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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	How big a flock? May 6, 2015 15:45:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 6, 2015 15:45:27 GMT I know sheep are herd animals and not happy on their own. How big a flock do you need to keep them content? I'm thinking one of the hair sheep breeds if it makes any difference.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	How big a flock? May 6, 2015 15:56:54 GMT PNP Katahdins likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 6, 2015 15:56:54 GMT 3 or more is good. More to harass than just each other...James

Maura Totally Awesome Member Posts: 3,171	How big a flock? May 6, 2015 18:03:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Maura on May 6, 2015 18:03:05 GMT In any group, three makes a flock. In any case, watch them under different circumstances and you can sort out the leader. She will actually give instruction to the others.
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bergere Really Awesome Member Just living Life Posts: 1,705	How big a flock? May 6, 2015 19:30:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bergere on May 6, 2015 19:30:43 GMT Min of three. I have an mid aged Ewe, and two wethers... luckily the wethers are smarter than the ewe and ruled by their stomachs. LOL
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	How big a flock? May 8, 2015 15:27:50 GMT bergere likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 8, 2015 15:27:50 GMT Thanks for the information. I'll probably end up with four or five.