

To pay homage to the horns of life out here, we’ve rounded up five of our favorite unusually horned farm animals, along with some interesting facts about each creature.

The doubling of horns is caused by a gene that splits the horn bud, and it’s even possible for these sheep to be born with five horns. Beyond the multiple horn anomaly, these sheep can also be born with eyelids that are split in the middle, making them even more unique looking.

According to Dyann Foster of the International Texas Longhorn Association, the horns of longhorn calves start showing a month after birth and look like nubs. By the time the cattle are adults, the horns of most cows and bulls measure up to 4 feet. However, mature steers’ horns span an average of 6 feet, and can reach up to 9 feet by the age of 15, according to the Cattle Site.



Girgentana goats are indigenous to the southern part of Sicily, Italy, in a province called Agrigento, according to ROYSFARM. Here in the United States, farmers often breed them for milk.
And their horns aren’t the only thing that’s unique about these goats. Their coat is long, coarse, and all white except for brown spots around the eyes. Some Girgentana goats also sport a beard on their chin.
Scott Bish is a writer who hails from Ohio.
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