Six-Legged Calf Born in North Carolina

A farmer in Climax, North Carolina was shocked when he discovered one of his cows gave birth to a six-legged calf.

Mike Fields, a farmer who raises cows in Climax, said the calf was born on his farm two weeks ago. Fields said it's one of the strangest things he's ever seen.

"It's a pretty crazy looking thing," said Fields. "It's healthy though."

The two extra limbs are near the head of the calf and came with fully formed hooves. Fields said the calf has no side effects from the birth defect.

Fields said his grandkids have grown close to the calf, giving it the nickname 'Four Legs' because it has four hooves on the front. He said despite several offers, he plans to keep 'Four Legs' and raise him on his farm.

Six-legged calfs are rare but not unheard of. In May, a calf dubbed "Mr. Miracle" was born with six legs in Troupsburg, New York.