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Springtime for oxen

Spring training for twins Barley and Rye at the Farmers’ The training of the oxen at The Farmers’ Museum has begun and it’s fascinating. “We have twins, they are Brown Swiss from Milford, it’s great!” said Bob Thompson, Associate Direcor of Agricultural and Facilities Support Services. Twin brothers Barley and Rye were about a week old when they got to the Museum. Born in September, they already weigh 525 pounds apiece.  When they are grown, they will each weigh one…