Sheep Fun for Kids

Sheep are gentle, fluffy farm animals that many kids love. They are raised by farmers for their wool, meat, and milk. Sheep are friendly and often stay in groups called flocks. They can live in many places around the world, and their wool is used to make warm clothes like sweaters and socks.

Watch a Sheep in Action!

Check out this fun video of sheep playing and grazing in a field:

What Is a Sheep?

Sheep are farm animals with woolly coats. They belong to the same family as goats.

• They have four legs and a fluffy coat called wool.
• They are gentle and move together in groups.
• Baby sheep are called lambs; grown-up females are ewes and males are rams.

Where Do Sheep Live?

Sheep live all around the world where there are fields and farms.

• They live in farms in many countries.
• They like open grassy fields called pastures.
• Some wild sheep live in mountains.

What Do Sheep Eat?

Sheep are plant-eaters and love to munch on grass and plants.

• They eat fresh green grass.
• They also eat clover and hay when grass is not available.

How Big Is a Sheep?

A sheep is about as tall as a large dog and can weigh as much as preschoolers!

• A grown sheep is about 60 cm tall at the shoulder (about 2 feet).
• They can weigh between 45 kg and 100 kg (around 100 to 220 pounds).

What Sound Do Sheep Make?

Sheep say “baa” or “bleat” when they want attention or feel hungry.

Cool Sheep Facts

Sheep are amazing animals! Here are some fun facts:

• A group of sheep is called a flock.
• Sheep’s wool grows back after it is sheared.
• Some sheep breeds live in cold places and have extra thick wool.
• Lambs can stand and walk within minutes after being born.
• They can recognize up to 50 other sheep faces.
• Sheep have been raised by people for over 10 000 years.
• They have rectangular-shaped pupils, which help them see all around.

Printables and Coloring Fun

Time to get creative with sheep!

• Download Sheep Coloring Page (PDF)

Sheep in the Eco-System

Sheep help the earth and other animals too.

• Grazing sheep help keep fields healthy by eating old grass.
• Farmers count sheep to help nature and crops.
• Most sheep are not endangered; there are millions worldwide.

Ask a Grown‑Up to Help You Learn More

Here are some trusted sites with more sheep info:

• National Geographic: Domestic Sheep
• Sheep in Nature: Their Natural Habitats and Behaviour
• Britannica – Sheeps

Fun Questions About Sheep

Ways to Donate and Support Sheep

You can help sheep by supporting farmers and charities that care for farm animals.

Give the Gift of a Sheep