American Sheep Industry Photo

Learning About Sheep

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There are 914 different breeds of sheep in the world.

 

 

In the United States, there are 35 different breeds of sheep. The most popular breeds are:

  • Rambouillet
  • Columbia
  • Suffolk
  • Hampshire

Sheep wear ear tags. Sheep producers put ear tags on their sheep to identify them. Putting an ear tag on feels like getting an ear pierced.

Sheep are raised all over the United States. Which state do you think has the most sheep?

A) Alabama
B) New York
C) Texas
D) Wyoming

 

Do you have crayons? If so, you can color sheep!