Zollinger Farm

Zollinger Farm breeds fainting (myotonic) goats in Rittman, OH, serving Wayne County in northeast Ohio near Cleveland. Rudy Zollinger has been raising fainting (myotonic) goats for several years and follows standard herd health protocols, including routine hoof trimming and parasite screenings.

The goats graze on rotational pastures by day and retreat to a ventilated barn at night, and early socialization helps ensure calm temperaments. Herd health benefits from annual veterinary checkups, fecal analyses to monitor parasites, and periodic body condition scoring. Solid fencing with three-strand electric wire provides secure grazing boundaries across rolling fields.

Each kidding season brings careful record keeping of lineages and weight gains to support balanced growth and breeding decisions. As a family operation with roots in regional agriculture, Zollinger Farm emphasizes low-stress handling and transparent care practices. Visitors often note the relaxed nature of the herd and the thoughtful shelter setups that protect goats from Ohio’s variable weather.