Skip to contentMany 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.There are several different things a female sheep can be called and most are a variation of the word “ewe” (pronounced “you” in the United States).Young female sheep (under the age of 1 year old) are called ewe lambs.After your ewe is one year old (and until she is two years old) your female will...…Skip to contentMany 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.There are several different things a female sheep can be called and most are a variation of the word “ewe” (pronounced “you” in the United States).Young female sheep (under the age of 1 year old) are called ewe lambs.After your ewe is one year old (and until she is two years old) your female will...WW…

Skip to contentWhile 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.A young male sheep is called a ram lamb – usually until the ram has reached a full year old. Once a ram is a year old he is considered an adult. But if you show your sheep you’ll find that rams between one and two years old are called yearling rams.Occasionally shepherds will own a ram which isn’t fertile. There are two names for a...…Skip to contentWhile 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.A young male sheep is called a ram lamb – usually until the ram has reached a full year old. Once a ram is a year old he is considered an adult. But if you show your sheep you’ll find that rams between one and two years old are called yearling rams.Occasionally shepherds will own a ram which isn’t fertile. There are two names for a...WW…

Skip to contentIf 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 any sheep which is under a year old. The word lamb is also used to describe the meat of any sheep under a year of age, which is why it can get a bit confusing for folks who are new to sheep.There are several other proper names a baby sheep can be called.A ram lamb is the name for a...…Skip to contentIf 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 any sheep which is under a year old. The word lamb is also used to describe the meat of any sheep under a year of age, which is why it can get a bit confusing for folks who are new to sheep.There are several other proper names a baby sheep can be called.A ram lamb is the name for a...WW…

Skip to contentSheep 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, and it’s a common question for those first learning about sheep.In this article, we’ll explain the most common names for a group of sheep. We’ll also share some facts about how sheep are handled in the United States and around the world.A group of sheep is...…Skip to contentSheep 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, and it’s a common question for those first learning about sheep.In this article, we’ll explain the most common names for a group of sheep. We’ll also share some facts about how sheep are handled in the United States and around the world.A group of sheep is...WW…

Skip to contentAll sheep are not alike and deciding on the type of sheep you want to raise is a big choice. There are literally dozens of breeds of sheep to choose from when choosing a breed for your farm. In this article I’ll share some of the best sheep breeds for beginners. I’ll also provide an overview of the different types of sheep that are available, so you can make an informed choice.But, first thing’s first. As you decide which breed is right for your operation, there is one question you should ask. This is: Why am I Raising Sheep?That may seem like a strange question,...…Skip to contentAll sheep are not alike and deciding on the type of sheep you want to raise is a big choice. There are literally dozens of breeds of sheep to choose from when choosing a breed for your farm. In this article I’ll share some of the best sheep breeds for beginners. I’ll also provide an overview of the different types of sheep that are available, so you can make an informed choice.But, first thing’s first. As you decide which breed is right for your operation, there is one question you should ask. This is: Why am I Raising Sheep?That may seem like a strange question,...WW…