A rare calf with two faces – four eyes, two noses, two mouths and two ears – continued to grow on a farm in southwestern Louisiana on Thursday, eight days after its birth.
The owners of Breaux Farms LLC in Cosinard, a community about 90 miles west of Baton Rouge, said the calf appeared normal from behind the ears and had a “de face” (“de” is French for “do”). It is said that it was named “2” (meaning “2”). In a Facebook post, Eric and Dawn Breaux said the odds of having this type of birth were 1 in 400 million.
“We know this calf has a short lifespan and will probably only live for a few days,” Dawn Breaux said. “She has overcome many hardships by being born alive.”
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Most polycephalic calves with multiple heads are stillborn. Some people live for hours or days. According to Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, the oldest living double-faced calf lived for 40 days.
According to a Facebook post, Dou Faith is 8 days old and is slowly growing under the care of several veterinarians and Mr. and Mrs. Breaux.
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“She is having a hard time lifting her head, but she is gaining strength and is lifting her head more and more,” Dawn Brough said in an update. She said: “She is not independent yet so her mother cannot nurse her. We have been feeding her with her bottle since the beginning.”
Deux Face uses a sling to support his leg muscles. According to an update from the Broughs, they “took her outside to bask in her sun and spend a little time with the other cows.”
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The calf is not for sale.
In an update, the Broughs said they are not allowing visitors or photos to be taken because the calves are safe and “to protect their health and our privacy, we do not allow any media involvement.” They declined to be interviewed by The Associated Press.
Another Facebook post said: “She did not appear to be in distress or pain.” “We are always monitoring her and taking it day by day. She has been through a lot, but only time will tell her fate. We hope for the best and prepare for the worst. This is the reality of caring for God’s creation.”
