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Why are sheep shorn in summer?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

if you have ever seen a sheep in real life you would know why.

1. they make good wool

2. its hot wear they live and wool is very hot and thick

3. they dont like being so heavy with the wool on them and when sheared it can make them feel lighter

4. to much wool can cause heart and breathing problems

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