The sheep heat cycle, also known as the estrous cycle, is the reproductive period in sheep during which ovulation occurs and ewes may become pregnant. You can tell if a sheep is in heat by looking...

Domesticated sheep need to be sheared because their wool grows continuously and doesn't naturally shed off like that of wild sheep. Shearing maintains sheep's health and well-being and ensures...

Sheep have one stomach with four parts. Like cows, goats, and other ruminants, sheep have a specialized digestive system. Their food is fermented in the stomach before returning to the mouth as cud,...

Hampshire sheep are a large, muscled breed known as "the oxen of the sheep world." The breed, originating in Hampshire, England, is officially known as Hampshire Down. Hampshire sheep are known for...

Karakul sheep is possibly the oldest breed of domestic sheep, dating back to 1400 BCE. The breed has adapted to high-altitude regions of Central Asia with poor vegetation and low water supply....

Major sheep and wool festivals in the United States happen annually in Maryland, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire, and Michigan. The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is the largest...