1. Sheep & Goats
M. Marler
Fall 2011

2. Ram
A male sheep that is sexually mature. Young males are called ram lambs.

3. Sexually mature female sheep. Young females are called ewe lambs.

4. Billy
Intact male goat

5. A sexually mature female goat
Doe or Nanny
A sexually mature female goat

6. A castrated male lamb or goat
Wether
A castrated male lamb or goat

7. Kid
A young goat

8. The act of giving birth in sheep
Lambing
The act of giving birth in sheep

9. The act of giving birth in goats
Kidding
The act of giving birth in goats

10. Fleece
The wool of sheep

11. The fiber of an Angora goat
Mohair
The fiber of an Angora goat

12. A herd or group of sheep or goats
Flock
A herd or group of sheep or goats

13. Chevon
Meat from goats

14. Meat from sheep over one year of age.
Mutton
Meat from sheep over one year of age.

15. The ability to produce multiple offspring.
Prolificacy
The ability to produce multiple offspring.