There is a potential probability that you read the title of today’s post and asked yourself, “Are we seriously still talking about sheep?” If so, I can’t really say I blame you, but I will say that I figure sheep are absolutely worth devoting three posts to, and if you find yourself disagreeing, kindly see the x in the top corner of your browser screen. We don’t need any sheep-haters bringing down our vibe.
Sheep make me incredibly happy, and while I’ve never had the privilege of owning one myself, I would like to someday if the opportunity ever presents itself. The sheep in question would be a pet, if that wasn’t obvious in my assertion.
Today, we will conclude our discussion pertaining to sheep, and again, this information comes from spca.bc.ca.
“8. Sheep have ewe-nique personalities. While sheep in a flock may all look the same at first glance, they each have a unique personality! Some of the personality traits that have been identified in sheep are shyness and boldness. Some sheep may be bold and adventurous, while others may be more cautious and shy.
“9. Sheep are highly social animals. A group of sheep is called a flock, but sheep do not remain in flocks simply for protection from predators. Sheep form strong bonds with one another. Social bonds are so important to sheep that they prefer to stay with their social group rather than graze at a distance – even for highly desired food! Sheep forced to live in isolation experience distress.
“10. Lambs have play dates. Just as our pets may have play dates with others, so do sheep! After about the first week of life, lambs form play groups. Play behaviours in lambs and sheep are well documented, including bucking, spinning, and running around. These behaviours indicate that sheep, like most other animals, express positive emotions when they have the space and freedom to interact with one another,” the web page states.
We salute you, sheep.
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