Sheep are kept together in groups in pens in the barn. They have room to move around their pen and feed is brought to them. Sheep may also be kept in groups called flocks on pastures. Farmers work with animal nutritionists and veterinarians to keep sheep healthy and to manage animal health problems. Young lambs have their tails shortened to protect them from biting insects as well as to keep them cleaner and healthier.
Sheep can drink fresh water from drinking bowls, troughs or ponds.
They eat hay, grains, grasses and vitamins and minerals when they are too old for the ewe s milk. Fans or open windows and doors bring fresh air into the barn. Sheep are most comfortable when the temperature is moderate. Ewes may have one - three lambs at each birth. Single lambs are most common, but twins and triplets are occasional.