Shiver

Shiver is a fainting (myotonic) goat breeder in Bay Minette, AL, in Baldwin County and the Gulf Coast near Mobile. All breeding stock undergoes genetic testing for myotonia to preserve the fainting response and maintain overall health. Jonnie Shiver has spent several years refining a small-scale breeding program and follows guidelines from local livestock extension offices.

Kids are raised in a pasture-based setting where they learn to interact gently with people and explore safely under supervision. Shiver’s approach emphasizes maintaining strong maternal traits and friendly temperaments while preserving breed characteristics in every generation.

The farm’s simple shelter design and rotational grazing support natural behaviors and digestive health. Visitors appreciate seeing the herd roam freely and observing how gentle handling from an early age fosters trust and calmness. They adapt well to family homesteads and youth livestock projects, reflecting the breed’s approachable nature.