Gunner's Goat Farm

Gunner’s Goat Farm is a fainting (myotonic) goat breeder in What Cheer, IA, in Keokuk County and Southeast Iowa near Des Moines.

As a member of regional goat associations, Cole G. Mckay follows sound health testing protocols such as annual hoof inspections and regular veterinary checkups. The goats are raised on pasture with roomy shelters, where they become accustomed to handling and interaction from an early age. The farm’s breeding program focuses on temperament and structural soundness, selecting stock that thrives in farm settings. Cole draws on sustainable farming practices to nurture each herd, aiming for balanced nutrition and well-drained paddocks. Feedback from local homesteaders notes the goats’ calm nature and hardiness across seasons.

The farm also screens bucks and does for genetic conditions common in fainting goats and maintains detailed health records. Many of the goats have been placed on small homesteads where they help manage pasture growth and contribute to sustainable land care.