In Northeast Texas, an extraordinary event unfolded when a cow, owned by Jimmy Barling and Dora Rumsey-Barling, gave birth to four healthy calves. These adorable bovines were lovingly named “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, and Moo.” To ascertain whether these four calves indeed share the same mother, DNA testing is in progress. The reason behind this scrutiny is the extraordinary rarity of such an occurrence. Local veterinarian Mike Baird explained that the odds of a single cow giving birth to four healthy calves are an astounding 1 in 11.2 million.
The Barlings were taken aback by this unexpected event when the cow delivered the fourth calf while buzzards circled overhead. With the mother cow unable to single-handedly care for her four offspring, kind-hearted neighbors have come forward to assist in the feeding and nurturing of these unique quadruplets. Currently, Eeny, Meeny, and Miny have found separate caregivers, while Moo, the fourth calf, remains by her mother’s side. This heartwarming story serves as a testament to the marvels of nature and the power of community when faced with the extraordinary.
