‘Miracle’ Twin Calf Born On Farm Near Market Harborough

A calf born six days after its twin on a farm near Market Harborough is being hailed as a miracle.

Delayed twin births in cattle are extremely rare, thought to occur in only around one in 200,000 cases.

Mum has now accepted both calves and they are feeding happily side by side

The mother was initially confused by the appearance of a second calf, but with careful help from the team at Brook Meadow Farm in Sibbertoft, she has now accepted both calves and they are feeding happily side by side.

Claire Hart in the cow shed

The extraordinary arrival was first spotted by Jolyon Dennis, son of managing partner Claire Hart, while working in the cowshed.

Claire spoke to HFM about the highly unusual birth and how the youngest twin is already making her presence felt:

Jolyon spotted the extraordinary arrival