How to Care for Sheep
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of shearing sheep?
A) Removing the wool
B) Weighing the sheep
C) Cleaning the sheep
D) Vaccinating the sheep
  • 2. How often should sheep typically be sheared?
A) Once a year
B) Every 5 years
C) Every week
D) Every month
  • 3. What is the term for a female sheep?
A) Ewe
B) Lamb
C) Ram
D) Wether
  • 4. What is the term for a male sheep?
A) Doe
B) Lamb
C) Ewe
D) Ram
  • 5. What is a baby sheep called?
A) Calf
B) Chick
C) Kid
D) Lamb
  • 6. What is an important mineral to supplement in a sheep's diet, especially for rams?
A) Sodium
B) Iron
C) Calcium
D) Selenium
  • 7. What is a common parasite that affects sheep?
A) Spiders
B) Ants
C) Worms
D) Bees
  • 8. Which of these is a contagious foot disease in sheep?
A) Ringworm
B) Pneumonia
C) Footrot
D) Pinkeye
  • 9. What type of fencing is best for containing sheep?
A) Woven wire
B) Chain link
C) Barbed wire (if other options exist)
D) Invisible fence
  • 10. What is 'crutching' in sheep care?
A) Weighing sheep
B) Training sheep
C) Giving sheep medicine
D) Shearing wool around the tail and udder
  • 11. What is the gestation period for a sheep?
A) Approximately 7 months
B) Approximately 3 months
C) Approximately 12 months
D) Approximately 5 months
  • 12. What is the process of giving birth in sheep called?
A) Farrowing
B) Kidding
C) Calving
D) Lambing
  • 13. What is a common sign of a healthy sheep?
A) Isolation from the flock
B) Labored breathing
C) Bright eyes
D) Dull coat
  • 14. What is a primary cause of flystrike in sheep?
A) Dirty wool
B) Too much sunlight
C) Cold weather
D) Lack of water
  • 15. What is docking in sheep husbandry?
A) Hoof trimming
B) Teeth trimming
C) Tail removal
D) Ear tagging
  • 16. Why is tail docking typically performed on lambs?
A) To increase meat production
B) To help with breeding
C) To improve wool quality
D) To prevent flystrike
  • 17. What type of bedding is suitable for sheep?
A) Straw
B) Bare dirt
C) Tile
D) Concrete
  • 18. What is the term for a castrated male sheep?
A) Lamb
B) Ram
C) Wether
D) Ewe
  • 19. What is the best type of forage for sheep?
A) Wood chips
B) Grass
C) Sand
D) Rocks
  • 20. What is colostrum important for newborn lambs?
A) Provides minerals only
B) Provides antibodies
C) Provides water
D) Provides fiber
  • 21. What is the main goal of rotational grazing?
A) Make sheep run faster
B) Reduce the number of sheep
C) Increase the amount of dirt eaten
D) Improve pasture health
  • 22. What is a common symptom of internal parasites in sheep?
A) Increased appetite
B) Diarrhea
C) Thick wool
D) Weight gain
  • 23. What should you do if you notice a sheep limping?
A) Examine the foot for injury or infection
B) Spray paint the foot
C) Ignore it, it will go away
D) Give it more food
  • 24. What is the ideal body condition score for a ewe during breeding season?
A) 1 to 1.5
B) 3 to 3.5
C) 6 to 6.5
D) 4.5 to 5
  • 25. What is the purpose of drenching sheep?
A) Clipping their hooves
B) Washing their wool
C) Weighing them
D) Administering medication orally
  • 26. What is the main cause of pregnancy toxemia in ewes?
A) Cold weather
B) Eating poisonous plants
C) Too much exercise
D) Inadequate nutrition in late pregnancy
  • 27. Which vitamin is important for wool quality?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin B
D) Vitamin C
  • 28. What is a common cause of white muscle disease in lambs?
A) Selenium deficiency
B) Vitamin A deficiency
C) Iron deficiency
D) Calcium deficiency
  • 29. What is the best way to handle sheep to minimize stress?
A) Move them slowly and calmly
B) Shout at them
C) Chase them with a dog
D) Use electric shock
  • 30. What should be done with a prolapsed uterus in a ewe?
A) Call a veterinarian immediately
B) Ignore it, it will resolve itself.
C) Attempt to fix it yourself.
D) Give the ewe antibiotics
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