Sheep and Goat Terms

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The term for a female goat at any age

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Doe

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A male goat at any age

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Buck

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a goat of either gender under one year of age

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Kid

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The term for a female sheep

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Ewe

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A male sheep used for breeding purposes

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Ram

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A male goat or sheep that has been castrated

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Wether

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The process of a goat giving birth

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Kidding

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The process of a sheep giving birth

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Lambing

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A sheep under one year of age

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Lamb

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Meat from a sheep that is over one year old

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Mutton