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Sheep do not like to be enclosed in a tight environment and will
move on their own accord into larger areas
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Sheep move toward other sheep willingly
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Sheep have no upper incisors, they only have lower teeth that press against an upper palette
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Sheep have good long-term memory (relative) especially with respect
to unpleasant experiences.
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A one year old sheep is called a 'Hogget', a two year old sheep is called a 'Two-tooth'.
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Sheep have poor eye sight but they have an excellent sense of hearing.
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Sheep baa in many different tones, pitches and ways. Some sheep will baa so as to almost say 'moo', while others will be more 'whiny'.
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Not only do cows eat their own afterbirth but sheep do also.
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The sheep industry began in central Asia over 10,000 years ago. Spinning started in 3500 B.C.
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In biblical times, wool was left outside at night to absorb the dew and wrung out in the morning.
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The wool from sheep is often used to make sweaters, hats, socks, scarves and other types of clothing. Sheep's wool may also be stuffed inside quilts and comforters.
