Kern's Hilltop Farms

Kern’s Hilltop Farms fainting (myotonic) goats, Hannibal, MO, is part of the northeast Missouri farming community near St. Louis. Owner Melissa A. Kerns brings years of hands-on experience and follows established health protocols with routine hoof trimming, parasite control, and careful record keeping to support strong, healthy bloodlines. Daily husbandry includes pasture rotation and sheltered loafing areas, where kids are gently handled to encourage confidence and early socialization.

The farm’s gently rolling pastures on Highway HH offer a low-stress environment that helps these goats develop a calm temperament and sturdy build. Breeding goals emphasize sound structure and moderate frame, ensuring goats that thrive in pasture-based systems year-round. Feedback from local small-scale livestock enthusiasts highlights the friendly nature and reliable hardiness of Kern’s Hilltop Farms stock. Prospective owners appreciate transparent communication and the farm’s commitment to maintaining well-adjusted animals suited for varied homestead settings. Each doe and buck is individually tagged and documented for traceability in farm records.