Wool so thick that is does not allow dirt to penetrate. Appears white near the skin. Sheep are ruminants, grazers and a herbivore. They are raised for wool, meat and by-products. Sheep raised for wool are not to be washed.
Washing removes the lanolin from the wool.
The average lifespan for a sheep is approximately 12 to 14 years. However, most Sanctuary animals come from abusive factory farm conditions and consequently may have more health problems and shorter lifespans. The normal body temperature for sheep is from 100.9 to 103.8 F. S heep and G oats and their associated industries are a major agricultural enterprise. Their forage preferences make them an ecologically sound compliment to beef cattle grazing systems. Their small size and domestication make them ideally suited for small acreage operations.