Sheep

Sheep are gentle farm animals covered in thick, curly wool. They are raised all over the world for their wool, milk, and meat. Sheep come in many colors like white, black, and brown. They live in groups called flocks and feel safest when they are together.

Wool Coats

Sheep grow a warm coat of wool that keeps them warm in winter. Once a year, farmers shear the wool off. This does not hurt the sheep, and the wool grows back. The wool is then cleaned and spun into yarn to make sweaters, blankets, and socks.

Flock Life

Sheep like to stay close together in flocks. When one sheep moves, the others follow. This helps keep them safe from animals that might hunt them. Baby sheep are called lambs. They can walk soon after they are born and stay close to their mothers.

Fun Facts

• Sheep can recognize the faces of up to 50 other sheep.
• There are over one billion sheep in the world.
• A male sheep is called a ram, and a female is called a ewe.

Did You Know?

Sheep have amazing memories and can remember people and other sheep for years.