northborderrookie Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Hi I'd like to know if there way you can ?guess" a sheep?s age? I know is horses Teeth can give you an approximate. Alo wondering on average how long do sheep live? Thanks Kara & the BC brats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailrider Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Teeth are the giveaway for sheep too. Books will show you pictures. My sheep usually have "to go" by the time they are 10. Sometimes earlier. Depends on health and condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fosher Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Sheep get one pair of adult teeth every year until they are four years old. If the mouth is full, the sheep is at least five years old. From that point on, it's a guess based on dental wear. I've had sheep live to be productive at age 14, but that's certainly the exception and not the rule. According to the IRS, they have a useful life of seven years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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