The miracle of birth truly is one of the most beautiful things about life. Human or animal, the fact that a new life is coming into the world is an amazing thing.
Especially with all the recent coronavirus news, it’s so nice to know that amongst the bad and stressful times, good things are still happening.
What’s arguably even more of a miracle than birth itself is the birth of something pretty unique. Something that survived against all the odds.
Meet Janus, a two-headed goat born in Nueske farm in Wittenberg, Wisconsin on April 5, 2020.
The Nueske family have had over 1,000 goats born on their farm this year, but none have been quite as unique as this little guy.
Amazingly, Janus was born through a natural birth, though according to the owner, “He needed some help coming out after his brother who was perfectly normal.’
The family immediately took Janus in to look after him, feeding him from a bottle and giving him ‘physical therapy’ to encourage him to strengthen his neck and his legs.
The family made sure that the name they chose for this little guy had a special meaning. Owner Jocelyn said,
“We have decided to name him Janus (jay-nes) after the Greek god of beginnings, transitions, time, duality, and endings.”
What a fitting name!
So what’s next for Janus?
The family are taking each day as it comes, as nobody quite knows what’s in store for Janus yet.
They said that there’s only a 50/50 chance of their miracle surviving, but if he does they would love to keep him as a pet.
The family are posting daily updates of the little guy, and it’s amazing how much he’s come along so far!
One of our favorite videos has to be this one that the farm shared showing Janus learning how to stand. They devised a little makeshift sling to keep him more comfortable as he learns how to use his wobbly legs.
His little tail is wagging and he seems to be having the time of his life! So far, things seem to be moving in a positive direction. Jocelyn told Facebook:
“He is starting to eat better and more. He’s getting restless and wants to get up and run around.”
Janus has gained a whole host of fans on Facebook as people eagerly await updates to see how this special guy is developing.
But sadly, there are also some doubters. A few people believe that Janus should not have survived, that he is in pain and the owners are delaying the inevitable. So what does Jocelyn have to say to those people?
A recent post shared onto Facebook by the family says:
“We understand and respect that people may have different opinions about our little Janus. We made the decision care for this unique baby and are willing to share this rare and special experience with others and welcome positive comments. We may need to block comments that we find too negative or offensive to keep this a positive environment for us and all those who believe in giving Janus a chance to live. For all those who give caring and positive comments, thank you!”
Well said! We send all of our prayers to Janus and hope that he continues to defy all odds and get better and better.
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