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An older female sheep is called a ewe. Female ewe's are raised for fleece, meat, and milk on many different farms around the world.

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What is the female version of sheep mean?

An adult female sheep is called a ewe. Ewe comes from the old English word eowu


What is an old female sheep called?

A cracker or CFA - cull for age.


Whats a mature male sheep called?

A female sheep is called a ewe. If you have a young baby sheep, it is called a ewe lamb. Some people call a female sheep a Yoe too. They become an adult sheep at one year of age.


What is a female sheep that has not reach sexual maturity called?

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What is a thrunter?

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Two year old sheep starting with the letter e?

ewe - which is a female mature sheep


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Are lambs and sheep the same thing?

Lambs are baby sheep, ewes are female sheep, and rams are male sheep.


What age does a sheep become known as mutton?

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What is the name of a two year old sheep starting with the letter a?

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What is the scientific name for horse's sheep's cattle's goat's and pigs?

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