainting (myotonic) goats, Chittenango, NY, serves Madison County and the Syracuse area. Sarah Garlock has been managing her small family farm for several years under guidelines recommended by national goat associations and conducts routine health screenings.

The herd lives on rotational pasture with access to straw bedding in a draft-free barn, and daily handling ensures friendly, calm goats. Young kids receive early handling and pasture walks to promote steady temperaments and easy integration into new herds. Breeding stock includes does with strong maternal instincts and bucks selected for gentle temperaments and correct conformation.

Sarah’s focus on low-stress husbandry and genetic diversity reflects a philosophy centered on animal welfare and sustainable farm practices. The farm’s history spans generations of small-scale livestock care, offering a glimpse of farm life alongside reliable breeding stock. Garlock’s Fainting Way remains known for consistent quality in fainting goat traits.