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<blockquote data-quote="jilleroo" data-source="post: 531149" data-attributes="member: 8192"><p>We run a large charolais-based breeder herd in an extensive situation and identify a number of sets of twins each year. Sometimes the twin calves are very similar but often are a totally different colour and type to each other. I've seen them born in the yards and you wouldn't credit that two such totally different calves could come out of the same cow.</p><p>Last year however we had the rare thrill of a set of triplets. Born from a very large charolais cow and sired by a charolais bull, the triplets were strong and well despite being small and obviously premature. They had very short hair which their skin tinged pink and their teeth weren't through their gums. However, they were very big on attitude and determination.</p><p>The two heifers could just reach up to the cow's udder but the bull could not, and he was the first to be taken back to the homestead. A day or so later, the cow misplaced one of the heifers, a search ensured, she was found and taken home to join the bull. After a week or so, we decided the cow was still looking quite dejected and the heifer calf she had with her was doing the worst of the three, so we took her home also to join the other two who were doing well. Anyway - it was more fun to have all the triplets together to show off and let the cow have a holiday after her big effort! She was slow to pick up but is in magnificent condition now - she is 9 years old and had not been identified as producing multiple calves before.</p><p>The triplets received some media coverage and are now weaned and doing well, although smaller than their peers.</p><p>As to whether the heifers would be fertile, we haven't decided whether we will be keeping them or not.</p><p>We have plenty of photos of the little fellas and when I take the time to find out how to post photos, I will do so.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jilleroo, post: 531149, member: 8192"] We run a large charolais-based breeder herd in an extensive situation and identify a number of sets of twins each year. Sometimes the twin calves are very similar but often are a totally different colour and type to each other. I've seen them born in the yards and you wouldn't credit that two such totally different calves could come out of the same cow. Last year however we had the rare thrill of a set of triplets. Born from a very large charolais cow and sired by a charolais bull, the triplets were strong and well despite being small and obviously premature. They had very short hair which their skin tinged pink and their teeth weren't through their gums. However, they were very big on attitude and determination. The two heifers could just reach up to the cow's udder but the bull could not, and he was the first to be taken back to the homestead. A day or so later, the cow misplaced one of the heifers, a search ensured, she was found and taken home to join the bull. After a week or so, we decided the cow was still looking quite dejected and the heifer calf she had with her was doing the worst of the three, so we took her home also to join the other two who were doing well. Anyway - it was more fun to have all the triplets together to show off and let the cow have a holiday after her big effort! She was slow to pick up but is in magnificent condition now - she is 9 years old and had not been identified as producing multiple calves before. The triplets received some media coverage and are now weaned and doing well, although smaller than their peers. As to whether the heifers would be fertile, we haven't decided whether we will be keeping them or not. We have plenty of photos of the little fellas and when I take the time to find out how to post photos, I will do so. [/QUOTE]
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