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TOPIC: Are sheep better than goats

Ladies and Gentleman,

I on the affirmative side of this argument would like to contend that sheep really are better than goats. There are numerous reasons for this - I will explain the first and then allow the opposition to rebuff. The first reason is of course the coveted "baa" that a sheep is able to produce. Think of that "baa" for a moment -- think of the joy and happiness it brings in your soul. Then think of the goat's "bleat" - it is rough, course and uninviting in comparison - a dull tone or note when compared to the symphony a sheep is able to produce. That "baa" has been the life saver of many people throughout the centuries, for example old Ginger Humphries was down and depressed, feeling suicidal, then along came a heard of sheep singing there merry song, Ginger feels refreshed and alive abel to cope another day.

thank you.
 

I a hot clime I worked in, I mistook sheep for goats in absence of their woolly coat.

It was pointed out that they would be too hot for a woolly coat. They looked exactly like goats though.
 
chicoazul said:
I a hot clime I worked in, I mistook sheep for goats in absence of their woolly coat.

It was pointed out that they would be too hot for a woolly coat. They looked exactly like goats though.
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Yes, a good shepherd knows his flock and is able to seperate the sheep from the goats.
 


It's Lawrence and if you have nothing serious to add to the serious debate than I suggest you dont contribute.
 
People who are not familiar with livestock often confuse sheep and goats. What are some of the differences?
Sheep have fleece, goats have hair. (Exception: Barbados sheep.)

Sheep say baa goats say maa. Seriously, their voices are different.

Most goats are naturally horned, but many sheep breeds are polled (naturally hornless).

Sheep are stupid, goats are smart. We like sheep, but would never bet money on a lamb trying to find its way out of a maze. As far as survival skills go, though, sheep must be as smart as many other species. They have survived in the wild for hundreds of years all over the world.

Sheep need less copper than goats. Some mineral supplements that are great for goats can be toxic to sheep.

Sheep are more likely to overeat than goats. Be careful about turning sheep into a lush pasture or freefeeding them more hay than they usually eat. Sheep should be vaccinated for enterotoxemia or "overeating" disease. In our area, enterotoxemia has not been a problem for goats on a controlled diet.

Sheep are grazers, goats are browsers. That means sheep are probably better weed eaters, since they eat grasses and other plants all the way down to the ground. Goats, on the other hand, nibble here and there, sampling a variety of bushes and leaves.

Sheep, except those that are tamed by bottlefeeding, are more skittish than goats. Their instinct is to flee, not fight.

Sheep milk is higher in fat than goat milk. Either one can be used to make feta cheese. The Farm cats love both kinds!
 

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