Twin heifers- fertile or sterile

[Chuckie]

I understand that if you have a bull and a heifer, the heifer will be sterile. But if you have two heifers, will they both be fertile? I was talking with a man that had twin heifers born. He said that if it was two heifers, then they both would be OK. Have any of you found this to be true?

 

[Chuck]

Yes, they should be fine. Odds of having trouble with breeding should be same as single heifer birth. Although it may increase your odds of having more twins. Some people don't like twins, some don't mind them. If you like the heifer for a replacement, I'd keep her.

 

[franseen]

Should be fine. If the has trouble with raising them both you may want to supplement them so they don't fall too far behind.

 

[Crowderfarms]

They should be fine.It's when a heifer and bull are born together, then there's a good chance of a problem.

 

[Chuckie]

Well that's good to hear. Thanks!

 

[shorty]

I bought a set of twin heifers a few years ago, they both had their second calves a few weeks ago.