Sheep Terminologies Flashcards
1
Q
An intact (uncastrated) male sheep.
A
ram
2
Q
A female sheep.
A
ewe
3
Q
A young sheep (usually under one year old)
A
lamb.
4
Q
A castrated male sheep.
A
wether
5
Q
The process of giving birth in sheep.
A
lambing
6
Q
A sheep that is between one and two years old.
A
yearling
7
Q
Meat from an adult sheep.
A
mutton
8
Q
The fiber obtained from sheep.
A
wool