Sheep are gregarious, meaning they prefer to stick together and move as a group. It’s a defense mechanism because fleeing is their only way to evade predators. If you’ve seen a large number of sheep moving together through a field, you may have wondered what a group of sheep called. Naming conventions can be confusing, …
If you’ve ever asked yourself “What is a wether?” the answer is pretty simple: a wether is a male sheep castrated before sexual maturity. The term wether is also used to describe a castrated goat and on farms which breed club lambs (lambs bred for shows which emphasize carcass quality), the female sheep which are …
Many people wonder about the name of a female sheep, and are surprised to discover that there are several commonly used names a female sheep is called. Your sheep’s age and the role she plays on the farm are both factors which help to determine what your female sheep should be called.
Are you wondering what is the difference between a sheep and a goat? Many people do. After all sheep and goats are similar farm animals. But there are many important differences between these species. That’s why we’ve put together this simple sheep vs goat reference chart designed to help you quickly learn the difference between …
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If you’ve ever asked yourself “What is a Baby Sheep Called?” you aren’t alone, and the truth is that there are several different names for baby sheep used around the world. The most common (and the most accurate) name for a baby sheep is lamb, but the “lamb” term can accurately be used to describe …
While many people group male sheep and female sheep together under the umbrella term “sheep” – did you know that male sheep are called many different things? The age and even the location on the globe can dictate what a male sheep is called.