Sheep & Goats M. Marler Fall 2011
Ram A male sheep that is sexually mature. Young males are called ram lambs.
Sexually mature female sheep. Young females are called ewe lambs.
Billy Intact male goat
A sexually mature female goat Doe or Nanny A sexually mature female goat
A castrated male lamb or goat Wether A castrated male lamb or goat
Kid A young goat
The act of giving birth in sheep Lambing The act of giving birth in sheep
The act of giving birth in goats Kidding The act of giving birth in goats
Fleece The wool of sheep
The fiber of an Angora goat Mohair The fiber of an Angora goat
A herd or group of sheep or goats Flock A herd or group of sheep or goats
Chevon Meat from goats
Meat from sheep over one year of age. Mutton Meat from sheep over one year of age.
The ability to produce multiple offspring. Prolificacy The ability to produce multiple offspring.