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