Random Sheep Part #3

The Leg

The leg of a lamb is another cut that is a large amount of the total meat.  The leg is usually a large factor in which lamb wins a market lamb class.  The judges measure the amount of meat by wrapping both hands around and making a ok sign just with 2 hands instead of 1.  Butchers can make many different cuts from the leg including : leg roast, sirloin chops, lamb cutlets and lamb chops.

The Sheep Walk of Fame #2

Mary Had a Little Lamb


One of the most known and memorable children's rhymes that is told to children everywhere.

Random Sheep Part #2

The Tail

The tail is on the same part of the sheep as on any other animal with a tail.  Unlike other animals, their tails can be docked.  When you dock a tail it is usually for the better of the animal (less chance of disease from fecal matter accumulating).

The Sheep Walk of Fame #1

There are many famous sheep in the world.  Some of them are these famous sheep and little lamb in this stain glass painting of "The Good Shepherd"

Sheep Facts #11-15

Sheep Facts 11-15

11-  Each day a mature ewe drinks between 1 and 2.5 gallons of water.

12-  Sheep are aggressive and will protect their young (or a ball!).

13-  Sheep can be herded.  Shepherds can use a sheep dog to help assist in this.

14-  Some sheep breeds that are rare and high on the conservatory rating are the Hog Island, Romeldale, Santa Cruz.

15-  Sheep start losing their teeth after they are 4.