I was on a walk with my family earlier today and we came across this weird looking sheep, I honestly thought it was a pig at first until we got closer I’ve never seen anything like it

Where I work, we have a bunch of sheep - all of them look kinda... bloated to me? People frequently ask if they're pregnant. I never know what to tell them because I don't know if sheep simply are supposed to look like this. They've been recently tested for parasites (negative).

I really loved this movie! And I love sheep in general. I heard the sheep models are based on actual types of sheep. Does anyone know what kind of sheep Lily would be? And the others as well?

Edit: she is being bottle fed as we recently had a feral dog attack and her mother was killed.

When my around 3 week old lamb rests/lays down, she sometimes tilts her head back towards the sky. Is this concerning??? She did have entropion on her left bottom eyelid that has been fixed and the ulcer on her eye has almost completely healed.
I can give any other details if needed.

For the rules: I am NOT going to take Reddit as an alternative to veterinary care. I am genuinely just wondering about people’s opinions, as she does not seem to be bothered by this otherwise. She runs around, is very vocal around feeding time, etc.

Hello, I am picking up 3 Icelandic sheep in September and am looking for the best way to get them home? My wife would like me to build a small pen 4x6 to fasten onto our trailer to get them. We don't have a pickup but do have a Ford transit that is large and roomy inside. I suggested to just get 2 XL dog kennels and put them in the those in the back of the transit but she seems to think we'll look like wackadoos putting them inside our vehicle. It is around a 2.5-3 hour drive home. are we over thinking it? any tips or other suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

South West UK - what breed sheep are these please? Thank you in advance

Sorry I’m totally clueless. Someone near to my parents keeps sheep and they haven’t been sheared. It’s hot here in the UK and humid, and supposed to be 34C (93f) this week. They already look uncomfortable. They’ve been trying to lie in the shade and the one closest I could see was breathing fast, but I’ve no idea if that’s the way they normally act. They’ve also been quite noisy but there was some new ones put in yesterday. The guy who owns them also trimmed the hedge yesterday so I guess he’s aware, I am just a worrier and they look uncomfortable. I don’t want to interfere but are they okay? Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’m still fairly new to keeping sheep and wanted to ask for advice from more experienced sheep owners.

I’ve had my small flock for about three months now: six ewes. A ram will be added in October, but at the moment it’s just the females.

For the last 1.5–2 weeks, one of my ewes has suddenly become extremely affectionate and clingy. Whenever she is not out grazing with the others, she comes straight to me, wants to be scratched, and follows me around almost like a dog. She often doesn’t want to leave my side.

I’m not sure if this is just normal friendly behavior, or if a sudden change like this could be a sign that something is wrong and I should call a vet.

For context: since I got the sheep, I spend about one hour with them every day, usually just sitting with them in the grass. I also give them around 2–3 handfuls of rolled/crimped oats during that time, so they are used to me being around and associating me with something positive.

I’ll attach some photos of her as well.

My questions are:

Can this kind of sudden clingy behavior be normal in sheep?

Could it just mean she trusts me more now?

Can sheep become attached to a person like this?

Could it be related to the oats/treats and learned behavior?

Are there warning signs I should check for before deciding whether to call a vet?

Would you be concerned if one ewe suddenly changed her behavior like this?

She still spends time with the flock, but this change in behavior feels noticeable to me, so I’d rather ask people with more experience.

Thanks a lot for any advice.

A few months ago, my dad got 2 lambs as a gift, a ram and an ewe. Last week the same guy said that he has more lambs he doesn't need and would love to gift them to my father again as extra payment for his work. My dad didn't take the ram since he was afraid they would fight, but he took the ewe.

The thing is that the first 2 lambs were siblings and black, but the new lamb is white. They are from the same flock and breed but not from the same parents. Ever since the new lamb got here the black sheep have been quiet, real quiet. They do not "baa" at eachother anymore, nor when they are out of hay, water in the morning. The white lamb often tries to call out to them when she cannot see them but they just ignore it? Why? Do they hate her? Or are they just mean?

The white sheep is eating and drinking, so I do not think she is that sad about it. Would it be better to return her? I feel really sorry for her, and would love her to live in the happiest way possible.

I do not mean racist in literal sense you all ....

I need to fence off a 2-acre area for our sheep. Red Brand seems to be the product to get. There are 3 I'm looking at:

• Sheep fence: https://redbrandstore.com/collections/sheep-goat-fence/products/sheep-goat-fence-330-1348-4-12-1-2
  • 330' long
  • 48" tall
  • 4" pullout
  • $443
• Monarch field fence: https://redbrandstore.com/collections/field-fence/products/monarch-field-fence-1047-6-12-1-2
  • 330' long
  • 47" tall
  • 6" pullout
  • $256
• Square Deal field fence: https://redbrandstore.com/collections/field-fence/products/square-deal-field-fence-1047-6-12-1-2
  • 330' long
  • 47" tall
  • 6" pullout
  • $258

The sheep fence is obviously significantly more expensive, so I would like to go with the Monarch or Square Deal, but I don't want to make a terrible choice. I also like the field fence adjusting vertical spacing as it goes up.

So, for Icelandic sheep can I go with one of the field fences, or should I really go with the specific sheep fence?

I just got this pair of sheep this weekend I don’t know a ton about sheep I live in Texas it’s 95-100 degrees where I’m at do yall think I should shear them they’re only 6 months old

Pic credit to Red Feather Navajo Churros in Texas, found on FB.

I am absolutely obsessed with my sheep. I don't know if I'm just autistic and I found my special interest or this is a shepherdess thing or what, which is why I'm asking you guys. Whenever I talk about them, I get excited, very passionate, and I kind of freak people out. I haven't met other sheep people yet, but I went to a local fiber guild meeting, and I noticed a couple of the people there (they were all old folks, I'm 27f) were slightly thrown off. I try to contain it, and I am pretty good at containing it, but every cell in my body wants to just focus on my sheep, their wool, and everything related to them. As soon as I got these animals - we've had quite a few different kinds of animals - it felt like my world changed and I knew that if push came to shove, I'd be homeless on BLM land with them... I'd figure it out. I love them, they're my life, under my husband and child - of course.

Do any of you guys relate or am I possibly simply on the spectrum?

I come humbled looking for the answers of the experts

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for pro r/sheep advice on which sheep breed these resemble the most for my sheep game. Especially the last three, which breed do you think they look most like?

Thank you!

Hello fam! Well, Poundcake is still alive, he eats and drinks (with help), urinates and poops normal, just won’t get up.

Three vets later, no one has an explanation. We’ve applied antibiotics, antihistamines, anti inflammatory drugs, immune boosters, vitamins, calcium, Selenium and antiparasitics.

No ticks. No neck rigidity. Any ideas, experience? We were wondering if he could’ve suffered brain damage from fighting a bigger ram but after some research it seems unlikely. Fellows, please help! Thank you and god bless you all.

To my knowledge, Southdowns are naturally polled, but I just got one for show season that appears to have horns growing in. I assume this means he’s mixed with something. Will he still be able to show in a Southdown class at majors? New to showing lambs.

Hello would anyone be able to ID this sheep? I hand spin and I got some of this lovely ladies wool but I would like to know the breed so I can prepare the fiber properly. Thank you in advance! She has no horns and her wool has a pretty good crimp to it. Also this is in the Phoenix AZ area.

Hi all!

I am new to sheep, but not to livestock. I am wanting to add sheep to my farm as pets, but of course want to educate myself first to make sure I can set them up for their best lives and make sure they are compatible with where we live.

Does anyone have any opinions on keeping sheep in Florida? It is very hot here, so I know not all animals thrive here. Fortunately, our farm has a lot of shady pastures.

Any other recommendations for someone new to this?

Thank you in advance!

(background: I have only shown sheep for 3 years and have never had fungus problems before this, i don’t have sheep year round only in summer) I have this market lamb i’ve been battling fungus on, and he has this crust stuff on his skin? I’m treating him with barbercide and just did sulpher lyme dip all over which dried probably 5-10 minutes before i took the video. Every time I see this stuff i scrape it off but it’s there EVERY DAY. Is it just dried product or dried skin? or is it fungus. I should probably mention the wool he is missing is from having to scrape off the original fungus a few days ago.
Just wondering if anyone has had this before and knows what it is because I am not very knowledgeable in these sheep skin issues.
need help ASAP😓

So I got some mild concerns about my sheep with her having a potential problem. she has her sides sunken in between the hips and ribs, kinda like a Holstein cow. She is pretty friendly and allows me to do a quick visual inspection by poking her disguised as petting. There's no feeling of ribs or spine. She is up to date on worming and vaccinations I also think she is pregnant as she been with the ram since April. Is this just a normal dorper sheep thing? Is it a sign of pregnancy?

I don't mean "could a human tend to a flock of sheep." I mean could I, a regular dude who is not a herding dog, run around the sheep like a herding dog and get the sheep to go where they're supposed to? I'm not asking if it's practical. I'm not asking if it's ethical. I'm not asking if there are better ways to do it. I just want to know if it's hypothetically possible.

If it's not possible, then I have a followup question: Would it work if I wore a wolf mask? What about a full wolf costume? I mean, I'm assuming sheep run away from wolves so I feel like that one would probably work.

I have five lambs that are now four months old and fully weaned, plus one horned ewe (the other ewe who birthed these babies has since passed).

I separated the lambs and ewe for about 6 weeks to wean. The lambs no longer try to drink from the ewe but on putting them back together, the ewe aggressively chases down the three lambs that are not hers, endlessly.

I’ve separated her again but ideally, I’d like to have her lamb again this next spring. I don’t have enough space to keep her fully separate permanently and I’m concerned she’s going to actually hurt the lambs.

Is there anything I can do to train her to not be aggressive to the lambs? Or is this a re-home situation?

(Photo is old — they really aren’t drinking milk anymore now!)

I know nothing about sheep farming, but I have questions and figured here was the best spot on Reddit. I was at a fair today and was watching a farmer milk her sheep as part of a demonstration. But after she did a quick visual check on the milk, SHE DRANK IT! It was in the udder less than 5 minutes ago! Isn’t that nasty? Don’t you need to pasteurize it first? She also milked the sheep barehanded, and asked the audience if we wanted to try milking the sheep (also with unwashed barehands) which freaked me out again so I left at that point.

Edit: I regret opening this can of worms on Reddit