Domestic sheep are a multi-purpose livestock. Sheep are raised for fleece, meat, and milk. There are more than 200 breed and there are over one billion domestic sheep in the world.
Most people think Sheep are dumb, but they are wrong. Their flocking behavior and quickness to flee and panic can make shepherding a difficult endeavor for the uninitiated. Despite these perceptions, a University of Illinois study of sheep reported them to be just below pigs and on par with cattle in IQ. Sheep can recognize individual human faces, and remember them for years. In addition to long-term facial recognition of individuals, sheep can also differentiate emotional states through facial characteristics. If worked with patiently, sheep may learn their names and many sheep are trained to be led by halter for showing and other purposes. Sheep have also responded well to clicker training. It has been reported that some sheep have apparently shown problem-solving abilities; a flock in West Yorkshire, England allegedly found a way to get over cattle grids by rolling on their backs.
Breeds of Alpacas
There are the following breeds of Alpacas:
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 Huacaya
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Huacaya alpacas are medium-sized animals with a distinctive, fluffy appearance. They have short, soft, dense fleece that grows perpendicular to their skin, creating a teddy bear-like appearance. They have a rounded, cute, and cuddly appearance, which makes them popular as pets and for use in therapeutic programs. They typically weigh between 120 and 190 pounds and stand about three feet tall at the shoulder.
Huacayas are primarily rai
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Suri alpacas have unique fiber characteristics that
distinguish the Suri from the rest of the camelid family. Unlike the soft fuzzy
look of the Huacaya alpaca, the Suri's long, separate, distinctive locks are
comprised of twisted or flat fibers that drape down the sides of the Suri's
body. The Suri's fiber has a cool, slick handle or feel, can be as soft as
cashmere, warmer than wool, with the luster of silk. Suris comprise about 15% of the
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Sheep