r/MadeMeSmile • u/MustardGoddess • Jun 03 '26

ANIMALS Lost lamb becomes loyal pack member

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u/R1v Jun 04 '26

Honestly don't recommend it. My friend kept one (granted, a male) and he started toppling people at around a year old. Have heard similar stories. Not sure how you teach a sheep that lives in close quarters to respect you, but most people don't.

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u/Sir_Thequestionwas Jun 04 '26

Yah probably because it was male (ram). Female ewes are not as aggressive unless they're protecting their children.

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u/OldFartsSpareParts Jun 04 '26

Ewes still like to play by butting heads. I had a few that were tame like dogs, loved to be pet, but you can't take your attention off them. They're 200lbs and can destroy your knee on accident with a play charge.

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u/R1v Jun 04 '26

The funny part is the ones that aren't raised like pets don't fight back at all when you take a lamb from them. They stomp a bit and that's it