Two headed calf

[UncleHoot]

Last I heard (Saturday), it was still alive, but these curiousities generally don't survive more than a few days.

Oh. I'm not looking for help here. It's just a calf that was born a few miles from me. The owner wishes to remain anonymous.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

The poor thing. I think I would have to put it down if it were mine-knowing it's fate and all. Like you said they don't live more that a few days. There's usually things wrong internally too.

 

[wynedot55]

thats the 1st time i ever seen a 2 headed calf like that.id go ahead an put it down.now years ago a friend of mine had a calf with 2 faces born.an i saw that calf in person.but i dont remember how long the calf lived.

 

[laughingllama75]

poor thing.....I think I would have had it put down at birth too. But there is always the animal lover side of me, that would say, Well, maybe he has a chance....
Can it nurse? the mouth looks wrong. Hmm. It is interesting, from a scientific standpoint. Thanks for sharing.

 

[UncleHoot]

I've received word that it was still alive today. It's anyone's guess why. Since I don't personally know the person in charge of the herd, I can't answer that. It's a male.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

I would imagine it is eating if it's still alive. When was it born?

Kute Kitten is sitting here beside me and says "That is wierd!"

 

[CowGirl95]

The poor little calf. I feel so bad or it.