Quiz on Sheep Terminology

What is a sexually mature male sheep called?

• Ewe

• Lamb

• Ram

• Kid

What are young male sheep called?

• Ewe lambs

• Ram lambs

• Kid lambs

• Calf lambs

What are young female sheep called?

• Ewe lambs

• Rams

• Calves

• Foals

What is a lamb?

• A young female or male sheep

• An adult male sheep

• An adult female sheep

• A type of goat

What is the term for the wool of a sheep?

• Fleece

• Fur

• Cotton

• Silk

What is a group of sheep called?

• Pack

• Flock

• Swarm

• Pod

What is the most dominant breed in the worldwide sheep industry?

• Suffolk

• Dorset

• Merino

• Texel

How does the size of Merino sheep compare to other wool breeds?

• Larger

• Smaller

• Same size

• No difference

Where did the Rambouillet breed originate?

• United States

• Australia

• France

• Canada

What is a characteristic of the Rambouillet breed?

• Black-faced

• Extremely prolific under range conditions

• White-faced

• Originated in Australia